Members of the community showed their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement this afternoon in Harrogate.
Unlike other protests seen around the world, in Harrogate it took the form of a five-minute silence, maintaining social distancing.
Individuals and families gathered near Harrogate’s war memorial at 3pm this afternoon. Once gathered, each took a knee and fell silent for five minutes from 3.15pm. The protest ended with applause at 3.30pm.
Organisers Bill Rigby and Shan Oakes said:
“We, the residents of the Harrogate district, want to express our great sadness at the murder of George Floyd, and our solidarity with black and other oppressed groups in communities worldwide.”
Dozens of home-made posters and banners were on display
Protestors spread along West Park after the area around the war memorial became full
Individuals and groups of family members joined the protests
People of all ages gathered to protest, kneeling in silence for five minutes
