It has been seven years since the Grenfell Tower fire in North Kensington, which claimed the lives of 72 people and devastated the local community. The anniversary of this tragic event continues to hold profound significance across the city, providing an opportunity to reflect and remember the lives lost, and showing solidarity with the people who were directly affected.
This evening (on Friday, June 14), the lastminute.com London Eye will be lighting up the London skyline green to mark the anniversary of the disaster. It will be lit up from sunset and throughout the night as a heartfelt reminder of the tragedy.
Steve Blackburn, Senior General Manager of the lastminute.com London Eye, said: “As a symbol of London, we are proud to be lighting green to commemorate those affected by the Grenfell fire.”
“We stand in solidarity with the Grenfell community, and alongside other Londoners, will continue to remember those who lost their lives during the horrific fire.”
However, several other landmarks across the city are expected to pay tribute to the anniversary. These will also light up green, with the colour having become a symbol of the movement and for activism surrounding the 2017 disaster.
Shortly after the fire, back in 2018, it was announced that the Grenfell Tower site would be transformed into a memorial for the victims, with the local community having a direct voice and impact on its creation. The current status report indicates that construction will begin in two years. For more information and to stay up-to-date with this initiative, visit the Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission website.
Another way to honour the anniversary of the Grenfell fire is by visiting the free art installation and mural that’s taken over one of the staircases at the Tate Britain. For more information, click here or the link below.