Defiant tweets that show Londoners will never be cowed by terrorism

Yesterday, London came under attack, and innocent people were killed. The plan was to show that these things can happen under our noses, in broad daylight, in one of the safest parts of our city – to make us afraid.

In the aftermath of the attack, London Mayor Sadiq Khan shared a video on Facebook. “Londoners will never be cowed by terrorism,” he said. And he’s right.

What happened in London yesterday was horrible, but Londoners, whether they be policemen or doctors or civilians on the ground, have been characteristically fearless. Here are just a few of the responses that show it will take a lot more than this to wear London down.

At times like these I always want to point out to those planning to attack London that it's the city that endured the Blitz. It's got this.

— @[email protected] (@mrchrisaddison) March 23, 2017

Right come on London. Off we go.

— Tanni Grey-Thompson (@Tanni_GT) March 23, 2017

Really reassuring to see a large police presence on the tube tonight. And seeing London/ers on the move and undaunted. What a great city!

— Mark Shenton 💙 (@ShentonStage) March 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/benjaminbutter/status/844668139292049408

https://twitter.com/SirWilliamD/status/844807236257902592

Those reporting sadness/quiet/tension on the streets of London today should remember Londoners are not known for their sunny disposition

— Rosie Swash (@rosieswash) March 23, 2017

A guy this morning got his head stuck in the train doors. Twice. Trying to get *off* the tube. So yes, London is completely back to normal.

— Jack (@Mr_Fitzgerald) March 23, 2017

"London shut down, city in fear" mate I left work, ripped up 5-a-side and went to the pub, chill down a bit ya prat

— Chris Deeley (@ThatChris1209) March 23, 2017

On 7/7 when the tube was down people went to the pub. There were picnics in Soho square.

— jonn elledge is mainly on bluesky (@JonnElledge) March 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/Mobute/status/844596541692280832

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https://twitter.com/ChrisBrosnahan/status/844842004605427712

Dear everyone who tries to break the spirit of London,
Get in line behind 2,000 years of other vile barbarians who've failed.

— Henry Tudor (@KngHnryVIII) March 23, 2017

Board at Tower Hill station today #london #LondonStrong #staysafelondon #LondonIsOpen #westminster pic.twitter.com/XU7XeuWIkm

— Lorna Ko (@LornaTweet) March 23, 2017

Very poignant words at #Tooting Bec tube today. #LoveLondon ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6h65dx9ws4

— Tooting About (@TootingAbout) March 23, 2017

Love this sentiment at @Claphamnth tube station this morning. pic.twitter.com/PaEU5MQHOM

— Amit Bali (@amitkbali) March 23, 2017

"THIS IS LONDON" pic.twitter.com/0gw3xmsDPE

— Shehab Khan (@ShehabKhan) March 23, 2017

https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/844852292134219776

https://twitter.com/JamieRoss7/status/844851539411808257

As a Londoner, I don't feel scared. I don't feel more fear than I did at this time y'day. A terrible thing happened. But we are resilient.

— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) March 23, 2017

https://twitter.com/baz_j/status/844575802587054082

Odd how much friendlier London gets on days like this. Strangers on the tube talking. Not even about the attack – just talking.

— Raphael Hogarth (@Raphael_Hogarth) March 22, 2017

It's not a particularly profound observation but it dominated my thoughts on the way into work this morning: I bloody love London.

— James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) March 23, 2017