Living In Lockdown

Personal Stories From Londoners During The First National Lockdown in March 2020

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An elderly woman standing in front of a beige door with a woman’s t-shirt, plaid pants, and colorful shoes. The door is inside an entranceway with a glass door on the right and a black door on the left with brick walls.
Quote from Isabel Bethnal Green about managing loneliness during the pandemic, her concern for older neighbors, and missing her family and grandchildren.
Family of four and a dog looking out of a front window into a home, smiling and posing.
A black screen with white text sharing a personal story about shopping, family, and routines, attributed to Jane, Olivia, Bryan, Oliver, Ozzy, and Pepper from Mile End.
Family of four looking through a window, with trees and sky reflected on the glass.
Quote about how families are staying connected through technology during lockdown, attributed to Nadine, Stephen, Ben, and Beatrice from Mile End.
A woman standing on a balcony of a multi-story building looking into the distance.
Inspirational quote about neighbors and community, attributed to Rebecca from Mile End.
Two men with dogs standing at a door open to a cozy interior. They are wearing matching shiny silver tops, and there are pink and purple flowers and green plants in front. The setting appears to be a garden or porch area.
A quote on a black background about staying active during quarantine, attributed to Tony & Joe from Shadwell.
Book titled "Living In Lockdown" by Adam Isfendiyar, featuring a photograph of a terraced brick house with a purple door, a vintage orange convertible car parked outside, and two people talking at the window. A person is looking out of the upper window.

Living In Lockdown Photobook

'Living in Lockdown' is a hardback, 196 page, (slightly smaller than) A5 book (140 x 210cm) containing 87 photos and stories from the residents of Tower Hamlets and Hackney in East London. The project was started in April 2020 by Adam Isfendiyar at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. It was featured by the BBC and has now been made into a book.

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A brick building with two open windows. Each window has a person leaning out, a woman on the left and a man on the right, with potted plants on the window sills.
Quote about embracing positive elements in life, attributed to Eduardo and Georgia, Hackney, with a black background and white text.
A man with a serious expression holding a glass of white wine, wearing a navy blue shirt with small animal prints, standing in a doorway.
Quote about the positive aspects of lockdown, showcasing kindness and warmth, with a sunrise background.
People looking out a window decorated with colorful drawings and signs, including a rainbow and a house with a heart that says "Virtual Hug for the NHS".
Text sharing a story about David, who has Levy Body Dementia, describing how lockdown affected his activities and how doing things online has helped him find support, signed by Rachel and David from Limehouse.