People queued outside pubs and hairdressing salons for that important first pint or haircut since the March 2020 lockdown was imposed. Normality appeared to be returning – or so we thought. Here’s a gallery of Hartlepool pictures from the day itself.
1. Welcome back
Customers in the window of the Ward Jackson. Photo: JPIMedia
2. Appointment only
Cook Hair Design in Raby Road, is back open for business. There are strict safety measures in place, including haircuts being by appointment only. Photo: JPIMedia
3. The first cut
Ian Taylor’s in Church Street welcoming customers back. Photo: JPIMedia
4. O'Malley's
Licensee Sophie Haygarth said: I’m feeling nervous but excited. I’m looking forward to showing we can do it safely and welcome everyone back. Photo: JPIMedia