C19-20/21 WALKING THROUGH THE SCENE OF A PANDEMIC NAT GEO COVID 19 PROJECT
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TERRY & GINA.
Nearly 10 months to the date that I first met Terry and Gina out on the deserted and empty streets of London on their shopping run over to Tottenham Court Road from their home near the British Museum. I feared and prayed for them then less than two months in to the pandemic and must say I was relieved today when bumping in to them once again. We've been vaccinated and fairing well but it would be nice to be able to get a hair cut now they tell me. Outside the TUC Building Great Russell Street Bloomsbury London 14.05 Thursday 04th March under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
THOMASSINA.
On the deserted street outside of the school at what would normally be a time where the surrounding pavements, streets and the crossing here would be filled with parents dropping off or walking their kids to begin the schooling day. Less than a week now to the back to school road map day of March 08th when all pupils return and Thomassina the Lollipop lady says she cannot wait. Thornhill Primary School Barnsbury London 09.16 Tuesday 02nd March under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
JONATHAN.
Church Of England Parish Priest, Director of Prison Fellowship International and part time Prison Chaplin at Pentonville Prison. HMP Pentonville London 08.48 Tuesday 02nd March under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
HOLLY.
Florist 'Bramble & Moss' Hill Rise Richmond London 16.26 Sunday 28th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
JESSICA & LUIZ.
The Law Student & Part Time Care Worker and her Hair Salon PR boyfriend London Bridge on the north-east side of the river 17.26 Saturday 27th February under the 03rd Lockdown during The Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
AN ENGLISH EVENING AT THE END OF WINTER AND THE BEGINNING OF SPRING DURING A PANDEMIC.
Beneath London Bridge friends and lovers gather under the first sunset of the year, some observing while other ignore the current lockdown guidelines. Fishmongers Hall Wharf on the north bank of the Thames London EC4 17.13 Saturday 02nd March under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
HARRY.
Returning to London just two days before Harry has returned now that the roadmap and a day when he can re-open his business 'Root' Hair & Beauty Salon has been announced and sets about preparing his in earnest by scraping the decorations he'd put up in time for Christmas that had been painted just two weeks before the festive U-turn and sudden lockdown restrictions were brought in within hours of being announced on Saturday the 19th December creating what for many will be remembered as the nightmare before Christmas. Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell 16.26 Saturday 27th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
JESSICA.
Another one of our multicultural NHS and Radiographer from Bologna. Undisclosed Hospital North London 12.21 Tuesday 23rd February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
DARREN & HENRY.
Near the end of another afternoon under, and over the bonnet of the restoration project on his beloved 1950's Ford Anglia 'Henry' which has kept Darren busy in his downtime throughout the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lockdowns. Loved by the masses of Harry Potter fans the car also plucks a string in my heart as I remember back to my childhood and the one 345 GRL nicknamed 'Bessy' driven by my grandfather and then after by my mother. This 1959 model would have cost £310 straight out of the showroom in it's day, the equivalent to 152 of the tiny ales D sups on as he finishes the day. Gloucester Avenue Primrose Hill London NW1 16.58 Sunday 21st February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
NO TEAM SPORTS ALLOWED.
Market Road Football pitches (Temporarily Closed) Market Road London N7 16.24 Sunday 21st February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
WELCOME TO THE CHURCH.
While Nightclubs across the UK are closed until June London night club Fabric broadcasts a livestream over the net on a deserted and chilly Saturday evening. Grand Avenue Smithfield Market Farringdon London EC1 21.41 Saturday 20th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
THIS IS HIS CHURCH, THIS IS WHERE HE WILL HEAL THE HURT.
Deep in the set as Nightclubs across the UK remain closed until June London night club Fabric broadcasts a livestream by DJ. Patu over the net on a deserted and chilly Saturday evening. Grand Avenue Smithfield Market Farringdon London EC1 21.41 Saturday 20th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
ARTHUR & CHARLES.
Sparkle Launderette & Dry Cleaners Chepstow Place Notting Hill London W2 17.28 Saturday 20th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
CHARLIE & BEN.
The boys now having moved away from the area in opposite directions cycle here a few times a week to the church yard as part of their daily exercise to meet and catch up. I ask how they found lockdown and what they did and both reply almost in unison 'boring and f*** all. St. Johns Churchyard Fair Street Borough London SE1 17.28 Thursday 18th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
VALENTINES NEW YEARS DAY CHINA TOWN SUPERMARKET.
A rainy New Years evening on Gerrard Street China Town London W1 17.14 Sunday 14th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
LIN.
Chef at the Lotus Garden 15 Gerrard Street in the heart of China Town. With the Chinese New Year aside takings are down he says, way down while costs have continued to rise, business rates alone for a restaurant in the area now top 160K per year. London W1 17.14 Sunday 14th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
KEVAL.
No New Years Dragons, no crowds just Deliveroo riders and takeaways as the Pandemic continues and celebrations for the Year Of The Ox are cancelled. Gerrard Street China Town London W1 17.20 Sunday 14th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
JAY & ROMA.
