Tributes flood in from across Crewe following death of the Queen
By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter
9th Sep 2022 | Local News
Tributes are flooding in from Crewe and further across Cheshire East - following the sad news that HM Queen Elizabeth has died aged 96.
Cheshire East Council leader, Sam Corcoran, said the borough of Cheshire East shares the great sense of loss felt by the Royal Family, the country as a whole and the Commonwealth at the passing of Her Majesty.
He said flags on all council buildings will be flown at half-mast.
"The Queen was a truly remarkable woman and her death has created a feeling of enormous loss," Cllr Corcoran said.
"She ruled this great country for 70 years, surpassing the reign of Queen Victoria. In 2022 she celebrated her platinum jubilee at the age of 96.
"Her ability to reach out to her subjects, through her television broadcasts and her public speeches, and appearances were instrumental in making us all feel a part of one big royal family, envied around the globe."
The council leader said that through conflict and war, the Queen had been an inspirational and comforting figure, whose strong words of quiet defiance and unity held the nation together.
"Her Majesty won the respect and admiration of nations, governments and monarchs around the world. Fifteen British prime ministers have served under her, plus the many prime ministers, former prime ministers and leaders of our Commonwealth countries," said Cllr Corcoran.
"The whole country and Commonwealth came together in a spirit of enormous celebration to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee – 70 years of unwavering service to her people."
"Anyone who wishes to lay flowers is welcome to place them at Westfields, Sandbach, Macclesfield Town Hall, or at Municipal Square, in Crewe."
Across the borough, politicians, community groups, businesses and residents have taken to social media to pay their respects to the much loved monarch.
Crewe and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan tweeted: "RIP Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
"The Queen was the best of us. Service and duty above all else. These pictures from Crewe and Leighton Hospital spanning generations show her dedication unwavering over the decades. I am deeply saddened at her passing."
Crewe town councillor and local councillors have also taken to social media.
The town council posted a message of condolence on Facebook, saying: "We are saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022. We join with the nation in mourning her loss."
Cllr Connor Naismith, who represents Crewe West on Cheshire East Council, tweeted: "Rest in peace Her Majesty the Queen. Her reign has been extraordinary, having been a constant figure in so many of our lives, during a time of huge changes in society and economy. Thoughts are with her family, and all those mourning her loss."
Queen Elizabeth II officially opened Crewe Heritage Centre back in the summer of 1987.
The museum posted: "The Crewe Heritage Centre is saddened to hear the news of HM Queen Elizabeth's death.
"Our thoughts are with her family, friends and all those coming to terms with the death of our longest reigning monarch.
"Her majesty is pictured below with His Worship the Mayor of Crewe and Nantwich, Charlie Elson at the opening of the Heritage Centre in July 1987."
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