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Sunday 15 November 2015 10:32 am

Paris attacks: Thousands attend London vigil in Trafalgar Square and landmarks illuminated to remember victims of French terrorist attack

By: Lynsey Barber

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Thousands of people attended a silent vigil in Trafalgar square held for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris which left more than one hundred people dead.

Londoners gathered in the capital next to the National Gallery which was lit up in the red, white and blue colours of the French flag, as were the fountains of Trafalgar Square.

 

A photo posted by Garon Smith (@wgaronsmith) on Nov 15, 2015 at 2:00am PST

 

 

A photo posted by Mélanie (@calamity_mel) on Nov 15, 2015 at 1:52am PST

 

Several famous landmarks across the capital were also illuminated, including the London Eye, Tower Bridge and Wembley Stadium.

Around the world, monuments were illuminated with the tricolour, including the Sydney Opera House, Brandenburg Gate ibn Berlin and One World Trade Centre in New York.

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