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Londoners are offering tributes to the victims of the 7/7 bombings 12 years on

The terrorist attack claimed the lives of 52 people.
The terrorist attack claimed the lives of 52 people. The terrorist attack claimed the lives of 52 people.

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.

“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.”

Sadiq Khan at the memorial
Sadiq Khan at the memorial (Jonathan Brady/PA Wire/PA Images)
(Jonathan Brady/PA)

“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.

Meanwhile St Paul’s, the largest cathedral in London, had candles lit in remembrance.

And staff at Oval tube station had their own way to show their respects.

Finally, for many members of the public, the victims weren’t far from their minds.