Our reporter Ian headed out to meet with shoppers and chat to traders as many stores welcomed customers back for the first time since March. Check out our pictures from the first day back at the shops – and see if you can spot anyone you know!
1. First trip
Brian and Julie Lee-Roffe, who travelled from Sunderland to Alnwick, to visit Barter Books. Pictured with Mike Shepherd from the shop. Photo: JPIMedia
2. Donations
Shoppers have left bags of donations outside Cancer Research in Alnwick, despite a notice in the window asking them not to do so. Photo: JPIMedia
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