The Queen: Books of condolence open in Halifax and rest of Calderdale

By Sarah Fitton
Published 9th Sep 2022, 10:30 BST
Updated 9th Sep 2022, 16:57 BST
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People are being invited to share their condolences and lay flowers in Halifax today in memory of Her Majesty The Queen.

Halifax Town Hall will have a book of condolence open to sign between 8am and 6pm today (Friday) and Monday to Friday next week.

Flowers may also be laid outside the Town Hall.

Halifax Minster will be open from 10am until 8pm today for those wishing to pay their respects.

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There will be space outside for floral tributes and the opportunity to light candles and pray inside.

Other local churches are also opening for people to pay their respects, including All Saints Church in Halifax, St Luke’s Church in Norland, St Bartholomew’s in Ripponden and Christ Church in Barkisland.

Todmorden Town Hall will have a book of condolence available to sign from Monday (September 12) to Thursday (September 15) between 10am and 3pm, and on Friday, September 16 from 1pm until 6pm.

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