Notting Hill - London Lock Down - Corona Virus
27th March 2020
Notting Hill - London LockDown - CoronaVirus Part 1
I am visually documenting the effects that the coronavirus is having on my neighbourhood in West London. The UK lockdown has meant the temporary closure of a major tourist area around Notting Hill and Portobello Road Market. Each time I go out for one of my essential 'walks' I have been taking my iPhone out with me and taking snapshots that reflect the sign of the times for residents, visitors and local businesses to Notting Hill. I will keep on adding new pics as I get them, so please bookmark this page to see additional shots.
Portobello Road Market is usually swarming with 1000s of tourists and locals out browsing the busy market stalls and antique shops, hanging out in coffee shops, watching street performers, etc was very much deserted over the last fortnight since the lockdown was announced by the PM.
Virtually all the 'non essential' shops and retailers were closed, no market itself of course, just a a couple fruit & veg stall sellers and supermarkets open since the lock down was announced by the PM at the start of the week. Though a little eerie to witness, it is a good thing for the safety of all those who have to live and work in the area.
That being said, I hope that you are all keeping well in this very much unprecedented time. It is a little scary and overwhelming at times, but we will get through this. We all need to work together, be responsible, be respectful and be kind. Please self-isolating as much as possible, by staying home and only going out for walks and essential shopping as advised.
I have unfortunately had to put all my scheduled street photography workshops, photo tours, commercial jobs, etc on hold unfortunately. But I am hoping that things can get back to normal sometime in the not too distant future when it is safe to do so.
I am self isolating at home, but still taking care of photography print orders that come through from my online store on Etsy.
FYI, I currently have put a sale on (20% off) on all prints.
See you on the other side!
Take care,
Linda
Check out: Notting Hill - London LockDown - CoronaVirus Part 2