Lincoln Cathedral welcomes people mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II
People are lighting candles and leaving flowers in her memory
Last updated 10th Sep 2022
Lincoln mourners have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death.
There were emotional scenes at Lincoln Cathedral, where people are lighting candles and leaving flowers in her memory.
Books of condolence have been set up, which mourners started signing as soon as the Cathedralâs doors opened yesterday morning.
Some people were crying as they reflected on Her Majestyâs life, and others spoke of her inspirational effect.
Official sites in Boultham Park and Lincoln Guildhall will be opened to lay flowers.
Emma and Izzy Philips said: âShe was inspirational â a truly amazing lady. When I think of her, I think of someone who was always present.
âThe country wonât be the same without her. The Royal Family wonât have the same stature, which is very sad.â
Gillian Bibby said: âIt was a real shock when I heard the news.
âThe atmosphere inside the cathedral is perfect â itâs a wonderful way to remember her. Itâs even the ideal weather with the mist.â
The Cathedral will be open 8am - 8pm every day of mourning until after the funeral.
People are welcomed to light candles, sign books of condolences and take part in prayers - each hour, they can also lay flowers on the Dean's Green.
The Cathedral will remain dark inside by dimmed lighting to mark her passing.
The Very Reverend Christine Wilson, the Dean of Lincoln, describes the tributes at the cathedral:
"There is a sense that people are coming together to be together to mark the moment. "There's a lovely picture of the Queen with a single candle.
"There's banks of sand trays to put lighted candles in. And every one is somebody's contribution to that making thanksgiving and memorial to her.
"For me the Queen was such a faithful and dedicated Christian woman who brought so much wisdom to the world. She was a stateswoman of such inspiration".
A statement from The Very Revd Christine Wilson, Dean of Lincoln:
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the royal family on the news of the death of our much beloved Queen Elizabeth.
"Since the day of her coronation in 1953, her life has been one of loyal and unstinting service to our nation and the Commonwealth. She has brought great wisdom and stability and provided a shining example of Christian discipleship and witness as Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
"We give thanks for her life and deeply mourn her passing.
"We pray at this moment of great sorrow for the Royal family and all who mourn.
"May they know the consolation that the Lord is in our midst and turns the darkness of death into the dawn of new life, and the sorrow of parting into the joy of heaven. "