Gravesend fell silent to remember the 129 innocent victims who were murdered in Paris on Friday (November 13) - in Europe's worst terrorist attack for a decade.
As a mark of respect, a minute's silence and short ceremony led by Gravesham Mayor, Councillor Mick Wenban, took place outside the Civic Centre in Windmill Street at 11am today (November 16).
The Union Jack and French tricolour were both flown at half mast above the building - as Europe mourned the death of hundreds of hostages and bystanders.
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Dozens of the 352 people injured in the attacks, described by David Cameron as "horrifying and sickening", remain in a critical condition in French hospitals.
Following the service, Coun Wenban sent an emotional letter to the French ambassador to Britain - expressing the borough's shock and solidarity with its neighbours across the Channel.
He said: "I am writing to express our profound shock at the atrocities committed in Paris - and our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the terrible tragedy.
"Today we stood in silence as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives and those who were injured in the attack.
"We also wished to show our support and solidarity for the French people with whom we share the same values of freedom and democracy."
Gravesend residents gathered to "stand beside" their Parisian neighbours
Gravesend-born actor Tom Brittney, 25, was among those who paid tribute to the victims, and shared his sadness at the attack.
The Pramface star tweeted: "I am disgusted that I share this planet with people who are capable of such evil. My heart goes out to the people of Paris."
Footballers also shared their horror at the weekend's events.
Ebbsfleet United FC captain Tom Bonner (below) tweeted: "What a world we live in. Tragic #refugees welcome"
His team-mate Dean Rance added: "You know something's wrong with the world when you're not even shocked by the events happening in Paris. Happening too often. #ParisAttacks"
It is thought that the terrorists were acting on behalf of the self-proclaimed Islamic State - in an act of retribution for European and American air strikes in Syria.
The worst attack was at Le Bataclan during an Eagles Of Death Metal concert, where 89 fans and staff were murdered - among them British victim Nick Alexander (below).
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Suicide bombers also targeted the Stade de France, where President Francois Hollande was watching a friendly football match between England and France.
Dozens more were killed in shootings at bars and restaurants in the 10th and 11th arrondissements.
Paris is a two-hour Eurostar train journey from Ebbsfleet International. Trains to and from the station ran as normal despite the attacks.
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