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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Abigail Nicholson

Flowers and children's drawings left to remember 'our Qween'

Dozens of floral tributes, bears and children's drawings were left in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Tributes to the late Queen, who died in Balmoral on Thursday, September 8, were left outside Liverpool Town Hall on High Street. Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died aged 96 after reigning for 70 years.

There was a steady trickle of people coming to Liverpool Town Hall to lay flowers and pay their respects to Her Majesty or sign the official book of condolence.

READ MORE: Leave your tribute in the Liverpool ECHO's online condolence book

Many people left flowers with heartfelt notes attached to them, while children left small teddys and drawings.

One note left in the City Centre read: "To Her Majesty, sincerest thanks for all you have done. You have devoted your life to service for your country and we are forever grateful. Stephen, Heather, Chris and Katie."

Another card, left by Denise Hodgson, 70, said: "To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the strongest woman ever. You kept our world together God help us now. RIP."

A note attached to a bunch of flowers read: "'Our Qween' We loved you very much. God bless."

A tribute for the Queen outside Liverpool Town Hall (Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)
Floral tributes for the Queen outside Liverpool Town Hall (Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)

Liverpool, and the rest of the commonwealth has officially entered a period of mourning, which will last until seven days after the state funeral. Union flags above council buildings, royal residences and military bases will be lowered and flown at half-mast.

A number of books of condolence will also be available for the public to sign from today (Friday). Liverpool Cathedral have announced a book of condolences will be opened in the Lady Chapel.

Visitors will be able to access the book daily between 8am and 6pm by entering the cathedral's outside doors of the Queen’s Walk. Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Roy Gladden, has also said people wanting to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth will be able to do so at the Town Hall.

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Queen Elizabeth II: Leave your tribute in the Liverpool ECHO's online condolence book

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