Winchester Square Borough London SE1 17.13 Friday 12th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
MATEUSZ.
Gymnastics Instructor Mateusz leaps from the steps of Bankside below the Tate Modern Gallery on the Thames as he trains. Under the latest restrictions and already furloughed from his main job Mateusz is only allowed to practice one-on-one training which with the country being caught in the current lockdown level restrictions accompanied by the cold snap and snows from Storm Darcy has seen business and any last hope of maintaining any regular income disappear for now. With gymnasiums closed the sands of the Thames prove a previously unsuspecting and welcome training facility at low tide. London SE1 17.02 Monday 07th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
MATOWSH.
Furloughed Gymnastics Instructor Bankside below the Tate Modern Gallery on the Thames London SE1 17.02 Monday 07th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
PATRICK & EDWARD.
Queen Of Denmark Court Rotherhithe London SE16 14.46 Saturday 06th February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
LIEUTENANT SERGEANT GALVIN OF THE GRENADIER GUARDS.
As Flags fly at half mast in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore as the country mourns. Back of Downing Street on Horse Guards London W1 16.56 Wednesday 03rd February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
LOOK THEM IN THE EYES.
Piccadilly Circus London W1 16.20 Wednesday 03rd February under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
NIGEL.
Drumming in support for the protestors against HS2 on the inside of the perimeter fence who have camped and even inhabited some of the trees in Euston Square Gardens since August until just a few days ago.
The protests hit a new high point after the ground level encampment was removed, whereupon it was revealed that the protestors had tunnelled underground beneath the gardens.There have been six arrests since Tuesday and some activists claim the eviction team are using unsafe methods to remove the protestors from the tunnel although with the tight passageways dug beneath the gardens the HS2 Rebellion group have claimed they can remain in the tunnel for several weeks.
Eustion Mainline Station on the corner near Eversholt Street London NW1 13.26 Sunday 31st January under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
EVE & DEVI.
Both Tax accountants Devi and his girlfriend Eve have both worked from home continually throughout the pandemic. George Row Bermondsey London SE16 14.34 Sunday 31st January under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
MONICA.
Originally from Brazil and on her last shift before attempting to leave to fly back home to Brazil to visit her increasingly unwell father on compassionate leave Monica worries that she will be unable to return after to the UK when she’s due back in mid February if quarantine rules are imposed to isolate those arriving or returning to the UK in Hotels with fees payable for the pleasure upwards of £1,500 and rumoured to be nearer the £3,000 mark. After months or working tirelessly on a modest NHS salary Monica fears she’ll be unable to return if these prohibitive fees are imposed on her with the NHS loosing a valuable member of staff at such a critical time in the process. Blood Test Department Royal Free Hospital Pond Street Hampstead London NW3 16.29 Wednesday 27th January Under The 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
DOWN AND OUT IN LONDON IN A TIME OF PLAGUE.
All Souls Langham Place Central London W1B 18.04 Wednesday 27th January under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
THE TAKE AWAY AND THE ART OF WORKING FROM HOME
Theobalds Road Holborn EC1 London 18.54 Wednesday 27th January Under The 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
THE WAIT.
Main entrance Tottenham Court Road Underground station at the evening rush hour Central London W118.33 Weds 27th January under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
ALL THE WORLD'S A PLAGUE.
Bus Stop with Government Covid 19 Campaign Southwark Bridge Road EC4V 14.56 Sunday 24th January under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
MILES & GEORGIA.
Architectural students drawing under the canopy of the Grand Avenue Smithfields Market London EC1 17.19 Sunday 24th January under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
NURU ISLAM.
Snowfields Bermondsey London SE1 17.36 Saturday 23rd January under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
ABDULA.
Park Street Bermondsey London SE1 15.30 Tuesday 19th January under the 3rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
DJINN.
Fashion designer and skater Duke Street Hill London Bridge Borough London SE1 16.06 Tuesday 19th January under the 3rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
MICHAEL.
Park Street Bermondsey London SE1 17.23 Monday 18th January under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
NEAR EMPTY CYCLE RACKS.
Bicycle racks that are normally filled to the brim with the bikes of office workers from the nearby Shard and Mini Shard stand near deserted threaded with the bikes of the skeleton security staff and the odd worker or two unable to work from home. London Bridge Street London Bridge Borough London SE1 15.56 Tuesday 19th January under the 3rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
NEARLY 10 MONTHS LATER THE WORLD HAS BECOME A STAGE..
Concert Hall Approach looking towards the Odeon BFI Imax London SE1 15.56 Tuesday 18th January under the 3rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
SOUTHBANK SKATE AREA.
Normally on a Sunday afternoon these arches would be resounding with the grinding and slamming of wheels, trucks and wood as skateboarders roll, skate, slam and pull their variety of tricks in this legendary but unofficial space beneath the Festival Hall dating back to the 1970's, silence and the sound of a distance ambulance upon a breeze blowing in from the open sides to facing the Thames is all that can be heard now as the end of the 3rd week of the 3rd lockdown nears. Belvedere Road SE1 London 17.11 Sunday 17th January during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21. -
ADRIAN.
