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Queen Elizabeth II: Woolly postbox topper tributes appear across England

Lisa Jarmany Post box topper in Tydd St Mary, LincolnshireLisa Jarmany
Lisa Jarmany created this topper in Tydd St Mary in Lincolnshire

Knitted and crocheted tributes are just one of many ways people across England have found to honour the late Queen.

Queen Elizabeth II died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland on Thursday at the age of 96.

Since her death a number of postboxes across the country have been decked out with special woolly tops.

The Royal Mail said it appreciated "the creativity" but has asked people to ensure they do not prevent mail from being collected or posted.

Many of the toppers feature images of the late monarch, her beloved corgis and an array of crowns.

Lynn Clegg Post box topper of the Queen at Walton, near WakefieldLynn Clegg
Lynn Clegg's toppers have seen villagers call her the 'Banksy of Walton'
Victoria Gibbons Post box topperVictoria Gibbons
Victoria Gibbons fashioned this topper for a postbox in Walters Ash, High Wycombe

Lisa Jarmany, from Tydd St Mary in Lincolnshire, said she had been taught to crochet by her great-grandmother when she was seven.

She said she had always wanted to make a postbox topper and the announcement of the Queen's death had pushed her to do it.

"It really made me think 'right, now I am going to get one done'."

Stafford group Chicks that Knit describe the process of making a topper

Ms Jarmany said it was "quite fiddly" to do and it took her about 20 hours to complete.

"Our post box is right outside our village shop, which I run," she said.

"I just know it will bring a smile to a lot of people's faces."

Mickleover Ward Councillors Postbox topperMickleover Ward Councillors
This topper appeared at Mickleover in Derbyshire
Wendy Sutton Post box topperWendy Sutton
This one was spotted in Sutton on Sea near Mablethorpe

Lynn Clegg, from Walton near Wakefield in West Yorkshire, has been making postbox toppers for two years.

"I started doing them during the first lockdown," she explained.

"I had to shield for 18 months due to starting chemotherapy.

"The villagers absolutely love them and they now call me Banksy of Walton."

Laura Sutcliffe Post box topperLaura Sutcliffe
Laura Sutcliffe's topper in Church Stretton, Shropshire, thanked the Queen for her years of service
Windermere Post Office Windermere Post Office crown topperWindermere Post Office
This crown appeared on top of the postbox outside Windermere Post Office in Cumbria

A Royal Mail spokesperson said: "Over the years, our customers have created postbox toppers across the UK, including now to commemorate the period of national mourning for Her Majesty the Queen.

"We appreciate the creativity and hard work that goes into designing and making these works of art.

"We always ask that such decorations avoid raising any safety concerns or causing offence, and that toppers do not inadvertently prevent mail from being posted and collected."

Tracy Williams/Veronica Stevens Post box topperTracy Williams/Veronica Stevens
Tracy Williams' topper appeared in Heathfield, East Sussex, while Veronica Stevens' can be found in Burringham Road, Scunthorpe
Diane Croombs Postbox topperDiane Croombs
Diane Croombs placed her topper on a postbox in Gosport
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