The main focul point for public commemorations will be in Regent's Park, where a 40ft floral mosaic will be unveiled. A 30-minute service open to the public will then follow, with performances from the London Gospel Choir and readings by bereaved family members. Finally, an introduction by Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell and broadcaster Peter Donaldson will read out the names of those who died. Some of the public events include: * Adding flowers to the floral mosaic in Queen Mary's Gardens, Regent's Park, between 8am to 4pm. Purple carnations will be provided for people to lay on the mosaic, which will be in the shape of a flower with seven petals. * Special prayers hourly in the dedicated area at St Paul's Catherdral between 8.30am and 10.30am. There will be services in the catherdral at 8.50am and 9.47am in remembrance. * Special services at St George's Church in Queen Square, near Tavistock Square, at 8.30am and 5pm. * The national two-minute silence, marked by a single bell rung at St Paul's Catherdral, at midday. * A multi-faith service at St Pancras Church , Euston, at 12.30pm, with the chance to say special prayers between 9am and 6pm. * Viewing the plaques at King's Cross, Russell Square, Edgware Road, Aldgate, and Tavistock Square, after 3pm. Private unveilings will take place in the morning. The plaque at King's Cross is in the western ticket hall in the Underground. * Viewing the Book of Tributes, containing pictures, thoughts and poems by the families of the deceased, at the Museum of London from 10.15am on Saturday. |