Quiet streets during the Coronavirus lockdown in Dereham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY
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This time last year, the country was facing its first national Coronavirus lockdown. Reporter ABIGAIL NICHOLSON explores how one Norfolk town came together and fought through the pandemic one year on.
A queue for Morrisons during the first Coronavirus lockdown in Dereham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY
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It s safe to say, many of us were naive in how long we thought the pandemic would last this time last year.
But after announcing the country was heading into a national lockdown, residents in Dereham pulled together to support each other in a way that hadn t been seen before.
Year two pupil Millie, said: I have had a good day. I was nervous this morning, but I am ok now and excited for tomorrow, as I have seen my friends and enjoyed playing with them.”
Lexi, who is Year 4, said: “I had a fun day and am really pleased to be back. I enjoyed lunchtime playing with my friends. I felt more stressed at home and it felt more relaxed in school.”
St George s Primary School headteacher Mel Fearns
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Mel Fearns, headteacher of St George s Primary School, in Great Yarmouth, said it was a nice calm return with the number of pupils returning in comparison to last June, very encouraging .