A raft of travel sector companies and industry figures did the same, sharing their experiences on social media.

Jet2.com tweeted a message of thanks from its ground staff and cabin crew.

https://twitter.com/jet2tweets/status/1243269769022799874

In Dover, Saga’s Spirit of Discovery shone a “Saga loves [the] NHS” message of support.

https://twitter.com/IainEPowell/status/1243293662454386691

Heathrow turned its terminals NHS blue for the occasion to thank those “working selflessly through this difficult time”.

https://twitter.com/HeathrowAirport/status/1243266591472726016

“All of us at Heathrow thank you. Our terminals will be lit up blue to illuminate your bravery and show our appreciation during this unprecedented period,” the airport said.

Prestige Holidays also used blue, posting an NHS heart as its thank you message.

https://twitter.com/PrestigeHols/status/1243272776510771208

Advantage chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said said Clap for Carers was “bringing our community together in support of our incredible NHS”.

https://twitter.com/jlo_said/status/1243271822252085248

If Only’s Dom Carrick described the “very heartwarming” moment his “sleepy little street” showed its gratitude.

https://twitter.com/domcarrick/status/1243268337012027395

“We should do this every Thursday and not make it a one off,” he suggested.