The Mayor of Lancaster, Councillor Joyce Pritchard, has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and released details of local options to mark her passing, along with other local organisations.
Flowers can be laid in the Gardens at Morecambe Town Hall or in Dalton Square.
The Mayor said: “We are all today united in grief. For 70 years the Queen has been an unwavering symbol of strength and stability for the nation.
“During her reign the UK underwent significant change, both socially and technologically, throughout which she stood above the fray providing unparalleled guidance and friendship to us all.
“More locally we shared a special bond with her as the Duke of Lancaster. There can be no better example of the love felt towards her than the sight of the streets being filled with well-wishers every time she visited the district.”
Books of condolence to enable local people to express their sympathy will be placed at both Lancaster and Morecambe Town Halls, which will be open from 9am – 5pm today and subsequent weekdays, and 10am-4pm on Saturday.
The Union Flag has been lowered to half mast at both buildings.
Alternatively, you can sign the online Lancashire-wide book of condolence on Lancashire County Council’s website: www.lancashire.gov.uk.
Details of further condolence events marking Her Majesty’s passing will be announced in due course.
OTHER MEMORIALS
• Instead of or in addition to flowers, do consider donating to a Children’s or other charity. Here’s a list of the charities where she was Patron
• There is also a book of condolence at Lancaster Priory for people to sign and stations to light candles. Flowers can also be left on the south steps outside the Priory.
The Priory will be open 9.00 – 4.00pm daily (around services on a Sunday). Their schedule of events and services for the next 11 days will be announced soon – hopefully by the end of today. Flowers can be left on the south side of the Priory. Updates will be posted on the Priory website and Facebook page.
• Christ Church Lancaster will be open today until 1.00pm and there will be a book of condolence.
• There may well be a Requiem Mass at Lancaster Cathedral in the coming days. All will be welcome.