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Greater Manchester pauses to mark a moment in history

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Mourners across Greater Manchester have stopped to pay their respects for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. On the day of her state funeral, shops, motorways, and workplaces have closed to bring the city-region to a standstill on what is a momentous occasion for the nation.

The Manchester Evening News has reporters out across Greater Manchester capturing the mood of mourners. Throughout the area, residents have been shown an outpouring of grief for their beloved monarch, M.E.N.

staffers have found. Before the state funeral formally begins, here is the mood of the region. READ MORE: Queen's funeral LIVE as nation comes to a standstill for state funeral of Elizabeth II Chris Slater, stationed at the Queen’s Arms in Audenshaw, said: “The pub isn’t even open yet but already a couple have pulled up in their car to have their picture taken with it. “My daughter lives in Ireland and I wanted to send her some pictures,” the woman said. “I can’t get over it.

It’s unbelievable.” Stephen Topping is watching proceedings in Manchester Cathedral. Mourners began to arrive at 8am, he said, and are ‘fixed’ to the large television screen.

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