Book of condolences on the Yorkshire Coast in memory of Her Majesty
The borough is welcoming floral tributes at various locations and is playing its part in Proclamation Day
People on the Yorkshire Coast are being invited to sign books of condolences and lay floral tributes in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
For those who cannot do it, a national e-condolence book has been set up and can be accessed at the Royal Family website.
Scarborough
A public ceremony to proclaim King Charles III as the nation’s new Sovereign will take place in the gardens at the side of Scarborough Town Hall on St Nicholas Street on Sunday 11th September at 4pm.
The Mayor of the Borough of the Scarborough, Councillor Eric Broadbent will read out the proclamation and the Town Crier, David Birdsall, will draw attention to the announcement just before 4pm in his customary manner.
Any member of the public is invited to attend the event and join councillors, council colleagues and special guests in observing the proclamation.
A book of condolence, which once complete, will be sent to Buckingham Palace for the Royal records, is now open at the Town Hall on St Nicholas Street in Scarborough for anyone to sign and pay their respects between 7.30am and 7.30pm each day until the day after the funeral.
People are invited to lay their floral tributes in memory of Her Majesty in the gardens at the side of the Town Hall.
Since the official announcement of the death yesterday (Thursday 8th September) the council has been flying the union flag at half-mast above the Town Hall as a formal mark of respect, as with all other civic buildings up and down the country.
In line with the national Proclamation Day, the flag will be raised to full height from 11am, Saturday 10th September and will be returned to half-mast at 1pm, Sunday 11th September, where it will remain up to and including the day of the funeral of Her Majesty.
Councillor Steve Siddons, leader of Scarborough Borough Council said: “It is with the deepest sadness that we have heard of the death of our Queen, Elizabeth II.
“She spent a remarkable life in service and duty. She was a keystone in all our lives with a long reign of dedication and devotion.
“She was literally the mother and grandmother of the nation and she was woven into the fabric of British life.”
Whitby
The union flag at Dock End will be flown at half mast until 8am on the morning following the state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The flag will be raised at 11am on the day of the official proclamation of the accession to the throne of King Charles III for a period of 24 hours.
The War Memorial at Dock End is allocated as a place for residents and visitors to lay flowers during the period of mourning.
Should you wish to lay flowers during this time, Whitby Town Council is asking people to ensure that all of the plastic wraps are removed before laying them.
At the end of the mourning period, at 9am the day following the funeral, there will be a ceremonial removal of the flowers. All flowers will then be taken away to be composted, with the compost a tree will be planted in the town, in memory of the Sovereign.
Cllr Linda Wild, Town Mayor of Whitby, said: "It was with deep sorry that we have heard of the death of our Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts as a town council, on behalf of the people of Whitby, are with the Royal Family at this sad time.
"Her Majesty has been the foundation of our country throughout my lifetime and she achieved an unprecedented seventy years as queen – an event which brought together our nation in celebration this summer. I think we can all reflect on the values of public service and stability that she has offered us as Queen and Princess for more than eighty years.
"Our sadness is with our new King and the wider Royal Family because the loss of a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent accentuates the personal loss amid this time of national mourning. As a council and as a community, we will pause at this time to mark the passing of the Queen with gratitude for a long and eventful life.
"God Save the King."
Filey
Filey has a book of condolences at the Town Council Offices which are open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
People can also play floral tributes in Memorial Gardens.
Bridlington
Bridlington Town Council said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of Bridlington Town Council and her residents we wish to express our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to all members of The Royal Family.
"If you would like to sign a book of condolence there is one available at the office at 2A Marshall Avenue, Bridlington during the office hours of 9am and 1pm."