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Where in Suffolk can you pay respects to the Queen?




Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96.

As the longest reigning Monarch in British history, many people will wish to pay tribute.

As 10 days of national mourning begin, here are the places in Suffolk where you can pay respects to the Queen.

Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip visited Bury St Edmunds on April 9, 2009. Picture: Mecha Morton
Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip visited Bury St Edmunds on April 9, 2009. Picture: Mecha Morton

Many churches will be open over the coming days to allow residents to pay respects, sign a book of condolences, light candles and lay flowers.

An interactive map of where books of condolences are located and where flowers can be laid in tribute can be found here.

St Mary le Tower in Ipswich remained open in the evening last night following the Queen's passing to allow people to pay respects.

Sudbury Suffolk Town Hall. Picture: Mark Westley
Sudbury Suffolk Town Hall. Picture: Mark Westley

The Church reopened at 8.30am and will remain open for most of the day, where visitors can pray, write in the book of condolences, or light a candle in her honour.

Sudbury Town Council will be opening a book of condolences from tomorrow.

It will be located at the Mayor's Parlour in Sudbury Town Hall until September 20.

Visiting hours are 8am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday.

Councillor Ellen Murphy, the Mayor of Sudbury, said: "Our profound sadness at this time is shared by our community and people across the globe, as we remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning Monarch in British history".

St Edmunds Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds will be open for much of the day for those who wish to light a candle or sit in reflection.

Book of condolence at St Edmundsbury cathedral....Picture: Mecha Morton
Book of condolence at St Edmundsbury cathedral....Picture: Mecha Morton

The public will also be able to lay flowers in tribute or quietly pray.

Bury's Mayor will also sign a letter of condolences on behalf of the people, which will be sent to Buckingham Palace.

The council will also likely be cancelling functions during the national mourning period.

Book of condolence at St Edmundsbury cathedral. Picture: Mecha Morton
Book of condolence at St Edmundsbury cathedral. Picture: Mecha Morton

Books of condolences will also be opened at the Cathedral, the library on St John's Street and West Suffolk House.

Details of a formal Royal proclamation is expected to be announced soon.

Suffolk County Council has opened an online book of condolences that can be accessed here.

Brandon Library has revealed it will be opening a book of condolences for people to sign.

A book of condolences will be present at St Peter's Church in Brandom. Picture: Google Maps
A book of condolences will be present at St Peter's Church in Brandom. Picture: Google Maps

St Peter's Church in the town has made plans to allow the public to lay floral tributes.

St Peter and St Paul’s Church on Clare's High Street also allows for flowers to be laid, and visitors can sign a book of condolences if they wish.

Residents of Haverhill can can pay their respects at St Mary the Virgin Church.

Haverhill Town Council revealed the book would be available from today.

Mildenhall Town Council will open a book of condolences Monday to Thursday from 8.45 am to 5pm and 9am to 4.30pm on Friday.

Mildenhall Hub and St Mary’s Church also allow people to sign books, while Mildenhall Parish Office will allow residents to lay floral tributes.

In Newmarket, residents can pay tribute in front of Memorial Hall, while the town's library will offer a book of condolences for the public to sign.

Many councils are placing flags at half mast to pay respects. Picture: Mecha Morton
Many councils are placing flags at half mast to pay respects. Picture: Mecha Morton

East Suffolk Council has said books of condolences will be available in at East Suffolk House in Melton; Riverside Offices in Lowestoft; and Marina Customer Services Centre, also in Lowestoft.

Ipswich Borough Council has also opened a book of condolences, which will be available at the Town Hall, from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.

After the period of mourning, the book will be sent to the Suffolk Archives.

Those who wish to lay flowers can do so on the Cornhill, in front of the Town Hall.

Suffolk County Council has also revealed the reading of the proclamation of accession at 23 locations across the county.

This is the formal announcement of Charles III as sovereign.

The first proclamation will occur at Ipswich Town Hall at 1.00pm on Sunday.

Other proclamations in the county will follow at 3.30pm.



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