Press photographer Stuart Walker. Credit: ITV News
In just 100 days, our whole way of life has changed.
In fact, we have had to adapt so quickly, it can be easy to forget what a historic time we are living through.
One Cumbrian press photographer, has decided to preserve these memories for future generations, by taking pictures of how our region has responded.
The funeral of a 102-year-old who died after contracting coronavirus. Strangers clapped as the hearse passed. Credit: Stuart WalkerBusinesses and industry changed their production lines to make PPE Credit: Stuart WalkerHe spent time photographing staff at the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital in full PPE. Credit: Stuart WalkerHe also wanted to capture things that made people smile. For example, the Penrith postman who dressed up as a postbox. Credit: Stuart Walker Clap for Carers was a regular sight on a Thursday. Credit: Stuart WalkerHospital staff take part in the weekly clap for carers. Credit: Stuart Walker Community groups put together food parcels for vulnerable people, and people in need. Credit: Stuart WalkerCoronavirus testing centre in Cumbria. Credit: Stuart WalkerFuneral of 102-year-old who's family couldn't attend her funeral. Credit: Stuart WalkerStaff at the Cumbria's hospitals working in full PPE. Credit: Stuart Walker
In his own words and with his own photographs, here's how Stuart Walker been has been documenting life through a lens.