IT is little more than two months since lockdown began, although it feels like a lifetime ago.

So much has changed in our daily lives since before the pandemic took hold in Cheshire.

We asked you to share your last picture from when life was 'normal', and dozens of you responded to the call.

Here is a selection of images showing how Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Knutsford and Wilmslow residents spent the final days before the world turned upside down.

Community answers

Send us your last 'normal' photo before lockdown

"Your last 'normal' picture before lockdown"

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Martin Williams

What is your response?Went for a walk to Dunham, our little'un went straight in the mud. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Went for a walk to Dunham, our little'un went straight in the mud. FacebookWent for a walk to Dunham, our little'un went straight in the mud. Facebook

From Carole Wynne

What is your response? Facebook

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From Jenny Carter

What is your response? Facebook

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From Megan Hughes

What is your response?Took my nephew on the train to Chester Zoo later that day all non essential travel stopped. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Took my nephew on the train to Chester Zoo later that day all non essential travel stopped. FacebookTook my nephew on the train to Chester Zoo later that day all non essential travel stopped. Facebook

From Ally Barlow

What is your response?Visiting my ‘niece’ in Blackpool a couple of days before lockdown Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Visiting my ‘niece’ in Blackpool a couple of days before lockdown FacebookVisiting my ‘niece’ in Blackpool a couple of days before lockdown Facebook

From Lindsey Groves

What is your response?The weekend before lock down. A trip to London with my dad and two daughters and best friend. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: The weekend before lock down. A trip to London with my dad and two daughters and best friend. FacebookThe weekend before lock down. A trip to London with my dad and two daughters and best friend. Facebook

From Sarah Roberts

What is your response?My lovely sister's wedding! Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: My lovely sister's wedding! FacebookMy lovely sister's wedding! Facebook

From Natalie Bray

What is your response?Me and my sister 2 weeks before lockdown Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Me and my sister 2 weeks before lockdown FacebookMe and my sister 2 weeks before lockdown Facebook

From Ju Ju Marie O'Reilly

What is your response?Llandudno the week before lockdown Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Llandudno the week before lockdown FacebookLlandudno the week before lockdown Facebook

From Elizabeth Stewart Chapman

What is your response?Alton Towers for my daughters birthday Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Alton Towers for my daughters birthday FacebookAlton Towers for my daughters birthday Facebook

From Emma Fletcher

What is your response?New borough beach weekend before lockdown Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: New borough beach weekend before lockdown FacebookNew borough beach weekend before lockdown Facebook

From Jill Denton

What is your response?Alton towers at the beginning of March Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Alton towers at the beginning of March FacebookAlton towers at the beginning of March Facebook

From Rachel Cheshire

What is your response?Our dance showcase Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Our dance showcase FacebookOur dance showcase Facebook

From Kev Drinkwater

What is your response?Monday sesh in Liverpool 16th March Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Monday sesh in Liverpool 16th March FacebookMonday sesh in Liverpool 16th March Facebook

From Hannah Louise Williamson

What is your response?Is the explanation necessary?! Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Is the explanation necessary?! FacebookIs the explanation necessary?! Facebook

From Linny Newhouse

What is your response?Lunch at the riverside Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Lunch at the riverside FacebookLunch at the riverside Facebook

From Candeze Webster

What is your response?My new born baby Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: My new born baby FacebookMy new born baby Facebook

From Carl Dinsmore

What is your response?Flew out to Germany for a few nights. Came back and Lockdown a few days later Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Flew out to Germany for a few nights. Came back and Lockdown a few days later FacebookFlew out to Germany for a few nights. Came back and Lockdown a few days later Facebook

From Stephen Carter

What is your response?At work with a group of my dogs; that suddenly stopped on 23rd March until last week. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: At work with a group of my dogs; that suddenly stopped on 23rd March until last week. FacebookAt work with a group of my dogs; that suddenly stopped on 23rd March until last week. Facebook

From Ste Mathers

What is your response?Last Sunday session in Witton Chimes before lockdown. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Last Sunday session in Witton Chimes before lockdown. FacebookLast Sunday session in Witton Chimes before lockdown. Facebook

From Sandra Jane Patten

What is your response?Me and my mum I miss hugging her so much Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Me and my mum I miss hugging her so much FacebookMe and my mum I miss hugging her so much Facebook

From Megan Diver

What is your response?My boys house shopping in Next a few days before the lock Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: My boys house shopping in Next a few days before the lock FacebookMy boys house shopping in Next a few days before the lock Facebook

From Jay Ann Mills

What is your response?Sunday 22nd March - we went to the beach Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Sunday 22nd March - we went to the beach FacebookSunday 22nd March - we went to the beach Facebook

