LONDON — After the attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando that claimed the lives of at least 49 people, people around the world have joined hands to show their solidarity with the victims and the LGBTQ community.

Londoners united on Monday night at a vigil in Soho — London's gay district — where people gathered to show their support, mourn the victims and stand in defiance against terrorism.

At St. Anne's Church in Soho, people hugged as others laid floral tributes and lit candles.

Moving scenes as mourners gathered outside St. Anne's Church to lay tributes. Image: AP//Matt Dunham

People pay their respects as candles and floral tributes are laid at Saint Anne's Church in Soho. Image: Yui Mok/PA WirE

There were scenes of defiance from the hundreds gathered on neighbouring Old Compton Street in Soho.

People hold their fists in the air during a vigil outside the Admiral Duncan pub on Old Compton Street, Soho. Image: Jack Taylor/Getty Images

People hold placards during outside the Admiral Duncan pub. Image: Jack Taylor/ Getty Images

Members of Out and Proud Diamond Group held placards showing their support. Image: jack taylor /Getty Images

The vigil made for emotional viewing.

The crowd was visibly moved by the powerful scenes. Image: Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/ Getty Images

"RIP our fallen rainbows." Image: Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/ Getty Images

People lit candles and drew on the pavement with coloured chalk on Old Compton Street.

Candles are lit on a colourful chalk drawing on the pavement. Image: Jack Taylor/ Getty Images

People pay their respects beside candles and tributes laid at Saint Anne's Church. Image: AP/Matt Dunham

A lone rainbow flag accompanies candles laid by attendees of the vigil. Image: Jack taylor/ Getty Images

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