A lone figure in the town centreA lone figure in the town centre
A lone figure in the town centre

Lockdown one year on: Pictures show how Calderdale's towns emptied as restrictions were enforced

It was a day that everybody will remember as the country went into lockdwon and people were told to stay at home.

One year from when the Prime Minister announced a national lockdown, we look at how Calderdale reacted and how places were deserted.

From landmarks to our town centres, here are pictures from 12 months ago showing a quiet Calderdale as people stay at home to save lives.

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