Office and shop workers join passers by in two minute silence
At the sound of Our Lady of Grace's bell tolling midday, Chiswick fell silent in remembrance of those who lost their lives in last Thursday's terrorist bombings.
Locals joined millions of people the world over in a two-minute silence held a week after the attacks took place in which 48 people are known to have been killed.
On the Chiswick High Road, car drivers slowed and others pulled over as shop and office workers left their tills and desks to stand side-by-side in silence.
This scene was echoed all over Chiswick as candles were lit and prayers said in churches of all denominations.
"It was so moving." said one shop worker "We all came outside the shops and stood in silence. Although I was rather upset that not all drivers felt they should stop to show their respects."
Mayor Ken Livingstone told the BBC the city's response "showed why the terrorists have no chance of success".
July 15, 2005 7:12 PM
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The emergency services have issued a telephone number for people concerned about relatives and friends. The number is 0870 1566 344. Police are requesting members of the public to keep Casualty Bureau informed about relatives and friends reported missing. A 24 hour family assistance centre is now open at the Royal Horticultural Conference Hall, 80 Vincent Square SW1P 2PE. It has moved from the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre. Police ask that witnesses do not present themselves to the family reception centre - they must call the anti-terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321. |