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Francesca Griffin - 27/03/20
A portrait of me drinking red wine on the first Friday night of lockdown - something which became a comforting weekly ritual, and something to look forward to.
A portrait of me drinking red wine on the first Friday night of lockdown - something which became a comforting weekly ritual, and something to look forward to.
Gemma Wood-Wilsdon - 01/04/20
This was taken mid-shift at Wotton Lawn Hospital. I took it to see what patients see when they look at me. No one can see you smile.
This was taken mid-shift at Wotton Lawn Hospital. I took it to see what patients see when they look at me. No one can see you smile.
Gemma Wood-Wilsdon - 01/06/20
We are all so grateful for our garden. During lockdown I was very mindful that others do not have the same luxury. After wearing a mask all day at the hospital, it was amazing to sit out here and just breathe.
We are all so grateful for our garden. During lockdown I was very mindful that others do not have the same luxury. After wearing a mask all day at the hospital, it was amazing to sit out here and just breathe.
Gemma Wood-Wilsdon - 19/06/20
My son, Dhali. We’d been at home for two weeks due to Covid-19 symptoms. The first trip out was to plock court to see the stunning wildflowers. I think you can see the taste of freedom in his face!
My son, Dhali. We’d been at home for two weeks due to Covid-19 symptoms. The first trip out was to plock court to see the stunning wildflowers. I think you can see the taste of freedom in his face!
Eloise Hopkins - 03/05/20
A rainbow made by my daughters from household objects while we were in lockdown and the schools were closed.
A rainbow made by my daughters from household objects while we were in lockdown and the schools were closed.
Eloise Hopkins - 04/05/20
My friend Sally who works as a Gp Practice Nurse. I asked her what it was like having to wear all the PPE and she said, "Wearing it’s fine. I feel I’m protecting the patients as much as I can. It’s been life changing for all"
My friend Sally who works as a Gp Practice Nurse. I asked her what it was like having to wear all the PPE and she said, "Wearing it’s fine. I feel I’m protecting the patients as much as I can. It’s been life changing for all"
Eloise Hopkins - 01/06/20
My daughters, Freya and Zoe, looking out of our front window during Lockdown.
My daughters, Freya and Zoe, looking out of our front window during Lockdown.
Tess Beck - 31/03/20
While we stayed home, Ubico continued to collect our rubbish and recycling, despite dealing with their own staff shortages and sickness.
While we stayed home, Ubico continued to collect our rubbish and recycling, despite dealing with their own staff shortages and sickness.
Denise Fry - 08/04/20
The cake I made for my daughter Tabitha Fry's 13th birthday showing our family safe at home during lockdown and some of things she had been doing.
The cake I made for my daughter Tabitha Fry's 13th birthday showing our family safe at home during lockdown and some of things she had been doing.
Jon McGinty - 21/03/20
Marmalade making, part of the home baking crusade I've been on for the last 3 months.
Marmalade making, part of the home baking crusade I've been on for the last 3 months.
Jane Asby - 05/04/20
Family Zoom quiz held every Sunday morning. Connecting Gloucestershire, Cornwall and Sydney. Wonderful, and comforting to see them each week.
Family Zoom quiz held every Sunday morning. Connecting Gloucestershire, Cornwall and Sydney. Wonderful, and comforting to see them each week.
Mary McCarthy - 06/08/20
Title - My new normal
Title - My new normal
Helen Armstrong - 28/03/20
Lockdown 6th birthday party at home. Just the 4 of us with a rainbow cake, of course!
Lockdown 6th birthday party at home. Just the 4 of us with a rainbow cake, of course!
Jane Reed - 29/03/20
Big brother comforting his little sister in lockdown.
Big brother comforting his little sister in lockdown.
Helen Armstrong - 15/05/20
Being a key worker, as a teacher, life in lockdown meant I still had to leave the house and go into school. A lot of cleaning was involved to keep us all safe.
Being a key worker, as a teacher, life in lockdown meant I still had to leave the house and go into school. A lot of cleaning was involved to keep us all safe.
