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Two minutes silence in central London

London bombings - London remembers

Millions of Londoners observed a two minute silence to remember those who died in last Thursday's bomb attacks.

At noon on Thursday July 14 a two minute's silence was observed to mark the start of a series of events giving Londoners the chance to remember the victims of the bombings.

Every bus in the capital stopped and Londoners stood on the streets in silence to send a message of defiance to terrorists.

A book of condolence was also opened in Trafalgar Square  for residents and visitors to London to sign.

(Click on the link on the right hand column to view pictures of Londoners observing the two minute silence.)

"At this time it's important for people from all backgrounds to stand together."

Jarvis Cocker

At 6pm Londoners thousands of Londoners took part in a vigil in Trafalgar Square to remember those who died and to thank the transport and emergency services staff who helped care for those affected by the blasts.

London United

The capital's anti-racism festival Rise has been re-named London United. It will feature Suggs, Lemar, Goldie Lookin' Chain, The Mitchell Brothers, Kano and Eska.

The free concert will be held in Burgess Park, Southwark, on Saturday July 16 from 12pm until 8.30pm.

Mr Ken Livingstone said: 'The bombings that took place last week indiscriminately attacked Londoners irrespective of race, culture, religion or age. London is the future. This free gig will show that London stands firm and celebrates its status as a city of all races, faiths and cultures, the very thing the bombers hate.'

Former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker is also supporting the London United free concert.

He said: 'At this time it's important for people from all backgrounds to stand together - it's also important for them to enjoy themselves. This event allows them to do both.'

Rock band Queen have invited emergency services personnel who dealt with the London bombings to their Hyde Park concert as a gesture of thanks.

Queen frontman Paul Rodgers said he wanted Friday's concert - postponed in the wake of the attacks - to become a tribute to their work.

Email in pictures of your office, friends or family observing Thursday's two minute silence to yourlondon@bbc.co.uk

last updated: 04/06/2008 at 10:52
created: 14/07/2005

Have Your Say

sam
upset because thay are dead

charlotte
i feel so sorry for what happened to everyone that got killed and i hope that their families can get over it.x

paige
i feel really sorry when i hear about the boms on the bus i hope that people can learn to live with the facts x

matt clarke
i will remember the people who passed away all the time, 2 minute silence is a good way to show respect. i am sorry for all of the people that have had family pass away.

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