With his assessments compete and a place assured to study Business at University Sam decided to miss this year as the option of learning remotely wasn't the most appealing and instead has spent what for many would be a gap year the last 9 months working at his local B&Q store. It's given him the opportunity to earn and save before his sturdies although he does admit he does have a fear at how the superstore management don't limit the numbers at any time in store or supply even the most basic of PPE while also selling the non- essentials reaping profits akin to those levels seen in normal times. South East exit Oxford Circus London W1 near deserted 16.25 Sunday 17th January under the 3rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
SAFARI & MILO.
Drummond Crescent Somers Town London NW1 15.30 Sunday 17th January under the 3rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
RUPERT STREET. THE HEART OF SOHO ON A SATURDAY NIGHT.
Looking south from Brewer Street Soho London W1 17.42 Saturday 16th January under the 3rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
SASHA & JASON.
West Smithfield and Smithfield Street Smithfield Market London EC1A 16.50 Saturday 16th January under the 3rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
JOHN.
Beech Street (B100) at the junction with Golden Lane Barbican London EC2 16.30 Saturday 16th January under the 3rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
WINTANA.
Seaward Street off the Goswell Road Islington London EC1 16.03 Saturday 16th January under the 3rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-21 -
CHARLOTTE & TOBY.
Bath Spa GWR Railway Station waiting room Somerset 15.59 Sunday 10th January under the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21. -
ED.
After the first lockdown Ed who lived in Wales with his parents at the time moved to Bath and in with his first passion and girlfriend a nurse at the local NHS Hospital. Perfectly positioned to be local for a start-up he'd been collaborating on he's even more perfectly placed to practice and train as a triathlete his other passion. Cross country night running through freezing fog East Somerset 16.55 Saturday 09th January under the 03rd National Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21. -
JOHN & HELEN.
St. John Ambulance Volunteers out cross country running East Somerset 16.35 Saturday 09th January under the 03rd National Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21. -
HARRY & FIN.
Near Hawking East Somerset 13.07 Saturday 09th January on the fifth day of the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21. -
KATE.
Secondary School Teacher recently moved from Bristol to Kelston East Somerset 15.20 Saturday 09th January on the fifth day of the 03rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21. -
CHRIS.
Construction worker building log cabins during freezing fog Lansdown near Bath 15.26 Friday 08th January under restrictions of the 3rd National Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21.
415,408 tests for coronavirus have now been carried out since yesterday of which 68,053 have tested positive. The number of patients now admitted into hospital with Covid-19 over the last 7 days is now 23,388
79,833 people have now died an increase of 1,325 since yesterday, the highest rate of recorded deaths in a single day in the UK since the Pandemic began. -
SIMON.
With the latest lockdown measures Simons holed up nearby at home and unable to travel at present so has spent recent days practicing his Drone flying skills. Lansdown near Bath 16.41 Thursday 07th January under the 3rd National Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21. -
ALEX.
Riding back after an afternoon off to work at the NHS Covid Ward at Bath Hospital with it's 10 additional ICU's through the late afternoon freezing fog high up on the outskirts of Bath 16.32 Thursday 07th January under restrictions of the 3rd National Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21. -
ALEX.
Riding off down through the freezing fog to commence his evening shift at the NHS Covid Ward at Bath Hospital and one of it's 10 additional ICU's Bath 16.32 Thursday 07th January under restrictions of the 3rd National Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21. -
WILSON.
2nd Year Photography Student from Hong Kong Lower St. James Parade Bath 15.05 Friday 03rd January under the new Tier 3 Restrictions just under 30 hours before Boris Johnson the Prime Minister announces the almost immediate bringing in of the 3rd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21. -
JENNY & TONY.
Out with their dogs Ludo and Scrabble near Lansdown Somerset. Jenny has shielded since the beginning of the first lockdown in March but they say it really hasn't been a problem with where they live although puzzlingly it's only Tony who has been summoned for a vaccination in five days time while Jenny still awaits her notification. 16.03 Saturday 02nd January under new Tier 3 Restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21. -
JULIA.
Somerset 15.13 Saturday 02nd January under new Tier 3 Restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21. -
JAMES.
A Professor at Bath University out walking over from Bristol to Lansdown and back New Years Day. Talking of the pandemic he tells of how it's made him and his family realise the excess they'd had in their lives decreasing the amount of the weekly family shop and getting rid of two of the three family cars they had and spending more time doing things together. He's also managed to study fora PHD. 16.05 Bath Friday 01st January under New Tier 3 Restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020/21 -
ALISTAIR & JOANNE.
Support Bubble out walking on a frosty New Years Eve Bath Racecourse 16.10 Thursday 31st December while under the new Tier 3 Restrictions brought in the night before during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
CHRIS.
