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Guildford pub bombings: Memorial held to mark 50th anniversary

Families of victims and survivors have attended a memorial service to mark 50 years since the Guildford pub bombings.

The IRA detonated two bombs in town centre pubs on 5 October 1974 – the first exploded at the Horse and Groom, North Street, killing four soldiers and a civilian, while a second was set off 30 minutes later at the Seven Stars, on Swan Lane.

A service was held at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday, following a procession where those affected by the tragedy were joined by civic leaders.

Right Reverend Andrew Watson, the Bishop of Guildford – who led the service – said people were “still grieving” half a century on.


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