PEOPLE across the country have been offering their condolences in the wake of the death of the Queen. 

The UK's longest-serving monarch died at Balmoral after reigning for 70 years.

She died at the age of 96 on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer.

Councils have now opened official books, both online and in person, for people to pay their respects. 

Areas have also been designated for people to lay flowers for Her Majesty.

We have compiled a list of places across south east London where you can offer your condolences.

Bexleyheath:

Bexley Council will make this available from 9.30am on September 12 at the Contact Centre, Civic Offices, Bexleyheath.

There may be queues to sign the book, however, this will be managed by council Staff.

Although the official reception of flowers will be Hall Place and Danson House, any flowers that are brought to Civic Offices will be transported safely to one of these venues by Council Staff.

Greenwich: 

From September 9 until September 20, you can sign a book of condolence for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. 

The Eltham Centre

Monday to Sunday: 8am to 8pm

The Greenwich Centre

Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm

Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 5pm

Woolwich Town Hall

Monday to Sunday: 8am to 8pm

Bromley:

Books of Condolence are available at the Bromley Civic Centre and at the following library locations during opening hours:

Civic Centre, Committee Room

Biggin Hill Memorial Library

Central Library, Bromley

Orpington Library

Beckenham Library

Lewisham:

Books of condolence are now open to allow residents to pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen at the following locations:

The Civic Suite Catford:

Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Downham Library:

Open 9am - 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 5pm on Saturday

The Library at Deptford Lounge:

Open 9am - 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 5pm on Saturday

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