Every week, since the lockdown began on March 3, Hackney people have shown their appreciation for NHS staff and key workers dedicated and working tirelessly on the front-line of the Covid-19 pandemic. Applause, music and the clamour of pots and pans continues to ring out across the borough every Thursday night on streets decorated with murals, drawings and thankyou messages of unity and hope.

Ham & High: Lucy Wood and her son Lochie clap for carers in Stoke Newington. Picture: Graeme EdieLucy Wood and her son Lochie clap for carers in Stoke Newington. Picture: Graeme Edie (Image: Graeme Edie)

Despite the devastation coronavirus has caused Hackney communities have come together delivering food for those who can’t shop for themselves, vital prescriptions and emotional support.

Residents have stayed home to save lives and protect the NHS.

While artists in Stoke Newington paint murals for the NHS on Church Street a Dalston Mosque thanks key workers for their efforts with a banner.

Windows, pavements and closed school gates are now covered with rainbows and messages paying tribute to healthcare workers, public transport staff, delivery drivers, shop workers, teachers, waste collectors and the many other unsung heroes making a difference in these challenging times.

Ham & High: Stoke Newington children paint their windowns to support NHS and key workers. Picture: Sally FreestoneStoke Newington children paint their windowns to support NHS and key workers. Picture: Sally Freestone (Image: Sally Freestone)

Keep sending us your videos and pictures of appreciation for front-line workers to holly.chant@archant.co.uk or via Whatsapp: 07584503028 or twitter @HackneyEars

Ham & High: A mural on the side of Safedale pharmacy in Stoke Newington. The hummingbird symbolises hope and was comissioned by residents and painted by artists Cathryn Marshall and Connie Lammiman for NHS and social care workers. Picture: Sally FreestoneA mural on the side of Safedale pharmacy in Stoke Newington. The hummingbird symbolises hope and was comissioned by residents and painted by artists Cathryn Marshall and Connie Lammiman for NHS and social care workers. Picture: Sally Freestone (Image: Sally Freestone)

Ham & High: Graham Edie and his 4 year-old son Lochie Clap for Carers on Oldfield Road. Picture: Lucy WoodGraham Edie and his 4 year-old son Lochie Clap for Carers on Oldfield Road. Picture: Lucy Wood (Image: Lucy Wood)

Ham & High: Madina Mosque Trust in Clapton makes sure frontline staff and key workers know it's grateful for the work they do. Picture: Mohammed AsaniaMadina Mosque Trust in Clapton makes sure frontline staff and key workers know it's grateful for the work they do. Picture: Mohammed Asania (Image: Mohammed Asania)

Ham & High: The closed gates of Grasmere Primary School on Albion Road. Picture: Sally FreestoneThe closed gates of Grasmere Primary School on Albion Road. Picture: Sally Freestone (Image: Sally Freestone)

Ham & High: Drawings and messages of support line the windows of homes across Hackney. Picture: Sally FreestoneDrawings and messages of support line the windows of homes across Hackney. Picture: Sally Freestone (Image: Sally Freestone)

Ham & High: An elderly neighbour in their 80s who is self-isolating spreads the message to stay at home to save lives and support the NHS. Picture: Sally FreestoneAn elderly neighbour in their 80s who is self-isolating spreads the message to stay at home to save lives and support the NHS. Picture: Sally Freestone (Image: Sally Freestone)

Ham & High: Finsbury Park residents show their appreciation for front-line workers filling their windows with messages of support. Picture: Kara MukerjeeFinsbury Park residents show their appreciation for front-line workers filling their windows with messages of support. Picture: Kara Mukerjee (Image: Kara Mukerjee)

Ham & High: Thankyou messages for the NHS found on windows and pavements in Stoke Newington. Picture: Kara MukerjeeThankyou messages for the NHS found on windows and pavements in Stoke Newington. Picture: Kara Mukerjee (Image: Kara Mukerjee)

Ham & High: Messages of support for key workers decorate the borough. Picture: Kara MukerjeeMessages of support for key workers decorate the borough. Picture: Kara Mukerjee (Image: Kara Mukerjee)

Ham & High: A Hackney resident captures a rainbow over Hoxton reflecting the colourful drawings children have put up in their windows all over the borough. Picture: Naomi ClarkA Hackney resident captures a rainbow over Hoxton reflecting the colourful drawings children have put up in their windows all over the borough. Picture: Naomi Clark (Image: Naomi Clark)