Queues outside barbers and social distancing in pubs - photos of how Harborough's businesses are reopening with the easing of lockdown

Photographer Andrew Carpenter went out to the town centre today (Saturday July 4) to capture the moment

By Philip Hibble

Published 4th Jul 2020, 11:58 BST

Updated 4th Jul 2020, 12:02 BST

A few months ago, it would have seemed bizarre to be witnessing queues outside hairdressers and face masks and shields in pubs.

But this is the scene that greets Harborough residents today (July 4) as lockdown eases in town.

Photographer Andrew Carpenter has been out and about to capture the moment. Here are his photos.

Click here to read our feature on how hairdressers are coping with the changes.

1. Businesses reopen after lockdown

Open for business...Claire Draper shift manager outside the Sugar Loaf in Market Harborough. Photo: PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Busy scenes outside Golden Scissors on St Mary's Road. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER

Open for business...Angie Denison and Mark Harrald of the Nags Head in Market Harborough. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER

Open for business...Jan Richards of the Nelson pub on Nelson Street in Market Harborough. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER