Yesterday (March 23) marked one year since Prime Minister Boris Johnston announced the nation would be plunged into lockdown.

To mark the anniversary a minute silence was held at 12pm to remember those who died during the pandemic.

People were also encouraged to stand on their doorsteps at 8pm with phones, candles and torches to signify a "beacon of remembrance".

End of life charity Marie Curie organised the event, which was backed by more than 100 organisations, including the emergency services, businesses, charities and community groups.

The Prince of Wales lent his support to the day of national reflection being held on the anniversary of the first UK lockdown.

We asked our readers to send in pictures of them marking the day and here's what you sent in.

Donna Walker - Day of Remembrance for those who died of coronavirus

Donna Walker - Day of Remembrance for those who died of coronavirus

Amanda OConnellFor my dad who passed April 23rd 2020

Amanda O'ConnellFor my dad who passed April 23rd 2020

Angela HendohendersonRemembering my mam a casualty of covid restrictions ...????Not all covid deaths were from the virus but from the fallout

Angela HendohendersonRemembering my mam a casualty of covid restrictions ...????Not all covid deaths were from the virus but from the fallout

Carla Cox. Day of remembrance for the coronavirus victims.

Carla Cox. Day of remembrance for the coronavirus victims.

Emma McCullock. Day of Remembrance for those who died of coronavirus.

Emma McCullock. Day of Remembrance for those who died of coronavirus.

Fiona Clarke - Day of Remembrance for those who died of coronavirus

Fiona Clarke - Day of Remembrance for those who died of coronavirus

Gemma Grey - Day of Remembrance for those who died of coronavirus

Gemma Grey - Day of Remembrance for those who died of coronavirus

Jade Sewell. Remebering a loved one

Jade Sewell. Remebering a loved one

Sarah Elizabeth remembers her mam who died in May 2020

Sarah Elizabeth remembers her mam who died in May 2020

Outside my door in memory of all those beautiful souls lost to covid 19 . God bless you all. Picture: Sarah Nugent

Outside my door in memory of all those beautiful souls lost to covid 19 . God bless you all. Picture: Sarah Nugent

Vikki Chapman. Remebering those who died of coronavirus

Vikki Chapman. Remebering those who died of coronavirus

Send us any pictures you took last night.