June 1, 2020 3.27 pm This story is over 60 months old

Socially distanced queues as more Lincoln shops gradually re-open

Slowly but surely coming back
A socially distanced queue for the bank. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

People were seen queuing at a social distance for banks as lockdown rules began to ease slightly and some more shops re-opened in Lincoln.

Several changes come in to force on Monday, June 1 as the government looks to continue lifting lockdown.

Boots, Marks & Spencer and several banks were among the notable places that were seen to be open on Monday.

Boots is open. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Nationwide is open with social distancing measures in place. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

However, a lot of shops are still closed with notices up in their windows, as some normally busy areas still seemed eerily quiet.

All non-essential retailers will be able to re-open in England from June 15.

Several ‘opening soon’ signs were seen on lower Lincoln High Street. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Lincoln High Street. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Work was also seen going on inside a new Vietnamese takeaway near the Brayford Pool. House of Pho had originally planned to open in April, but this was delayed by the current coronavirus crisis.

House of Pho. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Guildhall Street during the last few days lockdown. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Barclays has put measures in place. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Enjoying time on a boat on Brayford Pool. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Curtis’ branch on Lincoln High Street is open. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Iceland on Lincoln High Street. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Barclays in Lincoln. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

A calm and peaceful looking Brayford Pool. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Papa John’s on Lincoln High Street. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

A sign in the window at Papa Johns. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Super Lincs. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

A small number of people around Brayford Pool. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

A lovely view of the Brayford. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

The Brayford in the sun during lockdown (and our office in the distance). Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite