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Sept 2022
Just 13 weeks ago, the bells at Ripon Cathedral rang out in joyous celebration of Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, but today the bells were muffled as they rang out for an hour at midday to mark the passing of the UK's most enduring monarch.
The Dean of Ripon, the Very Revd John Dobson, led the jubilee civic service for North Yorkshire held at the cathedral on June 2, which was attended by the great and the good of the county.
From today and over the period of national mourning, the doors of the iconic church, founded 1,350 years ago by St Wilfrid, will be open to all, who wish to pay their respects to Her Majesty.
This can be done by signing the book of condolence in the north transept, through private prayer, by attending a service or leaving flowers.
Dean John, told the Stray Ferret:
In a message on the cathedral's website, he said The Queen was:
The cathedral, which the Queen visited in 1985 for the Royal Maundy Service, has been the focus of celebration for its 1,350th anniversary since April, attracting visitors from across the region as well as overseas.
Over the coming days it is ready to welcome visitors, who wish to make their own tribute and reflect on Her Majesty's remarkable reign.
Today, there will be an Evensong Service at 5.30 and a Vigil Service at 8.15.
The Cathedral will be open daily from 8am.
The Great North Art Show, which was due to begin at the cathedral tomorrow, is being postponed.
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