British Indians gathered Friday for a special memorial service on the outskirts of Watford held in remembrance of the nearly 180 people killed when seven trains exploded in the rush hours of Mumbai on Tuesday.

Christians were among the representatives of eight faiths invited to the service at Bhaktivedanta Manor, Europe’s largest Hindu temple. Other faith representatives present included those of the Hindu, Islam, Jain, Judaism, Sikhism and Zoroastrian faiths.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, said last night that the anniversary of the 7/7 attacks has led people in the UK to a determination to stand with victims and assured all involved of his continuing prayers.

“It was only last week that we marked the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the public transport system in London so these events give rise to particular feelings of distress and a determination to stand with the victims,” said Dr Williams.