St Paul's Cathedral plans permanent memorial to those who have died from Covid-19

Source: St Paul's Cathedral

Pictures and tributes of more than 6,000 people, aged 10 months to over 90 years, have been contributed to Remember Me - an online Book of Condolence hosted by St Paul's Cathedral for those who have died of Covid. The Cathedral now plans to build an inner portico at the North Transept and dedicate it as a physical memorial to those have died in this national tragedy, so that their lives will not be forgotten.

In a statement the Cathedral say: " Beneath a mighty phoenix in the pediment of St Paul's South Transept, looking out toward the River Thames, is carved into the stones of the Cathedral the word 'Resurgam' - 'I shall rise again' - a great proclamation of hope in the face of adversity.

For over 300 years the Cathedral with its famous dome has served as that national beacon of hope. Most famously it was captured in an iconic photograph during the Blitz, a towering presence of resilience in the face of adversity.

We welcome those of all faiths and none, and intend that this new entrance will serve to welcome everyone into St Paul's, a place of refuge, solace, and hope."

For more information, and if you would like to add a loved one's name to Remember Me, please visit: www.rememberme2020.uk