A round of Golf on a frosty New Years Eve Bath 13.29 Thursday 31st December while under the new Tier 3 Restrictions brought in the night before during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
MATT.
Musician Matt who'd mainly worked from home before the pandemic began and had hardly noticed the difference between that and being locked down apart from his social life which like the rest of the country had taken a dive as the virus took hold. He now runs six times a week to look after his mental well being and fitness taking in the now more than deserted tourist sights of Bath as he enjoys the freedom of the streets the pandemic has now brought. Out on his daily run Royal Crescent Bath 14.42 Wednesday 30th December while under Tier 2 Restrictions just before entering Tier 3 at midnight during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
EUAN & SIAN.
A mother and her son with that unique bond showing through so beautifully. The Paragon Bath 14.59 Monday 28th December while under Tier 2 Restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
EVAN & ALICE.
Marine Parade Cleavedon Nr Bristol BS21 14.27 Christmas Day Friday 25th December while under Tier 2 Restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
SOCIALLY DISTANCED TABLES FOR FOUR WITH ATMOSPHERIC LIGHTING, M5 SERVICE STATION CAFE IN A TIME OF COVID.
Junction 19 M5 Portbury Bristol BS26 12.34 Christmas Day Friday 25th December while under Tier 2 Restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
DAN.
Frontline Santa in disguise Lidl Lower Bristol Road Twerton Bath 11.39 Christmas Eve Thursday 24th December while under Tier 2 Restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
SASKIA.
Topping & Company Booksellers Bladud Buildings the Paragon Bath 16.43 Christmas Eve Thursday 24th December while under Tier 2 Restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
MOJO.
The dancing barber giving free haircuts for the homeless. When Lockdown happened back in March Mojo who worked as an entertainer had all his bookings cancelled one by one in quick succession, out went the hen parties out went the children's discos overnight so rather than get upset he decided to go and cut hair for free for the homeless and down at heal. Now with Autumn past and now deep into winter Mojo turns up the boom box and dances in-between cuts to keep himself warm on the streets wile he waits for the next customer. He wants to give back to people something they can use not just a handout, something I hope for the future that we will all take forward as life returns to it's new normal in the months to come. Angel Islington London N1 13.26 Tuesday 22nd December While Under Tier 4 Restrictions brought in midnight Saturday/Sunday three days before during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
Selfridges Closed. Oxford Street London 18.00 Monday 21st December while under Tier 4 Restrictions with only essential shops now open during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
YASMIN, LARA & ARCHIE.
Harrods Knightsbridge London closed for now 16.44 Monday 21st December while under Tier 4 Restrictions with only essential shops open during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
JUIWEN.
Harrods Knightsbridge London 16.01 Monday 21st December While Under Tier 4 Restrictions with only essential shops open during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
JULIO.
Oxford Street London 18.14 Monday 21st December while under Tier 4 Restrictions with only essential shops open during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
GUILLEM.
Planning to fly back to Spain the next day his flight had just been cancelled that afternoon as the new strain of the virus here causes figures of infection and death to rise alarmingly provoking widespread anxiety and closures on people travelling from the UK across the majority of Europe. Harrods Knightsbridge London 16.27 Monday 21st December while under Tier 4 Restrictions with only essential shops open during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
TIM.
Riding on the Christmas skaters run, Piccadilly London 15.14 Saturday 19th December while under Tier 3 Restrictions just 2 hours before Tier 4 for London and the South East is announced during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
ROB.
And let's not forget the other poisons within our midst Parliament Square London 14.51 Saturday 19th December while under Tier 3 Restrictions just 2 hours before Tier 4 for London and the South East is announced during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
TIERS OF A PREACHER AND OF A NATION.
Piccadilly Circus London 15.09 Saturday 19th December while under Tier 3 Restrictions 2 Hours before Tier 4 is announced to come in at midnight and Christmas is cancelled during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
IRENE & OLA.
An act of kindness in our times, no food charity just the kindness of these two peoples hearts as the buy pizzas with their own money and distribute them among the growing amount of homeless now living under the Jubilee Bridge Embankment London 14.28 Saturday 19th December while under Tier 3 Restrictions And 2 Hours Before Tier 4 is bought in across london and the South East during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
A STORY OF TIER 4 ISOLATION.
Alone Fryers Delight Theobalds Road London 17.34 Saturday 19th December just over an hour after the Tier 4 Restrictions are announced during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
GERARD STREET. CHINA TOWN
The main street of Londons China Town, restaurants closed, bars closed on what is considered the busiest night of the year in Londons west End. 22.20 Friday 18th December while under Tier 3 Restrictions less than 20 hours to go before Tier 4 Is announced during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
THE LYRIC.
Great Windmill Street & Ham Yard with its destination point hotel Soho London 22.05 Friday 18th December while under Tier 3 Restrictions less than 20 hours to go before Tier 4 Is announced during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
COVENT GARDEN UNDERGROUND STATION.
