The Covid pandemic has caused heartache to the families of its victims, forced loved ones apart and had a devastating impact on retail and hospitality businesses. But it has also made us appreciate our frontline health and care workers more than ever
From home schooling to mask-wearing, social distancing to travel restrictions, it was an unprecedented time in our history.
It also made us appreciate our frontline health and care workers more than ever as we turned out in droves on Thursday nights to stand on our doorsteps and clap those who were putting their lives at risk to save others.
Children put up their rainbow pictures in windows as a symbol of hope.
The impact was immediate, as these photos of Chesterfield town centre’s deserted streets and roads remind us all.
Take a look at these photos from 2020 and see if they stir up memories of those strange times.
1. Heartfelt thanks
Mum and daughter Lauren Ligatt and Grace Cooper showed appreciation to the NHS with this eye-catching window display Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Police patrol
Social distancing-police patrol the streets in Chesterfield in March 2020. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Rainbow picture
This lovely photo of Bella aged 4 with her rainbow painting was sent in by Sarah Jayne Cave, in March 2020 Photo: ugc
4. Lockdown artwork
Becky Jackson sent the DT this photo of a rainbow made of hands with the children of front line workers. Photo: ugc