In Pictures: Platinum Jubilee fun across West Midlands

Image source, Ann Quinn

Image caption, The race is on, with 'The Queen' falling well behind in a Coventry sack race

Thousands of people across the West Midlands marked the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with street parties and celebrations.

Despite indifferent weather conditions, neighbours, friends and communities came together to mark the monarch's 70-year reign.

The Queen said she was "humbled and deeply touched" by the wider Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

In a "thank you" letter after a concluding pageant in London, she said she remained committed to serving as monarch with the support of her family.

The Queen said despite not being at every event: "My heart has been with you all."

Image source, Benevolent Union of Steampunk Tinkerers

Image caption, The Benevolent Union of Steampunk Tinkerers, from Dudley, celebrated at Baddesley Clinton

Image source, Dani Saveker

Image caption, Residents from three streets came together for a street party in Boldmere, near Sutton Coldfield

Image source, Rob Clayton

Image caption, A corgi cake created by Iris Adams in Lichfield

Image source, David Peace

Image caption, A colourful array of Platinum Jubilee treats in Dosthill, near Tamworth

Image source, Jeff Reynolds

Image caption, Crowning glory for residents in West Bromwich

Image source, Julie Thomas

Image caption, Julie Thomas made a crown from an old CD stand, a discarded plant stand, a broken lampshade, two decanter stoppers and broken jewellery

Image source, Michelle Ward

Image caption, Platinum Jubilee morris dancing in Broadway

Image source, John Bray

Image caption, A platinum jubilee flower arrangement by Sheila Bishop in Hartlebury

Image source, Rob Clayton

Image caption, A wave for the Queen from street-partying residents in Lichfield

Image source, Valerie Gough

Image caption, It might have been coat weather but residents still came together in Gnosall, near Stafford

Image source, Nigel Wheeler

Image caption, A celebration party took place in Telford for members of the deaf community

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