Lui Gazzard - 05/05/20
This portrait is of my mother, Cindy. This photograph was taken during some of the worst days for deaths in the UK, just before her and my father went food shopping for the third time since lockdown began. I have been very passionate about photographing and documenting the past few months our lives as we all, in our own ways, attempt to navigate through a genuinely unique time. I have a particular connection to this image, more so than any I have taken during the pandemic. Whilst taking this image just before my parents left to go shopping, my mother was very anxious and worried. At this point in time, the death toll was consistently rising at an alarming rate as were the number of new confirmed cases. As many times as the rest of us offered to go instead, she insisted that only her and Dad would be the two to leave the house. Despite only being able to see her eyes, you can sense the anxiousness and worry on her mind, wanting to leave and return as soon as possible. You can also see my Dad searching for his mask in the background behind her just before they left. Only a few months on from this photograph and I feel like we are living in a completely different time. Life has slowly begun to return back to normal where possible and we have all become somewhat accustomed to living in this challenging period. However, looking back on this particular photograph, that was taken just weeks into lockdown in a country rife of uncertainty, it helps me to remember just how scared we all were about what was going on and what might happen.
This portrait is of my mother, Cindy. This photograph was taken during some of the worst days for deaths in the UK, just before her and my father went food shopping for the third time since lockdown began. I have been very passionate about photographing and documenting the past few months our lives as we all, in our own ways, attempt to navigate through a genuinely unique time. I have a particular connection to this image, more so than any I have taken during the pandemic. Whilst taking this image just before my parents left to go shopping, my mother was very anxious and worried. At this point in time, the death toll was consistently rising at an alarming rate as were the number of new confirmed cases. As many times as the rest of us offered to go instead, she insisted that only her and Dad would be the two to leave the house. Despite only being able to see her eyes, you can sense the anxiousness and worry on her mind, wanting to leave and return as soon as possible. You can also see my Dad searching for his mask in the background behind her just before they left. Only a few months on from this photograph and I feel like we are living in a completely different time. Life has slowly begun to return back to normal where possible and we have all become somewhat accustomed to living in this challenging period. However, looking back on this particular photograph, that was taken just weeks into lockdown in a country rife of uncertainty, it helps me to remember just how scared we all were about what was going on and what might happen.
Francesca Griffin - 09/04/20
Professor Chris Whitty has become a firm family favourite during the course of lockdown. His calm, professional and honest manner has been much appreciated when he's appeared on the daily briefings, and we decided to celebrate him during one of our weekly family Zoom pub quizzes.
Professor Chris Whitty has become a firm family favourite during the course of lockdown. His calm, professional and honest manner has been much appreciated when he's appeared on the daily briefings, and we decided to celebrate him during one of our weekly family Zoom pub quizzes.
Gemma Wood Wilsdon - 04/04/20 Henna fingers. Lockdown has given me chance to practice my hobby. Henna is traditionally used for celebrations and weddings, times of togetherness and love. Despite social distancing people are still coming together in love.
Gemma Wood-Wilsdon - 08/04/20
My friends set up a Facebook page so we could share our passion for cooking. Food connected us and gave us something to be proud of when we all felt like we were doing nothing!
My friends set up a Facebook page so we could share our passion for cooking. Food connected us and gave us something to be proud of when we all felt like we were doing nothing!
Gemma Wood-Wilsdon - 16/06/20
My husband and son. The connection between them in this photo is amazing. We are both key workers so time with him is precious!
My husband and son. The connection between them in this photo is amazing. We are both key workers so time with him is precious!
Rachael Edgerton - 06/05/20
Title - Adventures in Sourdough
During lockdown, I joined the sourdough revolution, making bread like it was going out of fashion. The pizza was definitely the winner, with the mozzarella obligingly forming a heart. We 💛 pizza!
Title - Adventures in Sourdough
During lockdown, I joined the sourdough revolution, making bread like it was going out of fashion. The pizza was definitely the winner, with the mozzarella obligingly forming a heart. We 💛 pizza!
