See the streets of Norwich bare in broad daylight as city-goers steer clear

March 22nd 2020 Mother's Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

While convenience shop shelves were emptied and hand sanitiser could not be found for love nor money, the streets were still very much alive.

March 22nd 2020 Mother's Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings. John Lewis is closed for the first time in its history. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

Fast forward to Sunday, March 22 - Mother’s Day - and the streets of Norwich tell a vastly different story.

March 22nd 2020 Mother's Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings. City centre M&S Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

The government has revealed a list of what businesses will be allowed to stay open during the country's three week lockdown Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

MORE: National Trust closes parks as it ramps up coronavirus responseOrdinarily, Mothering Sunday would see families out in force, particularly on a day with such glorious sunshine and clear skies.

March 22nd 2020 Mother's Day. City is empty due to coronavirus Warnings. Card Factory Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

However, today, Norwich is a ghost city - the streets pounded by very few feet and shutters down across the board.

March 22nd 2020 Mother's Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings. Gentlemans WalkPictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

Just weeks ago, the sight of empty streets in Norwich on a beautiful and bright Sunday would have been almost unthinkable. Today, it is a reality.

The government has revealed a list of what shops will and won't close during the latest lockdown measures Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

March 22nd 2020 Mother's Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings. Royal Arcade Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

March 22nd 2020 Mothers Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings. Gentlemans Walk, Market Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

March 22nd 2020 Mothers Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings Queues outside Boots Chemist Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

March 22nd 2020 Mothers Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings The Ivy Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

March 22nd 2020 Mothers Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings London Street, The Cosy Club . Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

March 22nd 2020 Mothers Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings Revolution De Cuba Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

March 22nd 2020 Mother's Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings. St Andrew's Brewhouse Restaurant which would have been packed on Mother's Day.Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

March 22nd 2020 Mother's Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings. Erpingham House Restaurant which would have been packed on Mother Day.Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)

March 22nd 2020 Mother's Day. City is empty due to coronavirus warnings. Tombland. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN (Image: Archant)