The day before, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told people they “must” stay at home and said that "we will immediately" close some businesses.
Our photographers continued to bring you images and news during the lockdown, and here's a look back at what they witnessed.
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James Calderbank preparing to reopen The Transform Hub at Fulwood in July
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Craig Daniels has painted a mural to honour the NHS and keyworkers on the side of the Northern Way Pub in Friargate, Preston
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Saturday evening in Preston city centre after lockdown is lifted in July
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Queues outside Allan's Barbers in Bamber Bridge, as lockdown is lifted in July 2020