IN PICTURES: Crowds gather as Cilla Black's funeral begins

Liverpool says goodbye to Cilla

The city of Liverpool has said goodbye to Liverpool at her funeral in the city this afternoon.

Fans line up through Woolton for Cilla Black's funeral which started at 1pm Credit: Dave Brown ITV

Crowds gather around Cilla's hearse as the funeral begins Credit: Jamal Williams Thomas ITV

Fans crowd together through Woolton as they watch the hearse pass through for the funeral that begun at 1pm Credit: Jamal Williams Thomas ITV

Mourners and fans line the streets of Woolton for Cilla Black's funeral Credit: Dave Brown ITV

Fans line up through Woolton holding roses for Cilla's funeral Credit: Dave Brown ITV

Crowds of Cilla's fans gather throughout Woolton for her funeral Credit: Dave Brown ITV

Cilla Black's funeral hearse arrives Credit: Natasha Carter ITV

Last updated Thu 20 Aug 2015