Pictures of Sheffield people paying their respects at Holocaust Memorial Day over the years
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), established in 2000, is marked each year on 27th January – the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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On and around this day, schools, communities and faith groups across the UK join together in national and local events to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and of more recent genocides.
Here are some pictures of the Sheffield community coming together to honour the memorial day over the years.
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A Holocaust Memorial Day Candlelit Vgil took place at the Winter Garden, Sheffield in 2013. Our picture shows Rabbi Golomb (right), Lord Mayor of Sheffield, John Campbell (fifth left), Trevaen Anderson (second left), aged 15, who spoke at the event, and Lord Mayor's chaplain Reverend Louise Collins (fourth left), light candles at the vigil. Photo: Steve Taylor
A Holocaust Memorial Day Candlelit Vgil took place at the Winter Garden, Sheffield in 2013. Our picture shows SAYit 'Side by Side' youth drama group members, back row, from left, Kiera Ford, aged 16, Max Marshall, Annie Ravoire and Patrick Armitage, alll aged 18; front, Jessica France (left) and Beth Earnshaw, both aged 17, who performed at the vigil. Photo: Steve Taylor
Pictured in the Winter Garden, Sheffield, where the Holocaust Memorial Day service was held. Seen LtoR are speakers the Lord Mayor of Sheffield Coun Arthur Dunworth, Khun Saing representative of the Sheffield Burmese Community, Dr Jakubivic a holocaust survivor, Adele Robinson head of Equalities team, Sheff City Council, and Coun John Campbell of Sheffield Racial Equality council Photo: Mike waistell