These 16 images show what life was like as people embraced the small steps back to normality. What have you been doing since the rules changed? Pictures: Gerard Binks.
1. Reopening
Friends and families gathered to enjoy drinks in pub beer gardens across town for the first time this year. Photo: Gerard Binks
2. High street
Shoppers flocked to the high street yesterday as shops like Primark reopened for the first time in months. Photo: Gerard Binks
3. Montpellier
Visitors enjoy the outside beer garden at The Montpellier, Harrogate, that has been closed for 307 days. Photo: Gerard Binks
4. Fat Badger
Guests enjoy the outside beer garden at Fat Badger, Harrogate. Photo: Gerard Binks
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