Grenfell Tower anniversary: 'Sea of green' as thousands of people turn up for Grenfell silent march

Thousands have gathered to take part in a silent walk for Grenfell
Harriet Pavey
Sophie Williams14 June 2018

Thousands of people turned the streets of Kensington into a sea of green during a silent march in memory of the victims of Grenfell Tower.

Images from the march which started at Maxilla Walk in North Kensington show a huge crowd wearing green in tribute to the 72 people killed in the fire.

There were an estimated 5,000 people are the walk with many wearing green sashes carrying banners saying "Justice for Grenfell."

Children led the march with a banner that read: "Grenfell youth know the truth. Justice is coming."

It's thought that 5,000 people attended the march
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Survivors and bereaved relatives were among those taking part.

Emotional video footage caught the moment firefighters formed a guard of honour.

The firefighters formed a guard of honour
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They held a banner in support of those marching with the message "United for Grenfell. We shall never forget."

Those walking past the firefighters, shook their hands and handed them green scarves.

Others were seen hugging them and thanking them as they took part in the walk.

Many people were clearly moved to tears.

A woman hugs a firefighter
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Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn were in attendance.

The Labour leader was later pictured speaking to the firefighters.

People were seen handing the firefighters green scarves
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The crowds travelled past the site of the tower with the walk finishing at Kensington Memorial Park.

Members of the community were then invited to an Iftar - an evening meal where Muslims observing Ramadan break their fast.

Jeremy Corbyn attended the silent march 
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The walk has been held on the 14th of each month since the fire allowing the community to reflect on the events of the early hours of June 14 last year.

There was a candlelit vigil before the walk set off.

The march was led by children for the first time
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The silent walk is one of a number of events organised to remember those lost in the tragedy.

Earlier on Thursday, a national minutes silence was held across the country.

Thousands joined the march on Thursday evening
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A 72 second silence took place at a memorial service at St Helen's Church in the shadow of the tower.

Seventy three doves were released to commemorate each victim and anyone held unaccounted for.

They joined thousands of people at the block in west London who had come to pay their respects on Thursday morning.

It's thought that at least 5,000 people took part in the march
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They were joined by Marcus Mumford, have been outspoken about the lack of support given to Grenfell victims in the wake of the horrifying blaze.

Grenfell tower and other London landmarks have been lit up green to mark the anniversary.

Tomorrow, schools across the country are expected to take part in "Green for Grenfell", a day to "celebrate the spirit of people coming together".

Grenfell tower was illuminated in green last night
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And on Saturday, thousands are expected to march to Downing Street calling for more answers as to the circumstances of the fire.

A minute of silence for the victims of the Grenfell Tower

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A protest march, organised by campaign groups, will march to Downing Street at midday.

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