A new memorial plaque for those killed in the Shankill bomb has been unveiled in Belfast.
The plaque depicts a clock stopped at 1.06, the exact time the blast occurred on the Shankill Road on this day in 1993.A memorial service was held at the West Kirk Presbyterian Church on the Shankill Road, metres from where the bomb went off.The service was led by Rev David Clawson, Minister of West Kirk Presbyterian church.Just before 1.06, a bell tolled nine times, once for each victim and a moments silence was held.
A"living memorial" in the form of nine trees was also established in a park beside the church to mark the anniversary.
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