Where in Bath you can pay tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

Several locations in the county have opened books of condolences

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 9th Sep 2022

People in Bath are being encouraged to sign books of condolences, or lay floral tributes in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Three locations in the city have been opened for those who would like to make a tribute in person.

Alternatively, for those who can't make it in person to any of the local books, a national online version has been created and can be found here.

Here in Bath, following the announcement of Her Majesty the Queen's death, books of condolence have been opened at Bath Guildhall, Keynsham Memorial Gardens and the Midsomer Norton Library.

Bath Guildhall

The 18th century building in Bath is open for those wanting to sign a book of condolence for HM Queen Elizabeth II.

It is open 9.30am-5pm Monday-Thursday, and 9.30am-4.30pm Friday-Saturday.

Keynsham Community Space

The community area and music venue is also opening its doors for those wishing to write a message of condolence.

It is open 9.30am-5pm Monday-Thursday, and 9.30am-4.30pm Friday-Saturday. For those coming down on Sunday, their doors are open between 11.30am and 3pm.

Midsomer Norton Library and Information Service

It officially opened back in 2018 as another hub for the community, and is also offering locals the space to write their messages for the late Queen.

It is open 9.30am-5pm Monday-Thursday, and 9.30am-4.30pm Friday-Saturday. For those coming down on Friday, their doors are open between 9.30am-4.30pm, whilst on Saturday opening times are between 9.30am-1.30pm.

Floral tributes and union flags

Floral tributes can be left at Parade Gardens in Bath, Keynsham Memorial Gardens and the Hollies Garden, Midsomer Norton and Haycombe Cemetery.

Union flags are flying at half-mast at the Guildhall in Bath, Keynsham Memorial Gardens and Midsomer Norton Library and Information Service as a mark of respect.

Council flags will be raised on Proclamation Day and on the day following Proclamation Day they will be returned to half-mast.

Councillor Shaun Stephenson-McGall, Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “Many people will wish to pay tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II who was held in great affection and respect.

“On behalf of the people of Bath and North East Somerset we are flying flags on our buildings at half-mast and invite those wishing to leave a message of sympathy for the Royal Family to do so in one of our books of condolence which are now open.

"People are also welcome to lay flowers in Parade Gardens in Bath, in Keynsham Memorial Gardens, in the Hollies Garden in Midsomer Norton and Haycombe Cemetery, to honour the Queen.”

Bath and North East Somerset Council also released a statement following the death of the Queen, which can be read here.

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