Bridport Book of Condolence at Town Hall
Council invites public to pay tribute to the Queen
A Book of Condolence has opened at Bridport Town Hall, so people can pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away on Thursday.
It will be available between 9am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday.
The council have also confirmed that the Union Flags at the Town Hall, Mountfield, and Bridport Cemetery will fly at half-mast and there will be Civic Service at St Mary’s Church, Bridport on Thursday 15 September which will begin at 6pm.
Those wishing to use the lift located in the Tourist Information Centre to access the Town Hall, are advised to do so between 9.00am and 5.00pm. It will remain open until the day following the funeral.
Mayor of Bridport, Ian Bark, shared his condolences:
"It was with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
"During her reign we have seen major changes in many aspects of our society and times of great turbulence, but she has remained a constant in our lives throughout, a serene and measured presence as our head of state.
"As a nation we mourn her passing with enormous sorrow.
"On behalf of the town of Bridport I offer our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family at this difficult time, and our deepest gratitude for Her Majesty’s lifelong service as the mother of our nation."
Those wishing to express their written condolences, but unable to visit the Town Hall in person, can send them to the Town Clerk at the following address:
Bridport Town Council, Mountfield, Rax Lane, Bridport DT6
Alternatively, these can be emailed to: enquiries@bridport-tc.gov.uk, for inclusion in the Book of Condolence.
It is expected that the local proclamation of Her Majesty’s successor, King Charless II, will take place at 3pm this Sunday, outside the Town Hall in Bucky Doo Square, subject to timings confirmed by national protocol.
Anyone wishing to lay flowers in remembrance of the Queen, have been advised to be pay their tributes in Bucky Doo Square, around the tree, mindful of the need to maintain a public thoroughfare.
Any flowers that are unwrapped, and no non-compostable items should be used.