Carlisle's silent 'morning of mourning' during the Queen's funeral

The empty streets - created by bars, restaurants and shops closing their doors as a mark of respect to the late monarch - meant the Great Border City was almost completely devoid of its usual bustle from 10am onwards, the time the funeral proceedings commenced.

The busiest part of the town became Bitts Park, which had several hundred people in attendance, with people from all walks of life arranged in front of a live screening of the historic state funeral.

We’ve gathered some pictures at the time to show just how quiet the city became.

Cobbled path of Fisher Street. Picture: Paul McTaggart (Image: PMcTaggart)

Botchergate - a lot quieter than usual. Picture: Paul McTaggart (Image: PMcTaggart)

Minimal traffic in the city centre. Picture: Paul McTaggart (Image: PMcTaggart)

Church bells rang as the funeral commenced. Picture: Paul McTaggart (Image: PMcTaggart)

Even the railway station was almost empty. Picture: Paul McTaggart (Image: PMcTaggart)

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