Beacons shine bright across the West Midlands

Large Crowds gathered to see the beacon be lit in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Beacons around the West Midlands shone bright, after they were lit on Thursday evening in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

More than 3,500 beacons were lit across the UK and in the capital cities of Commonwealth countries, with Her Majesty participating in the beacon lighting event at Windsor Castle.

Beacons could be seen for miles around Shropshire from the top of the Wrekin in Telford

As the sun set over the Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, crowds gathered to get a glimpse of the roaring flames

There were smiles all around as the beacon was lit by the Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands, John Crabtree, in Victoria Square, Birmingham

Families enjoyed an evening out as they watched the flames in Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent

Rural villages across the region took part in the beacon lightings, one needing a very long stick to light the Cheswardine beacon in north-east Shropshire

The sky was lit up over the Welcombe Hills in Stratford by a beacon and fireworks

The West Midlands continues to celebrate the Jubilee over the weekend, with more street parties planned.