However, this weekend the view couldn't have been more different after a Government imposed lockdown to reduce transmission of Covid-19 came into effect last Monday. These 14 photos show deserted scenes on the Foreshore, Sandside and North Bay as people stayed at home to protect the NHS.
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South side deserted. Photo: Tony Johnson
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South Bay looking empty. Photo: Tony Johnson
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There were no queues on the Foreshore this weekend. Photo: Richard Ponter
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A lone walker in South Cliff gardens. Photo: Tony Johnson