July 7 this year marks 12 years since 52 people died and hundreds more were injured in attacks on London’s transport – in the worst single terrorist atrocity on British soil.
The terrible event is drawing a myriad of tributes today, with a wreath-laying ceremony led by mayor Sadiq Khan taking place at the 7 July Memorial in Hyde Park – which was opened on July 7 2009.
Today we remember the innocent victims who lost their lives on 7/7 & the heroic efforts of our emergency services and transport colleagues. pic.twitter.com/n0FjBP1YEU
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) July 7, 2017
“We will never forget those who lost their lives on 7/7 – and we honour them again today and they will always remain in our hearts,” said Khan. “The way our city stood together in the aftermath of the 7/7 attacks inspired the world.”
“When Londoners face adversity, we always pull together,” said Khan.
And pull together they have, with the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance and London Fire Brigade also paying their respects at the memorial.
#Onthisday we remember the victims and all those affected by the #LondonBombings 12 years ago #SevenSeven #WeStandTogether pic.twitter.com/2LpsYwvHcv
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) July 7, 2017
The Commissioner salutes those who tragically lost their lives during the 7/7 #LondonBombings #WeStandTogether pic.twitter.com/Iv2q724SBC
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) July 7, 2017
Today we're remembering all those who were affected by the July 7 bombings which took place in London 12 years ago today #LondonBombings pic.twitter.com/pM4Y7wYJyT
— London Ambulance (@Ldn_Ambulance) July 7, 2017
.@LFBCommissioner Dany Cotton laid a wreath in #HydePark today remembering victims of the 7/7 #londonbombings 12 years on #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/s7ONutZaI0
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 7, 2017
Our Chief Executive joined colleagues from @metpoliceuk & @LondonFire to lay a wreath honouring those affected by the #LondonBombings pic.twitter.com/7H7wKNyN4C
— London Ambulance (@Ldn_Ambulance) July 7, 2017
Meanwhile St Paul’s, the largest cathedral in London, had candles lit in remembrance.
When 4 bombs exploded on 7/7 2005, lives were destroyed & the flame of hope faltered for what seemed like an eternal moment #LondonBombings pic.twitter.com/U5YuK7wqmE
— St Paul's Cathedral (@StPaulsLondon) July 7, 2017
And staff at Oval tube station had their own way to show their respects.
Friday 7th July Thought Of The Day From Oval Station #LondonisOpen #UnitedWeStand pic.twitter.com/FaHtF4RXHO
— Oval Tube Station (@Oval_station) July 7, 2017
Finally, for many members of the public, the victims weren’t far from their minds.
Can't believe it's 12 years since 7/7 when 52 innocent people tragically had there life's taken away from them #Londonbombings #NeverForget
— Mark Hillman (@markhillman2) July 7, 2017
RIP to the victims of the July 7 attacks in London. 12 years on. 🌹
— The Captain.™ (@_iAmFemi) July 7, 2017
Remembering the victims of the #LondonBombings 12 yrs ago today. #terroismhasnoreligion
— Nikki Cumiskey (@lyssa_maniai) July 7, 2017