Where to sign a book of condolence: Locations to leave messages in memory of the Queen
Shropshire's Lord Lieutenant has added her name to a book of condolence opened after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Anna Turner, the Queen's representative in the county, was among a number of dignitaries to attend Shrewsbury Castle this morning where a book has been opened.
People will be able to express their own thoughts of sympathy with books of condolence also opened in towns across the county from 9.30am today.
They will remain open until 6pm, and will then be available from 9am-6pm during weekdays next week, throughout the period of mourning.
Locations confirmed include Bridgnorth Library, Ludlow Library, The Mayor’s Parlour at Shrewsbury Castle, Market Drayton Library, Oswestry Library, Shrewsbury Library, Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, and Whitchurch Library.
Books of condolence will also be available at a number of town and parish councils and churches in Shropshire.
People will also be able to sign the national online condolence book at royal.uk
Those who do not have access to the internet or are not able to go to a location to sign a book of condolence, can send handwritten messages or cards to be addressed to Chair of Shropshire Council, Democratic Services, Shirehall, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND. These will be placed in the books of condolence.
The council added that floral tributes would be welcome at locations across the county, with a spokesman saying: "We know many people will want to express their sadness by laying flowers. Floral tributes can be made at Shrewsbury Castle as well as many other local locations across the county."
Telford & Wrekin Council has also made books of condolence available at several locations across the borough.
"In line with royal guidance, the books will be available until 5pm on the day following the funeral.
"After then, they will be held in the local archive, which is linked to the Royal Archives, so that future generations are able to access them and learn of the sentiments expressed by local people on the death of Her Majesty."
A number of churches have also confirmed that they are opening books of condolence, including St Laurence, Ludlow; St Mary’s, Bridgnorth; St Nicholas, Churchstoke; St Laurence, Church Stretton; St George’s, Pontesbury; St Michael’s, Madeley; St John the Baptist, Bishop’s Castle; St Mary, Cleobury Mortimer and Holy Trinity, Much Wenlock.
Where to sign a book of condolence in Shropshire
Bishop's Castle
St John the Baptist Church
Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth Library
Severn Valley Railway - Bridgnorth station and Engine House, Highley
St Mary's Church
Churchstoke
St Nicholas Church
Church Stretton
St Laurence Church
Cleobury Mortimer
St Mary Church
Ludlow
Ludlow Library
St Laurence Church
Madeley
St Michael's Church
Market Drayton
Market Drayton Library
Much Wenlock
Holy Trinity Church
Oswestry
Oswestry Library
Pontesbury
St George's Church
Shrewsbury
The Mayor’s Parlour at Shrewsbury Castle
Shrewsbury Abbey
Shrewsbury Library
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
Theatre Severn
Telford
Southwater Library
Wellington Library
Newport Library
Oakengates Library
Whitchurch
Whitchurch Library
