The lockdown, announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in an address to the nation on Monday night, means people have to stay at home, unless they have a reasonable excuse to leave such as going to work if they cannot work from home.
Non-essential shops, which had already been closed in Derbyshire as part of Tier 4 measures, must remain closed, and schools have also moved to online learning, remaining open only for vulnerable pupils and children of key workers.
The rules are expected to be in force until at least mid-February.
Our photographer captured these images of the town centre today, with the main shopping area of Spring Gardens, and the town’s Market Place, both looking eerily quiet. The Pavilion Gardens, always a popular spot with locals and visitors alike, was also all but empty.
1. Shops closed
Buxton's Spring Gardens was very quiet, with all non-essential shops having to close under the lockdown rules. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Quiet
Just a handful of shops remain open, as they are deemed to be selling essential goods Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Snow
A light dusting of snow on Spring Gardens which is almost deserted as people are told to stay at home during the lockdown Photo: Brian Eyre
