It was wonderful to come into Bath on such a glorious day and enjoy seeing people out and about again.

However, it was sad to walk through Milsom Street and see how the pandemic – and other ecnomic factors – has affected some of our retail outlets.

Many have said the ‘High Street’ is having to re-invent itself – as consumer’s look elsewhere to spend their money – but COVID 19 has helped force closures and persuaded other companies to move towards on-line business for more promising future expansion.

Have we changed our shopping habits for good?