People across Nottinghamshire have taken part in a minute’s silence to remember those killed in Friday’s terror attacks in Paris.
The national silence at 11am saw shoppers standing still, workers leaving desks and NCT buses coming to a stand still.
In Old Market Square in Nottingham, most passers-by opted to observe the moment, and a number of people gathered at County Hall in West Bridgford, where the Union flag was flown at half mast.
Friday’s multiple gun and bomb attacks on bars, restaurants, a concert hall and a stadium killed 129 people.
Through these gestures we show our unity
Nottingham City Council Leader, Councillor Jon Collins, said: “We can hardly begin to grasp how an ordinary city evening could turn into such horror and tragedy.
“We offer our deepest sympathy to those who lost loved ones in these senseless and indiscriminate attacks, and through these gestures we show our unity with everyone in Paris and France.”
In Mansfield, staff at the town museum lit candles in memory of those who lost their lives.
A very emotional minutes silence today with friends and school children #ParisAttacks pic.twitter.com/I2dbv6XCft
— Mansfield Museum (@MansfieldMuseum) November 16, 2015
A number of Nottinghamshire travellers who were in the French capital at the time are expected to return home over the next two days. University of Nottingham student Hanna Corbett, 21, was in the Bataclan Theatre when gunmen opened fire but managed to escape.
for family and friends who’ve tried to contact: I’m safe and got out of the Paris concert but left my bag, phone and everything behind
— Hanna Corbett (@HannaCorbett) November 13, 2015
A vigil will be held in Old Market Square from 5.30pm today, when the Council House dome and Nottingham Castle will be lit up in the blue, white and red of the French flag. The Tricolour lighting will remain in place every evening until Saturday.
A book of condolence is also being made available for people to sign in the Council House.
Picture: Lord Mayor of Nottingham Councillor Jackie Morris led the silence