Long Acre Covent Garden London 22.35 Friday 18th December while under Tier 3 Restrictions less than 20 hours to go before Tier 4 Is announced during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
CANYON.
Ezra Street near Columbia Road East London E2 15.55 Sunday 13th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
MATIA
Ezra Street near Columbia Road East London E2 15.46 Sunday 13th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
KAI.
Selling Christmas Trees on one of his family's stalls on the corner of Ravenscroft Street and Columbia Road East London E2 16.04 Sunday 13th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
KAI.
Selling Christmas Trees on one of his family's stalls on the corner of Ravenscroft Street and Columbia Road East London E2 16.06 Sunday 13th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
GARY.
Selling Christmas trees Broadway Market East London E8 15.31 Sunday 13th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
KAT.
Homeward bound from Columbia Road flower market getting ready for Christmas. Sturts Lock Regents Canal near Angel East London N1 14.35 Sunday 13th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
TOBY.
Wear your Turkey with pride. Christmas shopping Columbia Road East London E2 15.53 Saturday 12th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
HALLELUJAH, THE JAM AND 'V-DAY' PARTY ON OXFORD STREET.
Adam Speaker's Jam Sound System plays as a group gathers to dance and celebrate 90 year old Margaret Keenan as she made history today being the first person to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 jab sending a beacon of hope around the globe that the nightmare of the virus can now begin to come to an end. Oxford Circus W1 21.42 Tuesday night 08th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
HALLELUJAH, THE JAM ON 'V-DAY'.
Adam Speaker's Jam Sound System plays to celebrate 90 year old Margaret Keenan as she made history today being the first person to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 jab sending a beacon of hope around the globe that the nightmare of the virus can now begin to come to an end. Oxford Circus W1 21.45 Tuesday night 08th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
HALLELUJAH.
The cover of the London Evening Standard's West End Final edition says it all. Today the 08th December 2020 90 year old Margaret Keenan has made history today becoming the first person to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 jab sending a beacon of hope around the globe that the nightmare of the virus can now begin to come to an end. Oxford Circus W1 21.34 Tuesday night 08th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
BEN & LAUREN.
It's Beginning To Feel A Bit Like Christmas The tree is now sorted as this lovely couple near the end of their preparations for Christmas just in time before Ben heads off in the morning to begin a run up to Christmas in his theatre show 'The Thing That Came From Over There' at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. 15.42 Sunday Afternoon 06th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
Christopher originally from Poland playing his Fire Tuba outside The Rose & Crown Pub and Hostel 15.56 Sunday afternoon 06th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020.
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MR. FIRESTARTER.
Christopher originally from Poland playing his Fire Tuba outside The Rose & Crown Pub and Hostel 16.00 Sunday afternoon 06th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
NATASHA & FIANCÉ
Stories of furlough, the toll it's taken and of a Santa Army. Behind Guildhall between Basinghall and Aldermanbury Street 15.07 Sunday Afternoon 06th December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
BREAKING NEWS ON A NEW DAWN
Islington London N1 07.24 Wednesday 02nd December while under Tier 2 restrictions during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
TED.
Crystal Palace South London SE19 14.33 Saturday 28th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
AUDE AND KATIE.
Crystal Palace Dinosaur Park Thicket Road South London SE20 14.50 Saturday 28th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
ANGIE & HARRY.
First date Crystal Palace Dinosaur Park Thicket Road South London SE20 15.53 Saturday 28th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
DINNER FOR TWO.
Take out only for now. Moor Street Soho central London W1 19.06 Saturday night 28th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
SOHO STREET SATURDAY NIGHT.
Moor Street Soho central London W1 19.10 Saturday night 28th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
MAIZY & TALIISHA.
Moore Street Soho central London W1 20.40 Saturday night 28th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
WELCOME TO THE OASIS.
The Palm Tree an east end survivor of the Blitz the pub stood alone after the repeated bombing by the Luftwaffe among piles of rubble and stood as a beacon of hope and the centre of the community for those who survived and not evacuated and stands but a three minute walk from where the first flying bomb fell on Grove Road Railway Bridge on the 14th June 1944. Today as the last Sunday of the 2nd lockdown draws to a close locals congregate and queue following the guide lines as the Palm Tree offers a beacon of the hope for a return to normality soon, the normality lest we forget fought for by previous generations before. Bethenal East London 16.03 Sunday 29th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
BEN.
Canal coal merchant with Boat No. 18 EMU of M.J.PINNOCK. Salmon Lane Lock No. 11 near Mile End East London 15.33 Sunday 29th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
ABHI.
Banker in the City originally from New Delhi who has worked from home now since the lockdown in March began out for his weekend afternoon run. Limehouse Basin East London 15.06 Sunday 29th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
ANNE.
Regents Canal near the Islington Tunnel Angel London 14.08 Tuesday 24th November during the Great Pandemic under the 02nd Lockdown during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
HOMELESS DURING LOCKDOWN, CHRISTMAS PRESENT AND THE NIGHTMARE BEFOR CHRISTMAS.
