Silent tribute to victims of London bombings

Britain fell silent today to remember the innocent victims of the July 7 London bombings.

Survivors and bereaved relatives at the blast sites were joined by millions in offices, shops, factories and homes across the country to observe a two minute silence.

It was the focal point of today’s commemorative events to honour the victims of the suicide attacks, which killed 52 innocent people and left more than 700 injured.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair observed the silence with members of the emergency services who led the response to the bombings.

The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall observed the silence at the Order of the Thistle service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Home Secretary John Reid joined Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair and his most senior officers outside New Scotland Yard.