London in Lockdown, Architecture Book, Post-Apocalyptic Streets Publication, Architecture Photography
London?s Empty, ?Post-Apocalyptic? Streets
22 Sep 2020
London in Lockdown Book
Photographer and Author: Wayne Howes
London in Lockdown: Stunning Book Showcases London?s Empty, ?Post-Apocalyptic? Streets

Wayne Howes? London in Lockdown is a vivid and truly spectacular collection of photographs capturing London?s busiest and most popular attractions, streets and sights ? during 2020?s lockdown. Without another person in sight. Howes was an essential worker who found himself on foot, criss-crossing the city during lockdown, when between jobs; the perfect opportunity to capture the city during this unique and eerie time. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, he is finally releasing his collection.
United Kingdom ? Just imagine it ? Regent Street empty at 9am on a weekday. Trafalgar Square without a tourist (or even a person) in sight, and City Hall a seemingly-deserted relic against the city?s skyline.
For Wayne Howes, this was the scene he witnessed every day during 2020?s COVID-19 lockdown, capturing them in a series of stunning photographs that form his new book, ?London in Lockdown?.

The book contains 50 pages of high-resolution images of the City and West End, showcasing the sights, buildings and attractions without a commuter or tourist to be found.
?The scenes were almost post-apocalyptic,? explains the author. ?I spent my days transiting between jobs in London an...