WINCHESTER Cathedral showed solidarity with the people of London and remembered those who died in the latest terrorist atrocity with a special prayer service.

The Dean of Winchester the Very Rev Catherine Ogle led the ceremony of prayer which included a minute’s silence.

It was a moment for the nation to share silence and give solidarity with the people of London in cathedrals, city councils and even shops across the country.

The Dean gave prayers for those who died or were injured and said that “we commit ourselves to love, hope and peace,” adding: “Love is stronger than hate and we choose love”.

Prayers were given for the people of London and also for the clergy and staff and volunteers of Southwark Cathedral which is next to Borough Market where the latest atrocity took place.

Colin Cook, from St Cross, Winchester a city tour guide and cathedral bell ringer took part in the prayers and said: “I worked in Southwark for six years, I was confirmed by the Bishop of Southwark and I rang bells at Southwark Cathedral so I feel a connection to where it happened.”

He added: “We’ll carry on with our normal lives but will remember those who behaved bravely and certainly those who died. It’s a very sad occasion.”

Mary Ford, a guide in the cathedral, said: "I think Dean Catherine gets everything just right, she hits the right note. We just hope and pray we are not here again for the same reasons. Twice in a fortnight is awful. We hope it doesn’t polarise society.”

Mary Digance, the cathedral visitors' chaplain, said: “We wanted to show solidarity with the people of London and Manchester and anywhere that is suffering tragedy as we have.”

Jenny Hobbs, a fellow prayer service goer from Winchester, said: "It’s important that people across the country show their solidarity to the people of London and Borough Market and show that we stand with them in their pain and anguish.”

After the short prayer service some of those present lit candles in remembrance.