On 27th January, a poignant gathering took place at Glastonbury's market cross, marking Holocaust Remembrance Day.

People representing diverse backgrounds including the LGBTQ+ and Jewish communities, united to honour the memories of those lost in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides.

Emma King, one of the speakers, highlighted the significance of the day, marking the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945. King cited Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, stressing the importance of responsibility in remembering such tragedies.

She emphasised learning from history to prevent a repeat of such atrocities.

King's speech delved into the dangers of dehumanisation and indifference towards others' suffering. Referencing Wiesel's experiences and the poem "First They Came" by Pastor Martin Niemoller, she urged the community to speak out against injustice and not be complicit through silence.

Martin Campbell also spoke, sharing personal experiences of homophobia and racism, and drawing attention to the ongoing persecution of the LGBTQ+ community.

The assembly then observed two minutes of silence, followed by a Jewish prayer performed by the Yamma Ensemble.