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7 July Anniversary

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Please note that this event has already occured.

Key information

Date: Thursday 07 July 2022

Time: 11:50am to 1:15pm

Cost: Free

On the morning of 7 July 2005, four coordinated suicide attacks were carried out by terrorists in London. The terrorists targeted commuters travelling on public transport during the morning rush hour. It was the worst single terrorist atrocity on British soil.

We honour the 52-people killed and 700 injured, we will never forget those who lost their lives.

About the ceremony

The Mayor of London and representatives of the key agencies and emergency services will pay tribute to the victims during the annual wreath laying ceremony. This is a tribute of rememberance to honour the people killed and injured and their families, and to the first reponsders and other members of the public who were intimately involved in the event and aftermath.

There is a personal commemoration service for survivors and bereaved families following the wreath laying ceremony. This service is an intimate moment and will include music from the London International Gospel Choir, a series of readings and the laying of flowers by bereaved families and survivors.

We ask that members of the public remember the victims, bereaved and survivors by watching via the 7th July Community YouTube Channel.

Order of Service

11:50

Welcome: Tony Moore

One Minute’s Silence 

11:55

Speaker: Ella Young

Speaker (Virtual): Graham Foulkes

Speaker: Garri Holness

12:15

Song: Memories

Performed by the London International Gospel Choir

12.20

Speaker: David Smith

Speaker: Christian Fisher

12:30

Song: Yes You Can – Emilie Sande

Performed by the London International Gospel Choir

12:35

Reading of the names of those killed on 7th July 2005 

Tim Coulson 

12:45

Closing remarks  

Jo Dover

12:50

Laying of flowers 

A single flower to be laid at each pillar and on the memorial stone 

Song: Higher Love – Whitney Houston

Performed by the London International Gospel Choir

13:15

End of ceremony 

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