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This zine is a collection of photographs from Chelmsford, Essex during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It is a personal record of how the pandemic impacted the city and its people, as seen through my camera.

I used my permitted daily hour of exercise to walk around Chelmsford and document the changes that were taking place. I captured empty streets, closed shops, and deserted public spaces. I also photographed people going about their daily lives in new and unfamiliar ways, wearing masks, social distancing, and queuing for essential supplies.

The zine is a poignant and moving record of a difficult time. It is a reminder of the challenges that we faced together, and of the resilience and community spirit that saw us through.