BOOKS of condolences across Tameside will be opened at the borough’s libraries following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
TMBC said the local authority, The Civic Mayor, members and officers of Tameside Council are “deeply saddened” by the death of the monarch.
“Our thoughts and sympathies are with the entire Royal Family, and especially our new King,” it announced.
The books of condolence will be available from locations from Friday, September 9 until the day after the Queen’s funeral.
The official Buckingham Palace e-book of condolence is available via www.royal.uk.
Flags on our Council buildings have been lowered to half-mast as a sign of respect to a revered monarch, who was loved and admired throughout the world.
Floral tributes are welcomed at venues listed below. However, TMBC say they will be removed on the day after the funeral.
The proclamation of the new monarch, official silence and state funeral are being organised.
Civic events, which were to be held in the Borough between now and the funeral will be cancelled/rearranged.
Condolence Books:
- Ashton: Ashton Library at Tameside One
- Audenshaw: Ryecroft Hall
- Denton Library
- Droylsden Library
- Dukinfield Town Hall
- Hattersley Library
- Hyde Library
- Mossley: George Lawton Hall Library
- Stalybridge Library
Floral tributes:
- Dukinfield Town Hall (outside front)
- Hyde Town Hall (outside front)
- Denton Town Hall (Jubilee Square outside library)
- Stalybridge Civic Hall (Square in front)
- Tameside One (outside the library)
The Lord Mayor of Manchester and Council Leader have also paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Donna Ludford said: “The city of Manchester shares the nation’s sorrow at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, but also the sense of gratitude for her long reign and service to the nation.
“On behalf of all Mancunians, I send condolences to the Royal Family for their loss as we prepare to extend our support to the next monarch.”
Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “Queen Elizabeth II has been the national figurehead for as long as most of us can remember, a symbol of continuity and stability through changing and sometimes turbulent times.
“We remember her visits to the city over the years, both on happy occasions such as when she opened the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, and darker moments such as when she helped comfort young people injured in the 22 May 2017 terror attack at Manchester Arena.
“She served the nation with incredible dedication and dignity. On behalf of all Mancunians, we share the nation’s sorrow and extend our condolences to the Royal Family and the whole country.”
The flag on Central Library has been lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The flag will remain in place up to 8am the day after the State Funeral.
The Queen’s Books of Condolence will be open to visitors in the Reading Room of Central Library from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday until the day following the funeral.
More information about how Manchester will commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II can be found on the Council’s website.