Leeds books of condolence: Where and when you can leave your messages for the Queen

Books of condolence – both physical and online – have been set up to allow the people of Leeds to leave their tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.
Georgina Morris
By Georgina Morris
Published 9th Sep 2022, 18:38 BST
Updated 15th Sep 2022, 18:01 BST
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Meanwhile, floral tributes from members of the public can be laid on the steps of Leeds Civic Hall in Millennium Square.

Leeds Civic Hall

A book of condolence for The Queen has been opened at Leeds Civic Hall.

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The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Robert Gettings, signs the book of condolence at Civic Hall. Picture: Steve RidingThe Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Robert Gettings, signs the book of condolence at Civic Hall. Picture: Steve Riding
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Robert Gettings, signs the book of condolence at Civic Hall. Picture: Steve Riding

The book at Leeds Civic Hall will be available to sign from 8am-6pm every day including weekends.

Anyone wanting to sign should arrive at the Portland Crescent reception at Leeds Civic Hall and they will be brought through to the ante-chamber.

On Friday morning, the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Bob Gettings, and council leader James Lewis were joined by cross party representatives and the council’s chief executive, Tom Riordan, to officially open and sign the book.

Online

The city has also set up an online book of condolence, which will be open until 6pm the day after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Contributions will be reviewed before being published. After the period of mourning these messages will be digitally archived for posterity.

Visit https://bookofcondolences.leeds.gov.uk to leave your message.

Leeds Minster, Kirkgate

A Book of Condolence has been opened at Leeds Minster. It will remain open until the day after The Queen’s funeral.

All are welcome to the Minster at the times below to pray, light a candle or leave a message.

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Visit https://leedsminster.org/the-death-of-hm-queen-elizabeth-ii for dates and times.

Holy Trinity, Boar Lane

The church building is open daily until Thursday September 15 for quiet reflection and prayer at lunchtimes, noon-2pm. There will be an opportunity to sign a condolence book and to light a candle.

St Aidan’s Church, Harehills

St Aidan’s Church in Roundhay Road has opened a book of condolence which will be open until Tuesday September 20.

Friday September 16, 10am-1pm and 5.30pm-7.30pm

Saturday September 17, 10am-12.30pm

Sunday September 18, 9.30am-12.30pm

Tuesday September 20, 10.30am-12.30pm

Please email [email protected] to share details of other books of condolence that are now open.

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