Source: City of Westminster
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks in London on the 7th July 2005. As part of the commemorations, the Lord Mayor of Westminster and Leader of the Council attended a service today in St Paul’s Cathedral to mark the anniversary, alongside those directly connected to the incident.
Cllr Adam Hug, leader of Westminster City Council, said:
One of the darkest days in London’s history took place 20 years ago on 7/7 when four suicide bombers detonated devices near Aldgate, Edgware Road and Russell Square stations, killing 52 and injuring hundreds more.
“This is a day when we remember those victims, the survivors and the bravery of bystanders and the emergency services. It was a rush hour attack designed to bring fear to the City, but the terrorists did not defeat the spirit of ordinary people. As one community, Westminster rallied to help those wounded and slowly restore normal life.
“I will be at St Paul’s Cathedral for a special 7/7 anniversary service to pay tribute on behalf of the City of Westminster.“
The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Cllr Paul Dimoldenberg said:
Twenty years ago, London faced one of the darkest periods in its history. On 7th July 2005, attacks in Tavistock Square and near Aldgate, Edgware Road and Russell Square stations struck at the heart of our city, claiming 52 innocent lives and injuring hundreds more. Today, we honour those we lost, the survivors, and the remarkable bravery of the bystanders and emergency services who showed the best of who we are as Londoners. In the face of horror, our communities came together with compassion, resilience, and unity showing the unbreakable spirit of this city.”
“Today I will be representing the City of Westmisnter at St Paul’s Cathedral to remember those we lost and show this city stands strong in the face of adversity.”
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