All our thoughts are with the Royal Family following the news that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, died peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday 8th September 2022.
Online book of condolence
The Royal Family book of condolence is available online.
Books of condolences
From today, Friday 9 September, books of condolence will be opened in North Northamptonshire Council’s main office buildings to mark the sad news. These will be available for everyone to pay their respects.
Books of condolence will be located at the following locations:
- Corby: Main Reception, The Cube, Corby, NN17 1QG
- Kettering: Council Chamber, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX
- Thrapston: Main Reception, Cedar Drive, Thrapston, NN14 4LZ
- Wellingborough: Main Reception, Swanspool House, Doddington Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1BP
Kettering’s Council Chamber will be accessible from Bowling Green Road.
Opening times:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6pm
- Saturday, 9am to 5pm
- Sunday, 9am to 5pm
Please be aware that during peak periods there may be queues.
Closing of the books of condolence
The books of condolence will be closed on the day after the Queen’s funeral.
Once closed, the books of condolence will form part of North Northamptonshire Council’s archive so that future generations are able to easily gain access to them and find out the way in which this important national event was marked.
Floral tributes
People can lay floral tributes if they wish to do so. Some town and parish councils will wish to designate a space for floral tributes in their areas. Please check their individual websites for details.
- Corby: Floral tributes lawned area on the lower level flower terrace closest to the bus shelter at George Street
- Kettering: Floral tributes may be laid on the grass in front of the flagpole on Bowling Green Road
- Thrapston: Floral tributes to be laid by the flagpole at East Northants House
- Wellingborough: Floral tributes to be laid in front of the fountain directly in front of Swanspool House at the corner of London Road and Doddington Road.