The event – held at the Garden Room in Clifton Park – included speeches from the Mayor of Rotherham Cllr Rukhsana Ismail, council leader Cllr Chris Read, chief executive John Edwards, representatives from local faith communities including Rabbi Yonosan Golomb Reverend Justine Smith and Imam Sadaqat Hussain.
Musical performances by pupils from Wales High School and St Bernard's Catholic High School's choir also formed part of the commemoration.
A spokesperson for Rotherham Council said the event “encourages people of all ages to listen, learn, and carry these stories forward, helping to preserve memory and strengthen understanding between generations”.
Our photographer Kerrie Beddows was there to mark the occasion.
9. Chief executive of Rotherham Council John Edwards, spoke at the recent Holocaust Memorial Day service held at the Garden Room at Clifton Park.
HISTORY: Chief executive of Rotherham Council, John Edwards, spoke at the service Photo: Kerrie Beddows
10. Members of the public took time to reflect at the recent Holocaust Memorial Day service at the Garden Room Clifton Park
PEOPLE: Members of the public took time to reflect at the Holocaust Memorial Day service Photo: Kerrie Beddows
11. Those who attended observed a one minute's silence during Rotherham's Holocaust Memorial Day service.
EMOTIONAL: Those who attended observed a one minute's silence during Rotherham's Holocaust Memorial Day service Photo: Kerrie Beddows