March 31, 2020 10.49 am This story is over 48 months old

Deserted Lincoln streets in second week of lockdown

Stay home, protect the NHS, save lives

By Local Democracy Reporter

The coronavirus concerns have clearly resonated with the people of Lincoln, as the streets remain empty in lockdown.

Rush hour traffic in the city centre is usually all the eye can see on a morning, but not today.

Canwick Road with no traffic this morning. Photo: Joshua Bell

Pelham bridge is a sight to behold without cars. Photo: Joshua Bell

It isn’t just the roads that are quiet in the city centre.

Those pigeons don’t look like they’re social distancing! Photo: Joshua Bell

Some of Lincoln’s busy areas are almost unrecognisable amid lockdown.

The foot of Steep Hill looking very scenic. Photo: Joshua Bell

Only houses in sight, nobody outdoors. Photo: Joshua Bell

Lincoln’s castle grounds haven’t been this quiet in years. Photo: Joshua Bell

No shoppers in the Bailgate. Photo: Joshua Bell

Not a person in sight down Lincoln High Street. Photo: Joshua Bell

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