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Can you believe it's a year since the first lockdown began?

Lockdown memories: 12 photos showing what life has been like here in Doncaster during the three national lockdowns

By Laura Andrew
Published 23rd Mar 2021, 12:00 GMT

It has been one year since we entered the first national lockdown due to Covid-19 – here are 12 photos that show how Doncaster changed during the last 12 months.

Click through this article to see photos of Doncaster and its people during the lockdowns.

These photos are from our Instagram page – you can follow us here.

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It was so strange to see the hustle and bustle of the market go completely silent. By @3rdeyetai

5. Empty market

It was so strange to see the hustle and bustle of the market go completely silent. By @3rdeyetai Photo: @3rdeyetai

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An out pouring of love was felt for all those working on the front line. From @atmospheric_images

6. NHS love

An out pouring of love was felt for all those working on the front line. From @atmospheric_images Photo: @atmospheric_images

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We all became home bakers - and consumed a LOT of bread. From @frenchguillaume

7. Baking crazy

We all became home bakers - and consumed a LOT of bread. From @frenchguillaume Photo: @frenchguillaume

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Fundraising efforts have been immense across the country. From @mrangrypants29

8. Captain Tom Moore

Fundraising efforts have been immense across the country. From @mrangrypants29 Photo: @mrangrypants29

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