As a person without a home beds down the actors are rehearsed and prepared as the 2nd Lockdown enters its 22nd day the country awaits for the government to announce tomorrow the tiers system we will have to follow as restrictions relax. In Tiers 01 and 02 shows can run at 50% capacity but if Tier 3 were to be introduced the curtains would come down completely until the new year. West End producers tonight are adamant their shows remain safe and able to open Producer Freddie Tapner of the Dominion Theatres production of 'A Christmas Carol puts it simply that tonight we are on a knife edge as we simply don't know whether our spectacular production will be allowed to go ahead. Dominion Theatre Tottenham Court Road London 19.31 Wednesday 25th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
PATRICK.
A grand day out before Christmas for the London Black Cab driver Patrick aka Santa and his family. Piccadilly Circus and Lower Regent Street London 18.21 Saturday 21st November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
IT'S BEGINNING TO FEEL A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS.
A grand day out for the family Piccadilly Circus London 18.20 Saturday 21st November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
AGATHA.
She who bangs the drum at the 'NO EXTRADITION FOR JULIAN ASSANGE' protest Piccadilly Circus London 17.50 Saturday 21st November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
PATRICK & BOGAL THE DOG
2 of Assanges best friends 'NO EXTRADITION FOR JULIAN ASSANGE' protest Piccadilly Circus London 17.46 Saturday 21st November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
CHRIS.
Electric Avenue Brixton London 15.39 Saturday 21st November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
RUSH HOUR.
Eurostar Kings Cross St. Panras London 17.14 Wednesday 17th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
COVID-19 TEST SITE.
Wheatsheaf Lane off the South Lambeth Road Vauxhall South London SW8 16.10 Saturday 14th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
THE LOST ITALIAN.
Ezra Street East London 15.21 Sunday 15th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
ARNOS & TOM.
This is their Sunday Church their way through the pandemic. On the Basket Ball Court Dove Row off Goldsmiths Street East London 15.03 Sunday 15th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.
Lalshah Grocers. Goldsmiths Row the 2nd Sunday of the 2nd Lockdown East London 15.40 Sunday 15th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
EZRA STREET COLUMBIA ROAD.
Without the Flower Market on the 2nd Sunday of the 2nd Lockdown East London 15.15 Sunday 15th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
COLUMBIA ROAD.
Deforestation of the Covd-19 kind, Columbia Road without the Flower Market on the 2nd Sunday of the 2nd Lockdown East London 15.12 Sunday 15th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
SAKO.
2 Love Cafe Lambeth Palace Road Bishops London SE1 16.40 Saturday 14th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
DENISE WITH DAISY MAY, RUBY & PEBBLE.
Heyford Avenue Vauxhall South London 15.44 Saturday 14th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
THIS IS JUST AN INTERVAL.
Brixton Academy Stockwell Road 15.27 Saturday 14th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
EROS.
Piccadilly Circus 17.51 Thursday 12th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
COVID ON WARDOUR.
Central Soho. London W1 seven days into the 2nd Lockdown 18.45 Thursday 12th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
DEAD AS A....
Convenience Store Old Compton Street Soho London W1 18.54 Thursday 12th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
GARRICK THEATRE.
2 Charing Cross Road Soho London WC2H 18.33 Wednesday 11th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
ARDEL.
Algerian Coffee Stores 52 Old Compton Street Soho London W1D 16.29 Wednesday 12th November during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
KENNY & JIMMY.
The Chef & Owner working taking orders and deliver pick ups from the front doorway now serving as a counter. Laika Malaysian Restaurant Old Compton Street Soho London W1 17.02 Wednesday 11th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
FRANK.
The humble REME Veteran of Oman, the Falklands & Northern Ireland in the grounds of the Imperial War Museum on the 4th day of lockdown 17.17 Sunday 08th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
SUNIL.
Deputy Mayor of Bermondsey. laying a wreath at the Russian War Memorial commemorating the 27 million Soviet citizens & service men & women who died for the Allied Victory in World War 2 in the grounds of the Imperial War Museum on the 4th day of lockdown 15.56 Sunday 08th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
TAYLOR, CHRIS & CORI.
Student Bubble from the U.S. and Australia relax together at the Imperial War Museum on the 4th day of Lockdown 16.51 Sunday 08th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
BEN.
The Cenotaph Whitehall and Parliament Street on Remembrance Sunday on the 4th day of Lockdown 14.34 Sunday 08th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
CARL, GUSTAVE & MATIL
After being locked down the first time around in Greece when the country had just had 60 cases of Covid 19 the guys decided this time to come nearer home and lockdown together on Carl and his girlfriends boat moored in Maida Vale, welcome to the original Bohemian Lockdown. Little Venice moorings Delamere Terrace London 15.57 07th November 2020 on the 4th day of Lockdown during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
MARY.
