This week marks one year since Boris Johnson announced a nationwide stay at home order plunging England into its first coronavirus lockdown.
More than 25 million viewers tuned in to watch the prime minister's televised address to the nation on March 23 last year, in which he told the public they were only permitted to leave their homes for essential needs.
His statement followed days of speculation as ministers announced the closure of schools, pubs, restaurants and gyms in a bid to curb the spread of the virus.
A week before lockdown began, Brits were told to start working from home if they can, to avoid 'pubs, clubs, theatres and other such social venues' and to avoid all unnecessary travel.
On March 18, the government announced that schools would close to all pupils except those of key workers from the end of the week, before then announcing that pubs, restaurants, theatres and gyms would also have to shut.
But Mr Johnson said "the time has now come for us all to do more" on March 23, giving the public "a very simple instruction".
"You must stay at home," he said. "Because the critical thing we must do is stop the disease spreading between households."
The 'stay at home' rules stayed in place for nearly 50 days until Mr Johnson implemented the first stage of his 'gradual' easing of restrictions - which allowed two people to meet up outdoors socially.
Larger groups were not permitted to meet up until the end of May, while non-essential shops stayed shut until June 15 and pubs remained closed until the start of July.
Despite the measures easing, the UK had not seen the back of lockdowns for good.
Local lockdowns, which were seen in Leicester, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire and elsewhere, were followed by the introduction of the regional three-tier system of measures.
England's second national lockdown came into force on November 5 for a period of four weeks, but did not see the closure of schools.
A third lockdown began on January 4, with the first easing of measures taking effect from March 7 - making it the longest so far.
Mr Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown plans to allow non-essential shops and outdoor hospitality to reopen from April 12, with further restrictions to be eased on May 17.
If all goes to plan, ministers are aiming to lift all remaining restrictions on June 21.