From Debbie Marshall Ronander

What is your response?My husband and eldest son in Side, Turkey. One week before lockdown. Have not seen my son since as he is trapped at university having had possible Covid-19. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: My husband and eldest son in Side, Turkey. One week before lockdown. Have not seen my son since as he is trapped at university having had possible Covid-19. FacebookMy husband and eldest son in Side, Turkey. One week before lockdown. Have not seen my son since as he is trapped at university having had possible Covid-19. Facebook

From Karen Hill

What is your response?My children with their medals at a taekwondo tournament in Manchester. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: My children with their medals at a taekwondo tournament in Manchester. FacebookMy children with their medals at a taekwondo tournament in Manchester. Facebook

From Charlotte Portas

What is your response?Out clubbing in Manchester for my friend's birthday Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Out clubbing in Manchester for my friend's birthday FacebookOut clubbing in Manchester for my friend's birthday Facebook

From Danielle Holland

What is your response?My kids on their way home from school Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: My kids on their way home from school FacebookMy kids on their way home from school Facebook

From Sarah Parker

What is your response?Poppy’s tea room Northwich treating my auntie for her 60th birthday. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Poppy’s tea room Northwich treating my auntie for her 60th birthday. FacebookPoppy’s tea room Northwich treating my auntie for her 60th birthday. Facebook

From Lynda Hubbard

What is your response?Me and my daughter in Anglesey with our volunteer group Moulton Adventure group in Feb. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Me and my daughter in Anglesey with our volunteer group Moulton Adventure group in Feb. FacebookMe and my daughter in Anglesey with our volunteer group Moulton Adventure group in Feb. Facebook

From Sarah Lizzie

What is your response?Our three-year-old on her riding lesson. What a lovely day she had. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Our three-year-old on her riding lesson. What a lovely day she had. FacebookOur three-year-old on her riding lesson. What a lovely day she had. Facebook

From Sherryl Stubbs

What is your response?We were on our way to the Odeon in Northwich to watch Onwards for Will who was celebrating his 5th birthday. It was also our youngest Toby's first cinema experience. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: We were on our way to the Odeon in Northwich to watch Onwards for Will who was celebrating his 5th birthday. It was also our youngest Toby's first cinema experience. FacebookWe were on our way to the Odeon in Northwich to watch Onwards for Will who was celebrating his 5th birthday. It was also our youngest Toby's first cinema experience. Facebook

From Kelly Mitchell

What is your response?Three cousins all hyped for their big dance show , not played or danced together since.

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Northwich Guardian: Three cousins all hyped for their big dance show , not played or danced together since. Three cousins all hyped for their big dance show , not played or danced together since.

From Hayley Shallcross

What is your response?Weekend before lockdown, my daughter got to bring the class teddy home for the weekend Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: Weekend before lockdown, my daughter got to bring the class teddy home for the weekend FacebookWeekend before lockdown, my daughter got to bring the class teddy home for the weekend Facebook

From Claire Denise

What is your response?My nan with her three great grandchildren. What felt such a normal day lots of cuddles. Facebook

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Northwich Guardian: My nan with her three great grandchildren. What felt such a normal day lots of cuddles. FacebookMy nan with her three great grandchildren. What felt such a normal day lots of cuddles. Facebook

From Community contributor

What is your response?My Holiday before lockdown I went to the Isle of Bute 16th Of March and 20th March with Friend to celebrate her Birthday

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Northwich Guardian: My Holiday before lockdown I went to the Isle of Bute 16th Of March and 20th March with Friend to celebrate her BirthdayMy Holiday before lockdown I went to the Isle of Bute 16th Of March and 20th March with Friend to celebrate her Birthday
Northwich Guardian: My Holiday before lockdown I went to the Isle of Bute 16th Of March and 20th March with Friend to celebrate her BirthdayMy Holiday before lockdown I went to the Isle of Bute 16th Of March and 20th March with Friend to celebrate her Birthday
Northwich Guardian: My Holiday before lockdown I went to the Isle of Bute 16th Of March and 20th March with Friend to celebrate her BirthdayMy Holiday before lockdown I went to the Isle of Bute 16th Of March and 20th March with Friend to celebrate her Birthday
Northwich Guardian: My Holiday before lockdown I went to the Isle of Bute 16th Of March and 20th March with Friend to celebrate her BirthdayMy Holiday before lockdown I went to the Isle of Bute 16th Of March and 20th March with Friend to celebrate her Birthday

From Jessica Healey

What is your response?My little boy seeing his great grandma, just before lockdown! This is Lucas-Blaine Healey-McDaid, with his great grandma Mary Holden. We live in Knutsford, however this picture was taken in Manchester at his great grandma’s house.

