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Holocaust Memorial Day


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Holocaust Memorial Day at Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park

The Mayor of Southwark, Cllr Abdul Mohamed, hosts one of London's largest gatherings to remember the Holocaust and genocides since.

Speakers: Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP (chair of the Public Accounts Committee) and Susan Pollack, Holocaust survivor.

The event will be attended by civic and diplomatic dignitaries and members of the public are most welcome to attend.

Please arrive before 10am for the indoor ceremony at the Amigo Hall (St George's Cathedral, Lambeth Road).

After the speeches, the focus will move to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park for wreath-laying at the Holocaust memorial tree and Soviet War Memorial.

Advance booking is not necessary. For further information contact the Mayor's Office, Southwark Council, on 020 7525 7303 or [email protected]

When
  • Refreshments at Amigo Hall 9.30am; indoor event 10am; wreath-laying 11am
Where

Soviet War Memorial

Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
Lambeth Road, London, SE1 4EQ
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