Ryedale falls silent as mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II

Shops and attractions across district are closed today as a mark of respect for the Queen, who died on September 8 aged 96 after 70 years on the throne.

Streets normally packed with residents were deserted this morning as many people have stayed at home to watch the live coverage of the state funeral - while others have travelled to London to pay their respects.

Tributes have been placed in many shop windows - many including pictures of Queen Elizabeth II along with Union Jack flags.

The Wesley Centre, in Malton opened its doors for the screening of the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Multiply minister Hendrik Klaver said he felt it was important people had the opportunity to watch the funeral together.

"Many people may not want to be on by themselves for such an event so we felt it was important to provide the chance for them to come together with others," he added.

"This day means a lot for people in this country and across the world."

"I am Dutch and our royal family works closely with this country's royal family.

"I also admired the Queen's faith which I found really inspirational along with her sense of duty and service."

Adam Clarke, from Malton, came to watch the service with his children.

He said: "We have never had a monach like this who has been on the throne for over 70 years and we will never see the like again in our lifetime."

"The Queen has done so much for our country and the whole world."

Adam added that the sight of the funeral and parade was something unique to this country.

"People around the world will be looking at this day in complete amazement. No-one else does anything like this," he added.