Photos show Chesterfield town centre as Freedom Day arrives
It may have been a milestone on the roadmap out of lockdown, but there was no stampede to bars and shops when ‘Freedom Day’ arrived in Chesterfield.
By Brian Eyre
Published 20th Jul 2021, 10:48 BST
Monday marked the much-heralded lifting of lockdown restrictions and we sent our photographer out to capture how the town was responding.
Many people were still wearing masks inside shops and the scorching sunshine may also have seen people staying at home to keep cool.
5. Freedom Day in Chesterfield
There was brisk business at the ice cream van! Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Freedom Day in Chesterfield
Primark removed barriers for people to queue outside under social distancing, once restrictions were eased Photo: Brian Eyre
7. Freedom Day in Chesterfield
The town centre looked stunning with its floral displays, but there was no stampede to the shops Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Freedom Day in Chesterfield
Some shoppers were out though, enjoying the summer sun Photo: Brian Eyre