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Queen's funeral: Venues across the West announce screenings

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Venues across the West will open for the public to watch the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Venues across the West will show the Queen's funeral service on Monday.

Bath Abbey, Bristol Cathedral and Salisbury Cathedral are due to live stream the ceremony on 19 September.

Gloucestershire County Council said it would not be holding any screenings, saying it had decided to let people "mark the funeral in their own way".

Revd Nicholas Papadopulos from Salisbury Cathedral said the screening there will allow people to "seek consolation".

"Screening the funeral within this sacred space offers an opportunity for the community to gather, along with people from across the country, to seek consolation, to give thanks for all that the Queen has done for us and to remember the Royal Family at this sad time," he added.

The Dean of Bristol, the Very Revd Mandy Ford, said: "We are honoured to make the cathedral available for those who would like to come together for the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and provide space for thanksgiving and remembrance of our late monarch."

Other live screenings set to go ahead:

Wiltshire

  • Salisbury Cathedral from 10:30 BST
  • The Parade Cinema in Marlborough - Time TBA

Gloucestershire

  • Holy Trinity at Minchinhampton - Time TBA
  • Parish Church of St John Baptist in Cirencester from 09:00 BST
  • The Kings Arms in Didmarton - Time TBA
  • The Snooty Fox in Tetbury - Time TBA
  • Hare and Hounds in Tetbury - Only for local residents from 15:00 BST.
  • Arlingham Village Hall open from 10:00 BST

Bristol

  • Bristol Cathedral - Time TBA

Somerset

  • Bath Abbey screening will commence at 10:30 BST.

Gloucester Cathedral will hold a vigil the night before the funeral marking a national moment of reflection at 20:00 BST.

The Interim Dean of Gloucester, Canon Dr Andrew Braddock, said: "On the eve of the funeral, Gloucester Cathedral will be open to provide a safe place for quiet reflection as we observe a special time of vigil and waiting.

"The ancient tradition of keeping vigil reflects the cathedral's unique history as the only place outside Westminster Abbey to have seen both the coronation and burial of kings."

A Gloucestershire County Council spokesperson said: "Yesterday we held a council meeting dedicated to giving remembrance and thanks for the life of Her Majesty the Queen.

"On Sunday, Gloucester Cathedral will be live streaming a service of thanksgiving.

"As with other councils in the county we will not be putting large screens in place, instead allowing people and communities to mark Her Majesty the Queen's funeral in their own way."

People have been advised to check their local authority websites for more information about events taking place in their area over the weekend and on Monday.

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