The 1999 London nail bombings were a series of bomb explosions in London, England. Over three successive weekends between 17 and 30 April 1999, homemade nail bombs were detonated in Brixton in south London; at Brick Lane, Spitalfields, in the East End; and at the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho in the West End. Each bomb contained up to 1,500 100 mm nails in duffel bags that were left in public spaces. The bombs killed three people and injured 140 people, four of whom lost limbs.
On Tuesday, 30th April, from 5 pm, the Admiral Duncan in London’s Soho is welcoming the LGBT+ community, regulars, locals, and allies to join its celebration of life and commemorate its history. Mosaic will be attending, and we are calling on all our members to join us in a show of support and respect for the victims lost in the bombing and act of defiance against all hate.
We will meet outside the Admiral Duncan at 5:30 pm, and at 6 pm there will be a service at St Anne’s Churchyard to remember those who lost their lives, before returning to the Admiral Duncan to gather in support of those who were affected.
It is important to be an active part of the community and show up for events like this one to help heal the wounds, with the hope for the future that you, as the younger generation, represent.
*Please note that ticket bookings cannot be used as immigration evidence as attendance is not confirmed.