Signs of progress and goodwill at this latest Grenfell landmark
By Emma Dent Coad2025-12-12T09:25:00
This Sunday marks another significant date for the community of bereaved relatives and concerned residents in Kensington and Chelsea, but this year it takes place amid changed circumstances, writes Emma Dent Coad
The Grenfell “half-anniversary” takes place this Sunday (14 December). The commemoration in December is not as big as the Silent Walk on 14 June each year, when thousands of us walk silently in solidarity, frustration and – yes – anger. But it is an anniversary nonetheless, when local people and others who care, come together to remember our loved ones, and show our community that we still do care.
This December will be different. After a lot of debate and upset, the shrouded skeleton of the tower is finally being “deconstructed”; about half of it has gone. As the big green heart has moved further and further down, the dark shadow over our neighbourhood diminishes.
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