- Tamworth Castle will light-up purple from 4pm
- Mayor of Tamworth will lay wreath outside St Editha’s Church
- This year’s theme ‘Bridging Generations’
Tamworth Borough Council will honour Holocaust Memorial Day on Tuesday 27 January, by lighting the castle purple, as we commemorate the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, and the millions more murdered under Nazi persecution.
Holocaust Memorial Day remembers all aspects of the Holocaust, Nazi persecution and subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. In remembrance of those who were killed, Tamworth Borough Council will light the castle purple from 4pm on 27 January, in memory of the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides, in tribute to the survivors and to take a stand against prejudice, discrimination and hatred today.
Bridging Generations is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026. A reminder that the responsibility of remembrance does not end the survivors – it lives on through their children, grandchildren and all of us.
The theme encourages us all to engage actively with the past; to listen, learn and carry those lessons forward. By doing so, we build a bridge between memory and action, history and hope for the future. There are many things we can all do to create a better future. We can speak up against Holocaust and genocide denial and distortion; we can challenge prejudice; we can encourage others to learn about the Holocaust and more recent genocides. Find out more here: Holocaust Memorial Day Trust | Take action for a better future.
The Royal British Legion are holding a Holocaust Memorial Ceremony outside St Editha’s church on 27 January at 11am. The Mayor of Tamworth, Councillor Chris Bain, is attending the ceremony and placing a wreath in remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides, at the memorial site.
Councillor Carol Dean, Leader of Tamworth Borough Council, said: “The Holocaust remains one of the darkest chapters in history, and the fight against genocide is something we must confront every day. In 2026, our world still feels fragile and vulnerable, and we cannot afford to be complacent. Even in the UK, we continue to face the rise of prejudice, hate speech, and division—and it’s our responsibility to stand against it.
“Every year across the UK, thousands come together not only to reflect on the past but to take action towards building a more inclusive and safe future. I believe it’s crucial to support Holocaust Memorial Day, and as a community, we must remember the six million Jews who were murdered during this horrific time.
“Together, we honour the victims, witness the lessons of history, and reaffirm our commitment to a world where the horrors of genocide are never repeated.”
If you would like to find out more about taking part in Holocaust Memorial Day online visit Holocaust Memorial Day Trust | Take part in Holocaust Memorial Day.