More than 200 people gathered at Great Yarmouth's main church to pay their respects to the Queen.

On Sunday night Great Yarmouth Minster held a service of thanksgiving and commemoration for the life and reign of the Queen.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Rev Canon Simon Ward welcomes people to the Minster serviceRev Canon Simon Ward welcomes people to the Minster service (Image: Archant)

The service was led by Rev Canon Simon Ward, who paid tribute to the Queen's "humility" and "inextinguishable faith" as she served the country and Commonwealth and her own family.

The Bishop of Thetford the Right Rev Alan Winton gave the sermon.

He spoke about the Queen's "strong affection for Norfolk" and paid tribute to her compassion and generosity.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: School children read out prayersSchool children read out prayers (Image: Archant)

The service also saw school children say prayers for the Queen and ended with people singing God Save the King.

Mayor of the borough Graham Plant and Deputy Lieutenant for Norfolk Jane Cator gave Bible readings.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Mayor Graham Plant gives a Bible readingMayor Graham Plant gives a Bible reading (Image: Archant)

The Minster has a book of condolence.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Standard bearers took part in the Minster serviceStandard bearers took part in the Minster service (Image: Archant)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The service gave thanks for the Queen's life and her reignThe service gave thanks for the Queen's life and her reign (Image: Archant)