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.

Gail Maudsley from Sheridan's Bags and Bags at Preston Market

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

Julie Fausset is happy to welcome back customers at Brew and Bake at Preston Market

General view of Fishergate, Preston, on the first day face masks are compulsory in shops, supermarkets and shopping centres

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