Preaching on Oxford Street near Debenhams delivering as she does every day a unique message written across her back; JESUS CHRIST OUR ETERNAL SAVIOUR AT HIS 1ST COMINGJESUS CHRIST CAME IN SON HOOD. AT HIS 2nd COMING, HE RETURNS IN DAUGHTER HOOD . FOR A WOMAN IS NECESSARY FOR ETERNAL PARENTAGE TO PRAY AND INTERCEDE FR HER CHILDREN. On the 3rd day of Lockdown 15.15 Saturday 07th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
THE END OF TRUMP.
A kid celebrates at the time news comes through that Trump had been defeated in the US Elections Oxford Circus on the 3rd day of Lockdown 15.07 Saturday 07th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
SUMI.
Westbourne Grove and with the 2nd Lockdown there'll be no chance of opening November 2020 let alone if it will ever be able to now open given the forecast for the economy. On the 3rd day of Lockdown 16.37 Saturday 07th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
LAID UP.
Victoria Embankment looking over tourist pleasure boats and the city and Canary Wharf laid to rest in the distance beyond on the 2nd day of the 2nd Lockdown 09.59 Friday 06th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
ALISTAIR & VIRGINIA.
Trafalgar Square on the 2nd Day of the 2nd Lockdown 09.41 Friday 06th November during the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
RHODA.
Piccadilly Circus Lockdown Eve four hours 46 minutes away from the 2nd lockdown 19.14 Wednesday 04th November on the eve of the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
KYLE.
Furloughed from his job as a meet and greeter at the world famous Hamley's toy store on Londons Regent Street in the middle of March when the pandemic struck and off until the first of November as the original furlough ended Kyle had been back at work for just three days as he became furloughed again as the 2nd lockdown began. Lockdown Eve six hours 7 minutes away from the 2nd Lockdown 17.24 Wednesday 04th November on the eve of the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
JOSH.
Lighting man on set for the BBC filming just over seven and a half hours before the 2nd lockdown begins at midnight 16.24 Wednesday 04th November on the eve of the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
THIS IS GOING TO HURT.
Opening with a special performance for NHS workers and frontline staff on the 29th of October the production at the Apollo Theatre in Shaftsbury Avenue has been one of the first and only theatre productions to open since the Pandemic begun although it"s intended schedule with the 2nd Lockdown now looming has been cut short and closes tonight before it's intended closing date four days later on the 08th. Five hours 23 minutes away from the 2nd Lockdown 18.37 Wednesday 04th November on the eve of the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
LAST HOURS OF THE MAN CAVE.
Fully booked now until the 2nd Lockdown just over 48 hours away begins 17.59 Monday 02nd November on the eve of the 2nd Lockdown of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020. -
TRICK & FIVE TREATS PLUS A DOG.
Trick and getting their treats at the first port of call deep out in the countryside near Brockham End Bath 19.11 Saturday 31st October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
ROSE UNDER THE FULL BLUE MOON.
Trick or Treating with her kids deep out in the countryside near Brockham End Bath 19.17 Saturday 31st October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
MADELINE & HER MOTHER SUE.
Out running Kings Esplanade Hove Seafront 17.51 Saturday 24th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
NIKI & AMELIA.
Both furloughed at the end of March they spent their summer walking, ripping through Netflix boxsets and reading. Now back on limited shifts at the Shellfish & Oyster Bar serving an array of fresh shellfish and seafood from the walk up window to the few that are still able to visit for now as the governments Tier 1-2-3 system comes into force leaving many in other areas of the UK unable to travel. Brighton Sea Front on the A259 Kings Road opposite Black Lion Street 15.36 Saturday 24th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
RICHARD.
Pandemic, what pandemic..? Programmer Richard worked from home throughout and while watching the news hardly noticed the impact of the virus outside the door as he worked calmly from home as Opera music echoed as usual through hs apartment. Brighton Seafront at the end Black Lion Street 15.41 Saturday 24th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
NEW BORN FAMILY.
Dan takles his family and new born along the promenade 15.50 Saturday 24th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
KATY & SONNY.
Down at the seafront with her son school teacher Katy teaches 14-18 yr olds at a school in Croydon during the week while he husband works remotely from home while schooling Sonny in tandem. Brighton Seafront 16.12 Saturday 24th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
MARTIN.
Logistics guy for Gatwick Airport who has continued to work from home throughout the pandemic as airlines ceased flying and many became furloughed, taken back on on reduced contracts or laid off. Brighton seafront 17.51 Saturday 24th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
KIMBERLEY & DAVID.
Netflix producer and DJ from Glasgow. Brighton seafront 17.51 Saturday 24th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
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CHERRY & ELIAN.
With restrictions tightening as the 2nd wave begins to rise and take hold Elian left Northern Ireland two weeks ago to come and stay to be with his long-distance love Cherry. Near the London Eye as it reopens to the public, Waterloo London SE1 7PB 18.03 Friday 23rd October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
WILLIAM.
