Essential masks: How Preston fared on the first day - in pictures

By Iain Lynn

Published 24th Jul 2020, 18:34 GMT

Updated 24th Jul 2020, 18:44 GMT

As of today, wearing a mask is considered essential for most shoppers.

We sent our photographer MICHELLE ADAMSON out and about to see how shoppers were getting on.

Olivia Riley-Oakes from BID Preston handing out free face masks at Preston Flag Market.

Gordon Gibson from Action Records, Preston.

Hannah Cross, Charlotte Graham, Riyanne Gallagher and Emma Graham from butchers Redmans of Prestons at Preston Market

Michelle Henriksen and Peter Watson at Personalised Print and Gift Box at Preston Box Market

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