Memorial services are set to take place in Birmingham to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1974 IRA pub bombings, which killed 21 people and injured over 180. The event will include an official service at the ‘Tree’ sculpture memorial and a public service at St Philip’s Cathedral, led by religious leaders. The bombings remain a poignant reminder of the violence during the IRA’s campaign and the impact on the community, with calls for a moment of silence at 2pm for those lost.