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London: 'Silent March' Marks Grenfell Tower Fire Anniversary

IN PICTURES: Thousands of people joined survivors of London's Grenfell Tower fire – which killed 72 people – for a silent march on Thursday to mark the first anniversary of a disaster that still haunts Britain.
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Participants in a Silent March mark the first anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire in London, Britain, June 14, 2018. Police estimated 5,000 people joined the march.
Participants in a Silent March mark the first anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire in London, Britain, June 14, 2018. Police estimated 5,000 people joined the march. Photo:Reuters
A participant hugs a firefighter as they walk near the tower in London.
A participant hugs a firefighter as they walk near the tower in London. Photo:Reuters
Grenfell Tower, a social housing block that was home to a close-knit, ethnically diverse community, was engulfed by flames in the middle of the night of June 14, 2017 in the country's deadliest domestic fire since World War Two.
Grenfell Tower, a social housing block that was home to a close-knit, ethnically diverse community, was engulfed by flames in the middle of the night of June 14, 2017 in the country's deadliest domestic fire since World War Two. Photo:Reuters
Friends and relatives of the 71 people killed in the blaze led the march, with thousands more following them wearing green scarves and holding green banners – a colour adopted by the community of survivors and the bereaved as a symbol of tragedy.
Friends and relatives of the 71 people killed in the blaze led the march, with thousands more following them wearing green scarves and holding green banners – a colour adopted by the community of survivors and the bereaved as a symbol of tragedy. Photo:Reuters
Britain's opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn takes part in the Silent March.
Britain's opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn takes part in the Silent March. Photo:Reuters
Britain's opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn meets with residents before joining the Silent March.
Britain's opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn meets with residents before joining the Silent March. Photo:Reuters
London Mayor Sadiq Khan was one of many who shook hands with firefighters who lined up to pay their respects midway through the walk.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan was one of many who shook hands with firefighters who lined up to pay their respects midway through the walk. Photo:Reuters
Published 14 June 2018
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