- Tamworth Castle will light-up purple from 4pm
- Deputy Mayor of Tamworth will lay wreath outside St Editha’s Church
- 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.
Tamworth Borough Council will honour Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday 27 January, by lighting the castle purple on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.
Holocaust Memorial Day remembers all aspects of the Holocaust, Nazi persecution and subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. In remembrance of those who were killed, Tamworth Borough Council will light the castle purple from 4pm on 27 January, to Light the Darkness in memory of the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides, in tribute to the survivors and to take a stand against prejudice, discrimination and hatred today.
For a Better Future is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2025.There are many things we can all do to create a better future. We can speak up against Holocaust and genocide denial and distortion; we can challenge prejudice; we can encourage others to learn about the Holocaust and more recent genocides. Find out more here: Holocaust Memorial Day Trust | Take action for a better future.
The Royal British Legion are holding a Holocaust Memorial Ceremony outside St Editha’s church on 27 January at 11am. Deputy Mayor of Tamworth, Councillor Chris Bain, is attending the ceremony and placing a wreath in remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides, at the memorial site.
Councillor Carol Dean, Leader of Tamworth Borough Council, said: “The Holocaust threatened the fabric of civilisation, and genocide must still be resisted every day. Our world often feels fragile and vulnerable, and we cannot be complacent. Even in the UK, prejudice and the language of hatred must be challenged by us all.
"Each year across the UK, thousands of people come together to learn more about the past and take action to create a safer future. I feel it is important to support the Holocaust Memorial Day and as a town encourage the 80th anniversary remembrance of six million Jews murdered during that time.
“Together we bear witness for those who endured genocide and honour the survivors and all those whose lives were changed beyond recognition.”
Residents are encouraged to join the remembrance by placing a lit candle in their window to Light the Darkness and join the online conversation, helping spread messages of tolerance and understanding. People are also invited to share a photo of their candle on social media using the hashtags #HolocaustMemorialDay and #LightTheDarkness.
If you would like to find out more about taking part in Holocaust Memorial Day online visit Holocaust Memorial Day Trust | Take part in Holocaust Memorial Day.