NHS hero Captain Tom of Bedford showcased in artwork highlighting what was trending during lockdown

In one of the first public displays since lockdown has eased, Three UK has created a giant art installation showing illustrations of trending moments during the Covid-19 lockdown.

And of course, our very own war veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore, of Marston Moretaine, features on the work.

Illustrated by London-based artist Emmy Lupin, How We Scrolled: Lockdown 2020 is 25-metre long celebration of the connections we have made and the many unique moments, memes and heroes who have helped us to cope, kept us distracted, entertained and brought us together in recent months.

Emmy said, “Lockdown has seen a rollercoaster of trending moments, playful antidotes to the global crisis that has enveloped us. In years gone by, woven tapestries have been created to commemorate key events, this piece is intended as a modern take on that – a tapestry for a connected world.

“From Joe Wicks to Joe Exotic, Connell’s Chain to Captain Tom, House Party to Animal Crossing, the Boris Johnson Peri-ometer to Daisy May Cooper and the Sea Captain, and TikTok dances alongside Stanley Tucci’s cocktails – there are almost 70 moments represented - it showcases a moment in history and some of the many things that we will never forget.”

Some of the most talked about moments overall include (number of mentions in millions):

Virtual Events & Livestreams: 4,006m

Black Lives Matter - 500m

Boardgames – 285m

Home Schooling – 244m

Daisy May Cooper & The Sea Captain – 199m

While some of the most talked about people and memes that kept us connecting were:

Captain Tom Moore – 57m

TikTok: Blinding Lights Challenge – 56m

The Big Lasagne – 44m

Connell’s Chain – 22m

Tiger King – 19m

To scroll through the many moments included within the artwork – visit Three on Instagram or Twitter to see a digital version.

The installation is in the Isle of Dogs.