The Queen visited Norfolk many times over the years and spent a large proportion of her life at Sandringham.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died aged 96 surrounded by her family at her home in Balmoral on Thursday.

Here we take a look through our archives at some of her visits to schools, events, factories and more across Norfolk.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen in King's Lynn in February 1953The Queen in King's Lynn in February 1953 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen visiting hospital patients at the QEH in King's Lynn in 1993The Queen visiting hospital patients at the QEH in King's Lynn in 1993 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen and Queen Mother leave Flitcham church through a small crowd of well-wishers in 1999The Queen and Queen Mother leave Flitcham church through a small crowd of well-wishers in 1999 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Photos of the Queen visiting Flitcham Primary School in 2009Photos of the Queen visiting Flitcham Primary School in 2009 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arriving by train at King's Lynn Station, ready for their Christmas break at Sandringham in 2012The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arriving by train at King's Lynn Station, ready for their Christmas break at Sandringham in 2012 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen during a visit to RAF Coltishall in 2005The Queen during a visit to RAF Coltishall in 2005 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen during her walkabout at Thetford in 1993The Queen during her walkabout at Thetford in 1993 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen pictured at Sporle races in 1955The Queen pictured at Sporle races in 1955 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen at The Royal Norfolk Show in Norwich in 1986The Queen at The Royal Norfolk Show in Norwich in 1986 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen at the Royal Norfolk Show in 1986The Queen at the Royal Norfolk Show in 1986 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen and members of the Royal Family prepare to brave the elements after the Christmas morning service at Sandringham, December 1990. Picture: Archant LibraryThe Queen and members of the Royal Family prepare to brave the elements after the Christmas morning service at Sandringham, December 1990. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen meets her guests at Sandringham garden party.The Queen meets her guests at Sandringham garden party. (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen at Sandringham on Christmas Day in 2009The Queen at Sandringham on Christmas Day in 2009 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen chats to wellwishers outside West Newton church in 2000The Queen chats to wellwishers outside West Newton church in 2000 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen inspects the Guard of Honour at RAF Marham. words Peter Williamson.The Queen inspects the Guard of Honour at RAF Marham. words Peter Williamson. (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen at RAF Marham in 2010The Queen at RAF Marham in 2010 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen officially opened The Forum in Norwich in 2002The Queen officially opened The Forum in Norwich in 2002 (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen in NorwichThe Queen in Norwich (Image: Archant Library)

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Queen visiting the UEA in 1994The Queen visiting the UEA in 1994 (Image: Archant Library)