7 July 2005 London bombings memorials and services
After the 7 July 2005 London bombings, the United Kingdom and other countries have made memorials to remember people who died in the bombings. Some foreign leaders also ordered flags to be put at half-staff in memory of those dead, signed books at embassies to show that they also were sad that the attacks happened and made statements supporting British people.
United Kingdom
The government ordered the Union Flag to be put at half-staff after the attack.[2][3]
On 9 July, the Bishop of London hosted prayers for the victims of the bombers during a service remembering the role of women during World War II.
A two-minute silence for the victims of the bombings was held on 14 July 2005 around Europe.[4]
On 14 July, thousands attended a memorial service at 18:00 on Trafalgar Square. After an early silence there were multiple different speakers for the next two hours. Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks speaking of London said: "It has the courage not to give terror the victory of making us angry and in our anger lose the values that make us what we are. Let that courage unite us now." Other speakers agreed with him on this.
A two-minute silence was held at 12:00 BST on 7 July 2006 across the country to remember the people who died, or who were hurt in some way by the events.[6]
Ireland – The Irish Government had a two-minute silence[15] on Thursday 14 July, at the same time as in the United Kingdom.
Russia – Flowers were put out at the British Embassy in Moscow as a minute of silence was followed by both staff and local people, who held hands and formed a human chain to show they had the same feelings as the British people on 8 July 2005.