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Northwich Guardian: My little boy seeing his great grandma, just before lockdown! This is Lucas-Blaine Healey-McDaid, with his great grandma Mary Holden. We live in Knutsford, however this picture was taken in Manchester at his great grandma’s house.My little boy seeing his great grandma, just before lockdown! This is Lucas-Blaine Healey-McDaid, with his great grandma Mary Holden. We live in Knutsford, however this picture was taken in Manchester at his great grandma’s house.

From Norma Ridgway

What is your response?A night out in town on Saturday 14th March, for a group of 4 Mums as we suspecting Lockdown would happen soon. All our children became friends in Reception class as did we too, and all now they are going into year 11.

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Northwich Guardian: A night out in town on Saturday 14th March, for a group of 4 Mums as we suspecting Lockdown would happen soon. All our children became friends in Reception class as did we too, and all now they are going into year 11.A night out in town on Saturday 14th March, for a group of 4 Mums as we suspecting Lockdown would happen soon. All our children became friends in Reception class as did we too, and all now they are going into year 11.

From Vicki Boardman

What is your response?Autumn-Rose having her last cuddle with her Grandad before lockdown. She was 7 weeks old here and hasn't seen him since 20th March. Grandad lives in Wincham, Northwich.

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Northwich Guardian: Autumn-Rose having her last cuddle with her Grandad before lockdown. She was 7 weeks old here and hasn't seen him since 20th March. Grandad lives in Wincham, Northwich.Autumn-Rose having her last cuddle with her Grandad before lockdown. She was 7 weeks old here and hasn't seen him since 20th March. Grandad lives in Wincham, Northwich.

From Sarah Houston

What is your response?14th March.... My birthday celebrations in Liverpool. Sarah (me), Jenna, Sam and Niki we all live in Northwich but had a day trip to Liverpool

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Northwich Guardian: 14th March.... My birthday celebrations in Liverpool. Sarah (me), Jenna, Sam and Niki we all live in Northwich but had a day trip to Liverpool14th March.... My birthday celebrations in Liverpool. Sarah (me), Jenna, Sam and Niki we all live in Northwich but had a day trip to Liverpool

From Community contributor

What is your response?Meeting sir david jason

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Northwich Guardian: Meeting sir david jasonMeeting sir david jason

From Adam Murphy

What is your response?This photo was taken at my sisters house when I first met my baby niece. They live in Nantwich and I live in Weaverham.

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Northwich Guardian: This photo was taken at my sisters house when I first met my baby niece. They live in Nantwich and I live in Weaverham.This photo was taken at my sisters house when I first met my baby niece. They live in Nantwich and I live in Weaverham.

From Community contributor

What is your response?We were going for a meal at the Swallow Falls Hotel in North Wales

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Northwich Guardian: We were going for a meal at the Swallow Falls Hotel in North WalesWe were going for a meal at the Swallow Falls Hotel in North Wales

From Community contributor

What is your response?Northwich Park run 🏃🏼😊

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Northwich Guardian: Northwich Park run 🏃🏼😊Northwich Park run 🏃🏼😊

From Amy Edwards

What is your response?Taken 2 minutes before I went to the pubs in Middlewich :(

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Northwich Guardian: Taken 2 minutes before I went to the pubs in Middlewich :(Taken 2 minutes before I went to the pubs in Middlewich :(

From Angela Todd

What is your response?Both my kids play club, school and county hockey ... they really miss it ... our Saturdays have changed beyond measure. This was my daughters last competitive game! (I live in Aylesby Close, Knutsford)

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Northwich Guardian: Both my kids play club, school and county hockey ... they really miss it ... our Saturdays have changed beyond measure. This was my daughters last competitive game!  (I live in Aylesby Close, Knutsford)Both my kids play club, school and county hockey ... they really miss it ... our Saturdays have changed beyond measure. This was my daughters last competitive game! (I live in Aylesby Close, Knutsford)

From Community contributor

What is your response?I was at Lizard Point in Cornwall, had a picnic overlooking the Atlantic. I’m from Goostrey.

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Northwich Guardian: I was at Lizard Point in Cornwall, had a picnic overlooking the Atlantic.I’m from Goostrey.I was at Lizard Point in Cornwall, had a picnic overlooking the Atlantic.I’m from Goostrey.
Northwich Guardian: I was at Lizard Point in Cornwall, had a picnic overlooking the Atlantic.I’m from Goostrey.I was at Lizard Point in Cornwall, had a picnic overlooking the Atlantic.I’m from Goostrey.
Northwich Guardian: I was at Lizard Point in Cornwall, had a picnic overlooking the Atlantic.I’m from Goostrey.I was at Lizard Point in Cornwall, had a picnic overlooking the Atlantic.I’m from Goostrey.
Northwich Guardian: I was at Lizard Point in Cornwall, had a picnic overlooking the Atlantic.I’m from Goostrey.I was at Lizard Point in Cornwall, had a picnic overlooking the Atlantic.I’m from Goostrey.