Hartlepool buildings to be illuminated to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

On Saturday 5th February  – the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne – Hartlepool Borough Council will be illuminating Hartlepool Art Gallery between 6pm and 9pm.

Then on Sunday 6th February – again between 6pm and 9pm – the Council will light St Hilda’s Church on the Headland to celebrate this unprecedented anniversary.

Residents are encouraged to share photos on social media using the hashtags #PlatinumJubileeHartlepool and #HM70Hartlepool

Events and initiatives will take place throughout the year, culminating in a four day UK bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June.

The bank holiday will provide an opportunity for people across Hartlepool to come together to celebrate the historic milestone and we’ll be announcing further details in due course.

Councillor Brenda Loynes, the Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool, said: “I hope people across Hartlepool will enjoy seeing these two landmarks being illuminated to mark this remarkable occasion and to celebrate the amazing commitment and dedication of Her Majesty The Queen.

“June’s four day bank holiday weekend will provide us with a unique opportunity to celebrate our wonderful Queen and we’ll be lighting our beacons and holding a number of events at Elephant Rock, our brand new outdoor community events space on the Headland.”

Councillor Shane Moore, the Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, added: “The Queen has been a wonderful servant of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth and it is great that we are able to start our own celebrations of her reign in this way.

“There’s lots more to come later on in the year, but this is a great way to start celebrating such a unique occasion.”

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