Rachael Edgerton - 06/05/20
Title - Adventures in Sourdough
Title - Adventures in Sourdough
Laura Sumner - 21/03/20
At the beginning of lockdown, people had started to put rainbows up in their windows and I thought it would be nice to use a light box to put messages up to anyone out on their daily walk. This was the first message we put in our window. We later noticed our neighbours opposite had put up a light box in their window with a reply! The small interactions suddenly meant so much. I shared my idea in a local family Facebook group with many members across Gloucestershire so hopefully there were a few more messages around to brighten people’s day.
At the beginning of lockdown, people had started to put rainbows up in their windows and I thought it would be nice to use a light box to put messages up to anyone out on their daily walk. This was the first message we put in our window. We later noticed our neighbours opposite had put up a light box in their window with a reply! The small interactions suddenly meant so much. I shared my idea in a local family Facebook group with many members across Gloucestershire so hopefully there were a few more messages around to brighten people’s day.
Eloise Hopkins - 15/05/20
My youngest daughter made a rainbow coloured loom band bracelet to pass the time during Lockdown.
My youngest daughter made a rainbow coloured loom band bracelet to pass the time during Lockdown.
Eloise Hopkins - 22/05/20
My eldest daughter working at her desk making rainbow art during Lockdown.
My eldest daughter working at her desk making rainbow art during Lockdown.
Richard Walter - 21/03/20
Title - End of the Beginning
First shop window signs posted at start of lockdown.
Title - End of the Beginning
First shop window signs posted at start of lockdown.
Tess Beck - 01/04/20
Sam, the owner of St Paul’s Fish Bar, which stayed open throughout the lock down period. Between the start of lock down and the beginning of June, St Paul’s Fish Bar gave away over £3000 worth of fish and chips to key workers and to elderly and vulnerable people in St Paul’s. They also worked with Crisis Chippy to supply deliveries of cost price fish and chips to elderly people across Cheltenham.
Sam, the owner of St Paul’s Fish Bar, which stayed open throughout the lock down period. Between the start of lock down and the beginning of June, St Paul’s Fish Bar gave away over £3000 worth of fish and chips to key workers and to elderly and vulnerable people in St Paul’s. They also worked with Crisis Chippy to supply deliveries of cost price fish and chips to elderly people across Cheltenham.
Jane Ashby - 01/04/20
Not our cat, but a regular visitor to the garden. Pulled back net curtain to reveal him sat on the windowsill. A forlorn example of social distancing!
Not our cat, but a regular visitor to the garden. Pulled back net curtain to reveal him sat on the windowsill. A forlorn example of social distancing!
Jane Ashby - 06/05/20
Knitted pairs of hearts for an appeal by Swindon Hospital. One heart was given to a patient seriously ill with Covid-19, the other to their family, unable to be with them.
Knitted pairs of hearts for an appeal by Swindon Hospital. One heart was given to a patient seriously ill with Covid-19, the other to their family, unable to be with them.
Heather Wright - 15/04/20
During lockdown, I started to paint and draw again. Barbara my beautiful cat would sit with me hours on end, watching me work and gazing out the window. I took this picture as her gaze encapsulated a longing for freedom yet a sense of peace while being asked to stay at home.
During lockdown, I started to paint and draw again. Barbara my beautiful cat would sit with me hours on end, watching me work and gazing out the window. I took this picture as her gaze encapsulated a longing for freedom yet a sense of peace while being asked to stay at home.
Helen Armstrong - 18/04/20
Our daily walks were always full of adventure. So lucky to have it all on our doorsteps.
Our daily walks were always full of adventure. So lucky to have it all on our doorsteps.
Eileen Morrison - 15/06/20
My young friend graduated as a nurse in February, started her first nursing post in late March in Northern Ireland, and became a covid-19 nurse in April. She sent me the roundel by post and I decided to attach to my front door as a reminder to everyone approaching. (Of course, I quarantined it on arrival!)
My young friend graduated as a nurse in February, started her first nursing post in late March in Northern Ireland, and became a covid-19 nurse in April. She sent me the roundel by post and I decided to attach to my front door as a reminder to everyone approaching. (Of course, I quarantined it on arrival!)
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