Owner of the Oxymoron a bohemian pub and venue formerly known as the Royal Oak and now on sale after being forced to close under lockdown and struggling with business. With the pandemic continuing the price has now been dropped from 1.2m to 800K for the business and the building but still no offers have comE at present. Fitzalan Street Vauxhall London SE11 17.27 Friday 23rd October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
MADDY & LUCAS
From Lockdown to Wedlock. Turnmill Street Farringdon 16.42 Friday 23rd October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
JASMINE.
After a break away in Jamaica Primary School Teacher Jasmine returned to London in early February just weeks before the lockdown. She's noticed the levels of increased anxiety with the kids and says she's teaching them within their learning to be more aware and empathic with each other for the coming winter months ahead. Chapel Street Market Angel Islington North London 17.51 Thursday 21st October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
SIGN OF THE TIMES.
Closing Time Cleaning Time at a Soho Trainer Shop London 19.14 Wednesday 21st October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
METIN.
From early morning he peddles through to the afternoon the evening rush hour and into the night to make ends meet as the Covid 19 Pandemic continues and the 2nd Wave gathers. You may recognise Metin if you've ever shopped in Omega, Cartier or any of the other swanky shops of Bond Street but when the pandemic struck and being only on the standard 'Zero' hours contract that these shops seem to employ he was soon made redundant without the option of furlough quickly loosing his rented apartment and forced to stay with friends sleeping on floors until he was able to find work on a shared ride on a West End Rick Shaw in early September. Now working everyday to cover his £18 a night hostel fee, enough for food and have a little left over to set aside and save he says of how this will soon pass "I was in the Turkish Army for two and a half years I've had worse, this is life." Regents Street London 18.47 Wednesday 21st October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
CHALO.
Mr. Toppers £14 for a complete wash and cut. Goodge Street London 18.13 Wednesday 21st October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
VICTORIA.
After being out of work before and going into lockdown self taught artist Victoria decided to start her own business weaving her designs by hand and today seven months later 'Feral Fibres' ships globally. Below the Wishing Trees Avebury Wiltshire 14.26 Monday 19th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
ROY.
Silbury Hill also known as The White Pyramid 12.53 Monday 19th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
JENNY & JAY.
Bubble couple Lansdown Burial Ground and Beckford Tower near Bath 16.33 Sunday 18th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
NICHOL.
Shop assistant somewhere in Somerset 16.45 Sunday 18th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
TOM, OLIVIA, JOHN & HUGH WITH THEIR DOGS ROSA & BASIL.
Sunday walkers Pipely Wood near Bath 13.59 Sunday 18th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
GOLFERS.
Near Bath 13.54 Sunday 18th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
ZACK & MARIA.
Night golfers.Lansdowne near Bath 18.36 Saturday 17th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
KIERAN.
Woodsman from Bristol working Pipley Woods Lansdowne near Bath 16.54 Thursday 15th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
SARAH AND LITTLE ONE.
River Sheppy Lower Godney Glastonbury on the Somerset Levels Somerset 13.55 Sunday 11th October during the Great Global Pandemic Of 2020 -
ZED PHOENIX.
Sheppy Inn Lower Godney Glastonbury on the Somerset Levels Somerset 13.55 Sunday 11th October during the Great Global Pandemic Of 2020 -
BEN.
Shop assistant somewhere in Somerset 19.32 Tuesday 13th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
MILES.
Gardener near Lansdowne on the outskirts of Bath 16.54 Thursday 08th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
RICHARD.
Lansdowne Golf Course on the outskirts of Bath playing solo 15.57 Thursday 08th October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
THE VIRUS WITHIN OUR MIDST 11.
Red and Amber but without an end in sight still no Green. Regents Street at Piccadilly Circus London 19.28 Saturday 03rd October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
THE VIRUS WITHIN 01
Piccadilly Circus London. 19.34 Saturday 03rd October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020
With the virus having flattened and life feeling to be slowly returning to some sense of normality Covid 19 cases begin to surge after 12,872 people test positive for the virus as of 9AM this morning.
901,905 tests for coronavirus have now been carried out of which 171,253 have tested positive an increase of 6,032 since the day before.
Across all settings the government added that a further 49 people had died within (within the new 28 days of testing positive rule) bringing the total number of UK deaths to a total of 42,317.
The latest figure of 12,872 new cases which puts the UK's total number of cases at 480,017 is the highest daily rise since the pandemic began although while saying this experts have warned it could be misleading as it is unclear how many people had been infected during the height of the first wave due to the lack of community testing at the time. -
THE VIRUS WITHIN 01
Piccadilly Circus London. 19.34 Saturday 03rd October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
THE VIRUS WITHIN OUR MIDST 10.
Oxford Circus London 18.50 Saturday 03rd October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
THE VIRUS WITHIN 03
Regent Street London. 19.18 Saturday 03rd October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
THE VIRUS WITHIN 04
Oxford Circus London. 19.06 Saturday 03rd October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -
THOMAS. BUS DRIVER THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC.
As I've seen him many a time over the last few weeks Regents Street at Oxford Circus London 19.06 Saturday 03rd October during the Great Global Pandemic of 2020 -