But for some, there were certain aspects of lockdown that might not have been all that bad.
We asked Preston folk if there's anything they might miss about it, as Freedom Day approaches on Monday 19 July.
2. The rush hour
Getting stuck in the rush hour commute and taking 3 hours to get to work and back on the M6
4. Beer to your door
Booze deliveries to your house and having a house stocked up like it's Christmas all year
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