Southwell Minster and Town Council pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death
The town of Southwell has joined with local authorities across the region in paying their respects to the Royal Family and the Queen following her death.
A minster bell will be rung 96 times — once for every year of the Queen's life — from noon, followed by a muffled peal.
The Queen visited Southwell in 1984 and Southwell Town Council offered their condolences.
A statement released by Southwell Town Council read: "It is with great sadness that Southwell Town Council marks the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.
"On behalf of the people of Southwell, Councillors join our fellow countrymen and people across the globe, as we remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest serving Monarch."
The statement also included advice to residents wishing to pay make their own personal tributes.
"Many people in the town will want to pay their respects. Residents who wish to lay flowers are invited to do so at the West Door of Southwell Minster.
"Southwell Town Council respectfully requests that flowers only are laid, rather than toys, candles or any other items, and that plastic flower bags are removed and disposed of in litter bins or taken home."
Members of the public wishing to leave messages can sign one of two books of condolence in the town.
These will be placed in Southwell Minster and in the Town Council offices at the Burgage.
The books will be available for signing from Monday to Friday between 09.00 and 17.00 until the day after the state funeral.
Southwell Minster also announced that a book of condolence has been opened and the Minster will be staying open until 7.30pm tonight to allow the public to make their own personal tributes.
"We invite you to sign the book of condolence, light a candle, and spend some time in private prayer and reflection as we remember Her Majesty The Queen." A statement read.
Alternatively, people may prefer to sign the Palace electronic book of condolence, which is available: www.royal.uk/books-condolence
The Church of England has also said a prayer following the death of our monarch.
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Right Rev Paul Williams said: "My prayers are very much with Her Majesty the Queen and her whole family, especially that they know the love and strength of God's presence is with them at this time."
