The ever-changing restrictions imposed since that day have encouraged us all to find beauty in our nearest surroundings.
And that’s exactly what readers of The News have done, as they’ve demonstrated with this selection of their favourite photos they’ve taken over the past 365 days.
Thank you to everyone who shared special snapshots with us to mark the first anniversary of lockdown.
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17. Favourite lockdown photos
You can almost feel the quiet calm of this great photo of a swan at Canoe Lake, Southsea, taken by Tony Hewitt. Photo: Tony Hewitt
18. Favourite lockdown photos
David is proud of this superb moody view of Portsmouth, from the shoreline at Portchester Castle. Photo: David McCracken
20. Favourite lockdown photos
Tammie enjoyed this view of the harbour and Paulsgrove's chalk cliffs. Photo: Tammie Pye
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