The sun shone on an uncharacteristically quiet morning in Manchester city centre. It was a strange morning; the mood sombre, contemplative.
The news of Her Majesty the Queen's death the day before was still sinking in for many. A few bunches of flowers had been laid, catching the glances of people clutching coffees making their way to the office.
As morning turned to afternoon, more people arrived to pay tribute to Elizabeth II. Soon, flowers surrounded the statue of Richard Cobden outside St Ann's Church. Some were in tears as they took a moment to pay their respects to a figure who has been a constant in their lives.
