As the clock struck midnight this New Year, snow fell onto the empty streets of Manchester city centre.
Fireworks filled the sky as people celebrated at home and some shouted 'Happy New Year' from their balconies.
Earlier in the evening, there was an eerie feel as fog masked much of the city and temperatures dropped to almost freezing.
The usual nightlife hotspots were empty.
Shutters were down on bars and pubs, though some, who perhaps had a glimmer of hope that they would be able to open their doors, had Christmas decorations lit up inside.
Deliveroo drivers outnumbered anyone else in the city centre this year, picking up food for those celebrating at home.
There were a few black cabs waiting around for customers that were never likely to come.
Just a few groups of teenagers milled around in Piccadilly Gardens. One woman walked past them, carrying a Tesco bag filled with beer.
Behind Deansgate, loud music came from one flat, but aside from that the only sounds came from fireworks in the distance and the odd tram going by.
One homeless man sat on the ground near St Ann's Square as a family took photos in front of a light display nearby.
Just one police van was parked up on Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter.
This scene in the city centre looked worlds away from last year.
On December 31, 2019, the city was buzzing with people.
Record-breaking crowds of around 20,000 people turned out to watch a spectacular firework display outside the cathedral.
Thousands more people saw in the New Year in the city centre's pubs, bars and restaurants.
The Northern Quarter, Deansgate, Peter Street and Printworks were all bustling as queues for clubs spilled out onto the streets and music blurted out from dancefloors.
This familiar scene last year was one we all expected to see again as 2020 came to an end.
But this year, coronavirus restrictions have changed the way we live our lives.
No large gatherings, no hugs with family and friends and no celebrating in our favourite pub.
And although the streets were deserted tonight, the Christmas lights were still shining in the city centre as 2020 came to an end.
A poignant blue light shone from the NHS Nightingale Hospital at the Manchester Central conference centre, this perhaps a symbol of why Mancunians stayed at home this year.
New Year's Eve 2020 will go down as a moment in history - and will hopefully, be one we won't ever repeat again.
