All non-essential shops, pubs and cafés were ordered to close and with people told to stay at home where possible, the streets of our city centre were left empty, a very rare sight in Brighton.
5. Brighton deserted in March 2020
The closed Palace Pier with a sign on the gates which says, Stay safe Brighton & Hove: We'll all be back together soon
6. First lockdown in March 2020
Police on the beaches in Hove
7. Brighton streets deserted in March 2020
The promenade, looking west
8. Brighton deserted in March 2020
The Palace Pier, closed at the start of the first lockdown
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