Silent City: London's Lockdown Solitude

This collection captures an unprecedented moment in London's history—when the pandemic brought one of the world's most vibrant cities to a standstill. These images document famous streets, landmarks, and public spaces eerily devoid of their usual crowds during COVID-19 lockdowns. The photographs reveal a London rarely witnessed: deserted underground platforms, empty bridges spanning the Thames, and world-famous tourist sites standing in solitary grandeur. Without the familiar bustle, the city's architecture emerges with striking clarity—historic facades and centuries-old monuments bathed in undisturbed light. Beyond documenting empty spaces, this visual record captures moments of resilience—essential workers making solitary journeys, rainbow signs in windows, and quiet streets punctuated by Thursday evening applause for healthcare workers. These photographs stand as both historical documentation and artistic reflection on an extraordinary period when a metropolis known for its energy transformed into a landscape of stillness, revealing the city's enduring character in absence.