London landmarks pay tribute to the late David Bowie
Music venues, cinemas and even the BT Tower pay their respects to David Bowie, honouring the iconic pop star with moving messages written across their entrances
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The entertainment world went into mourning yesterday when it was announced that iconic singer-songwriter and performer David Bowie had passed away.
Fans, friends and fellow musicians were quick to share their sadness on social media, posting images, gifs, videos and quotes from across the 69-year-old’s impressive career.
But it wasn’t long before tributes moved away from Twitter and Facebook, with fans gathering in Brixton, where Bowie lived as a boy.
Flowers and hand-written notes were left at a mural near Brixton tube station.
While images of the star were projected onto Brixton library…
And the Brixton Ritzy cinema honoured the music legend in letters above its entrance.
The O2 Academy in the area followed suit…
— O2 Academy Brixton (@O2academybrix) January 11, 2016
While Brixton department store Moreley’s marked the sad day too.
Morley's department store switched off Bowie's sign and draped a black ribbon over it.
Nicely played. pic.twitter.com/1z7qmRnvkg— DänielNöthing (@DanielNothing) January 11, 2016
But tributes weren’t confined to Brixton. Hammersmith Apollo, where Bowie performed his final concert as Ziggy Stardust in 1973, had a message for fans.
— Eventim Apollo (@EventimApollo) January 11, 2016
As did the SSE Arena Wembley.
'I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring' – David Bowie, RIP. pic.twitter.com/yXSlPRKCsj
— The SSE Arena, Wembley (@ssearena) January 11, 2016
And the O2 Empire in Shepherd’s Bush.
— O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire (@o2sbe) January 11, 2016
Tributes to the star were also dotted around the city on cinemas.
Touching tribute from The Screen on the Green and @Everymancinema #DavidBowie pic.twitter.com/Re3MXO1C6u
— Matt Walton (@matt_walton) January 11, 2016
— Everyman Cinema (@Everymancinema) January 11, 2016
Even the BT Tower paid tribute to the music icon with the message ‘Rest in peace David Bowie.’
