Where is thatchers funeral

The threat of demonstrations -- on top of fears that dissident Irish Republicans may try to act -- heightened security concerns around the funeral and more than 4, Metropolitan Police officers were placed on duty for the event. Roads near St. Paul's Cathedral closed and buses were diverted from early Wednesday as part of the security operation. Margaret Thatcher's mixed legacy Mixed feelings over Thatcher funeral Controversial cost of Thatcher's funeral Blair on Thatcher: 'A towering figure' Many Britons blame Thatcher for creating soaring unemployment but supporters believe the tough reforms she pushed through transformed the British economy.

Thatcher: Revered and reviled, in death as in life. By am local time, supporters had crowded by the railings of the cathedral, some with folding chairs, and police stood on every few yards down the road to the cathedral.

At Ludgate Circus, a crowd of about 50 protesters waved Socialist Worker placards, a sign reading "Anarchists Against Thatcher" and rainbow-hued "Peace" flags. Another held a sign demanding 'Where was her respect for Goldthorpe and the miners?

Protester Hilary Jones said Thatcher had been strident in her beliefs "and her beliefs were so at odds to a large chunk of the population. But Conservative Party activist Lionel Voke said he credited Thatcher with the success of his business.

I accept that not everyone sees it the same way, but it's the same if Tony Blair died -- I wouldn't necessarily come, but I'd expect him to be treated with respect, and I'd want him to rest in peace. Village hosts anti-Thatcher funeral. This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. An Effigy of Margaret Thatcher is burnt in Goldthorpe.

Published 17 April One Whitehall source said: "It will look and feel like a state funeral to all intents and purposes. Costs are to be borne by the government and Thatcher's estate, with Downing Street declining to reveal at this stage the proportion to be met by the nation. A No 10 spokesman said the payments from the public purse would be published after the event.

They will undoubtedly include the costs of the planned military procession, involving hundreds of members of the armed services, and of the major policing and security operation expected to be mounted.

Thatcher was understood to fear that a parliamentary bill, which would have to be passed to permit public funds for a state funeral, could prompt a divisive debate. Thatcher's coffin will be moved to the chapel of St Mary Undercroft in the Palace of Westminster on the night before the funeral.

On the day, the streets will be cleared of traffic and the coffin will be taken by hearse to the church of St Clement Danes, the RAF chapel in the Strand. The coffin is carried on a gun carriage drawn by the King's Troop Royal Artillery. Crowds watched in respectful silence as the procession began. Grandchildren Michael and Amanda Thatcher walk in front of the coffin. Mark and Sarah Thatcher watch as the coffin of his mother leaves St Paul's.

After the service the Queen spoke to the Thatcher family. Earlier in the morning spectators began to take up their position. The majority of those on the route were clearly supporters. A small number do not remember the former prime minister's rule so kindly. Some bought placards to express their view Lady Thatcher's coffin leaves the Palace of Westminster.

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