In pictures: The Queen's visits to Norfolk through the years

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.

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

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

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

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

The 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)

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

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

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

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

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

The 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Queen in Norwich (Image: Archant Library)

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