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Diamond Jubilee: Thousands take part in street parties | |
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Street parties are being held across England with organisers vowing they will carry on "come rain or shine". | |
BBC Weather forecasters correctly predicted cloudy and cool conditions with rain across much of the UK. | BBC Weather forecasters correctly predicted cloudy and cool conditions with rain across much of the UK. |
In Chapel Allerton, Leeds, street party organiser Matt Tamplin said they had experienced rain at parties before and it would not put them off. | In Chapel Allerton, Leeds, street party organiser Matt Tamplin said they had experienced rain at parties before and it would not put them off. |
He said: "We'll carry on, we've got two big marquees and a few umbrellas so we'll be fine." | He said: "We'll carry on, we've got two big marquees and a few umbrellas so we'll be fine." |
Almost 9,500 roads are shut across England and Wales for parties, while others are holding smaller get-togethers in gardens and parks. | Almost 9,500 roads are shut across England and Wales for parties, while others are holding smaller get-togethers in gardens and parks. |
Organisers of the Big Jubilee Lunch predicted millions of people would get together with neighbours and friends to share food at parties and picnics. | Organisers of the Big Jubilee Lunch predicted millions of people would get together with neighbours and friends to share food at parties and picnics. |
The rain did not put people off in Morecambe, Lancashire, where a Jubilee party is taking place along a mile-and-a-half of the promenade. | The rain did not put people off in Morecambe, Lancashire, where a Jubilee party is taking place along a mile-and-a-half of the promenade. |
Fire brigade sirens rang out to signal the event's opening where about 3,000 people are enjoying the atmosphere. | |
Organiser Tricia Heath said earlier: "Fingers crossed the weather will get better, but it won't stop our party." | |
Hundreds of people were expected to take to the streets of Liverpool where Valerie Watson, from Toxteth, said they would not let the rain stop their plans for a party in Carter Street. | Hundreds of people were expected to take to the streets of Liverpool where Valerie Watson, from Toxteth, said they would not let the rain stop their plans for a party in Carter Street. |
She said: "People are making the sandwiches, we are hanging out the decorations." | She said: "People are making the sandwiches, we are hanging out the decorations." |
'Highest street party' | |
Hundreds of thousands of people are in London for the River Thames Jubilee Pageant. | Hundreds of thousands of people are in London for the River Thames Jubilee Pageant. |
More than 1,000 boats, traditional and modern, are escorting the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh aboard a specially decorated royal barge down the river. | |
One vantage point is from what organisers have said is "the highest street party in London" close to the top of Millbank Tower in Westminster. | |
The 28th and 29th floors are decked out in bunting with hundreds of guests enjoying the Jubilee Pageant as it sails past. | |
In Battersea Park, a right royal "knees-up" is being staged to mark the Jubilee. | In Battersea Park, a right royal "knees-up" is being staged to mark the Jubilee. |
Designer Wayne Hemingway helped to mastermind the eclectic festival by the Thames, that celebrates music, food, fashion and art from the past 60 years. | |
Many rail passengers were unable to get on packed Chiltern trains to London in Warwickshire and Oxfordshire earlier. | Many rail passengers were unable to get on packed Chiltern trains to London in Warwickshire and Oxfordshire earlier. |
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire reporter Sian Grzeszczyk said she had seen lots of disappointed people left on platforms including about 150 at Banbury, Oxfordshire. | |
In Grimsby, two events were cancelled because of wind and rain. | In Grimsby, two events were cancelled because of wind and rain. |
The Waltham Windmill Preservation Society was set to hold a Diamond Jubilee fun day but said it would be rearranged for a future date. | The Waltham Windmill Preservation Society was set to hold a Diamond Jubilee fun day but said it would be rearranged for a future date. |
Organisers of the Asian and Cultural Mela, which was due to take place in People's Park, also called the event off. | Organisers of the Asian and Cultural Mela, which was due to take place in People's Park, also called the event off. |
Naked picnic | Naked picnic |
In addition to the main events in London, hundreds of of celebrations are taking place across England including: | In addition to the main events in London, hundreds of of celebrations are taking place across England including: |
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In Gloucestershire, a street party is being held for residents whose homes were damaged in a gas explosion. | In Gloucestershire, a street party is being held for residents whose homes were damaged in a gas explosion. |
One home was destroyed and two others had to be demolished in Rosehill Street, Cheltenham, following the blast on 10 May. | One home was destroyed and two others had to be demolished in Rosehill Street, Cheltenham, following the blast on 10 May. |
In Hertfordshire, members at the Spielplatz Naturists Centre at Bricket Wood, near St Albans, hosted a naked teddy "bares" picnic. | |
Tina Yates, one of the directors of the centre, said although the rain had prompted some members to put on clothes, "the teddies won't be clothed". | Tina Yates, one of the directors of the centre, said although the rain had prompted some members to put on clothes, "the teddies won't be clothed". |
Further afield, a Diamond Jubilee tea party thought to be one of the most remote in the world will take place later in the Arctic. | Further afield, a Diamond Jubilee tea party thought to be one of the most remote in the world will take place later in the Arctic. |
Polar explorer Antony Jinman, from Plymouth, will lead a six-man group to the summit of Mount Barbeau. | Polar explorer Antony Jinman, from Plymouth, will lead a six-man group to the summit of Mount Barbeau. |
Once at the top they will celebrate with tea and cake, fly an Explorer's Club flag and send a message to the Queen. | Once at the top they will celebrate with tea and cake, fly an Explorer's Club flag and send a message to the Queen. |
In Hertfordshire, a council has bought in water from a local landscaping company so a town fountain can be switched on for the celebrations. | |
The Coronation Fountain, a landmark in Welwyn Garden City, was turned off due to the hosepipe ban. | The Coronation Fountain, a landmark in Welwyn Garden City, was turned off due to the hosepipe ban. |
A West Sussex village has marked the celebrations with a royal-themed scarecrow contest. | A West Sussex village has marked the celebrations with a royal-themed scarecrow contest. |
Up to 100 straw effigies are lining the streets in and around West Hoathly and Scarpthrone. | Up to 100 straw effigies are lining the streets in and around West Hoathly and Scarpthrone. |
See all the latest Diamond Jubilee news and features at bbc.co.uk/diamondjubilee | See all the latest Diamond Jubilee news and features at bbc.co.uk/diamondjubilee |
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