Nation Remembers 7 July Victims

Lest We Forget

Peter Paton

Nation Remembers 7 July Victims   Flowers were laid at King's Cross station at 0850 BST See the floral tributes The UK is paying tribute to the victims of the 7 July London bombings, one year after suicide bombers killed 52 people. The country fell silent for two minutes at noon as part of a series of events marking the anniversary of the attacks, in which more than 700 were injured. The day will culminate in a service at London's Regent's Park for the public, survivors and the bereaved. Prime Minister Tony Blair said the anniversary was an opportunity for "the whole nation to come together". He said it was a chance "to offer comfort and support to those who lost loved ones or were injured on that terrible day". Many of those visiting emerged from the memorial gardens in tears Reporters' log He joined emergency service workers in London for the silence. The silence was observed across the country, including at the Wimbledon tennis championships. Meanwhile, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair has given a firm warning London must expect another attack. "I know there will be further attacks, but as to whether we will stop those, well we've stopped three already," Sir Ian told BBC News. Respects paid The Regent's Park service, starting at 1800 BST, will include readings and songs dedicated to those who died. Members of the public have been laying flowers within a mosaic in Queen Mary's Gardens in the park and can continue to do so until 1600 BST. In Pictures: 7/7 recalled City seeking normality Send us your comments After the service, survivors and the bereaved will add their flowers, and the public can pay their respects over the weekend. Commemorations began on Friday with London mayor Ken Livingstone and Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell laying flowers at King's Cross station at the exact time of the three underground bombings. Mr Livingstone said it was a time to remember those individuals whose lives had been ruined by the attacks. Richard Innishannon - one of the first on the scene at the Tavistock Square bus bombing a year ago - was among those gathered at King's Cross. He said he has been so traumatised by what he saw a year ago that he has been on a train only once since. "My stomach is in knots but I don't live that far from here and I just felt that I had to be here today." Memorial plaques The bells of London's St Paul's Cathedral tolled at the exact time of the bombings near Aldgate and Edgware Road stations, and between King's Cross and Russell Square. 7 JULY ASSISTANCE CENTRE Confidential helpline to provide advice and support to anyone affected by events of 7 July or the anniversary Phones manned 24 hours from 5-10 July Centre and helpline open seven days a week at all other times - answerphone service at night Also supports those affected by recent bombings in Doha, Sharm El Sheikh, Turkey, Bali and Dahab, and Bahrain boat disaster Helpline - 0845 054 7444 They also tolled an hour later to mark the fourth blast on the number 30 double-decker bus at Tavistock Square. Memorial plaques at King's Cross, Russell Square, Edgware Road, Aldgate and Tavistock Square were unveiled. Other events are being held in private for victims' families and survivors. A Book of Tributes, with a foreword from the Prince of Wales and messages from the bereaved, will be unveiled in one private event. There has been a high-visibility police presence on the transport network during the day. On Thursday, a video of one of the bombers, Shehzad Tanweer, was aired on al-Jazeera television. It showed the 22-year-old, from Leeds, warning of further attacks. The 7 July Assistance Centre can be contacted on 0845 054 7444.

Flowers were laid at King's Cross station at 0850 BST See the floral tributes The UK is paying tribute to the victims of the 7 July London bombings, one year after suicide bombers killed 52 people. The country fell silent for two minutes at noon as part of a series of events marking the anniversary of the attacks, in which more than 700 were injured. The day will culminate in a service at London's Regent's Park for the public, survivors and the bereaved. Prime Minister Tony Blair said the anniversary was an opportunity for "the whole nation to come together". He said it was a chance "to offer comfort and support to those who lost loved ones or were injured on that terrible day". Many of those visiting emerged from the memorial gardens in tears Reporters' log He joined emergency service workers in London for the silence. The silence was observed across the country, including at the Wimbledon tennis championships. Meanwhile, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair has given a firm warning London must expect another attack. "I know there will be further attacks, but as to whether we will stop those, well we've stopped three already," Sir Ian told BBC News. Respects paid The Regent's Park service, starting at 1800 BST, will include readings and songs dedicated to those who died. Members of the public have been laying flowers within a mosaic in Queen Mary's Gardens in the park and can continue to do so until 1600 BST. In Pictures: 7/7 recalled City seeking normality Send us your comments After the service, survivors and the bereaved will add their flowers, and the public can pay their respects over the weekend. Commemorations began on Friday with London mayor Ken Livingstone and Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell laying flowers at King's Cross station at the exact time of the three underground bombings. Mr Livingstone said it was a time to remember those individuals whose lives had been ruined by the attacks. Richard Innishannon - one of the first on the scene at the Tavistock Square bus bombing a year ago - was among those gathered at King's Cross. He said he has been so traumatised by what he saw a year ago that he has been on a train only once since. "My stomach is in knots but I don't live that far from here and I just felt that I had to be here today." Memorial plaques The bells of London's St Paul's Cathedral tolled at the exact time of the bombings near Aldgate and Edgware Road stations, and between King's Cross and Russell Square. 7 JULY ASSISTANCE CENTRE Confidential helpline to provide advice and support to anyone affected by events of 7 July or the anniversary Phones manned 24 hours from 5-10 July Centre and helpline open seven days a week at all other times - answerphone service at night Also supports those affected by recent bombings in Doha, Sharm El Sheikh, Turkey, Bali and Dahab, and Bahrain boat disaster Helpline - 0845 054 7444 They also tolled an hour later to mark the fourth blast on the number 30 double-decker bus at Tavistock Square. Memorial plaques at King's Cross, Russell Square, Edgware Road, Aldgate and Tavistock Square were unveiled. Other events are being held in private for victims' families and survivors. A Book of Tributes, with a foreword from the Prince of Wales and messages from the bereaved, will be unveiled in one private event. There has been a high-visibility police presence on the transport network during the day. On Thursday, a video of one of the bombers, Shehzad Tanweer, was aired on al-Jazeera television. It showed the 22-year-old, from Leeds, warning of further attacks. The 7 July Assistance Centre can be contacted on 0845 054 7444.