On 6 August 1945 an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. A second hydrogen bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on 9 August 1945.
Over 200,000 people were killed in the two bombings – largely civilians.The commemoration has been organised by Manchester City Council and the University of Manchester. 
The service will be held in the museum’s Living Worlds Gallery – which hosts an exhibition telling the story of how nature has helped people come to terms with the effects of the bombing of Hiroshima.
The evening will begin with a performance of the haiku Gingko Tree from the museum’s artist in residence James Bradey and artist David Haley.
At 6.40pm The Hiroshima Annual Peace Declaration will be read. The declaration is delivered across the world on August 6, including readings in both Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
At 6.50pm the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Paul Murphy OBE will lead a 2 minute silence for all victims of war and terrorism across the globe.
The Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Paul Murphy OBE, said: “The unprecedented destructions that took place in Hiroshima and Nagasaki happened 70 years ago but the effects of the atomic bomb resonated throughout the 20th Century and continue to shape our world today. 
“Therefore it is important we take the time to remember this solemn anniversary and I am honoured to lead the commemorations as we remember all victims of warfare.
“Manchester has a long history of working toward the abolition of nuclear weapons and this landmark is a pertinent reminder that we must all continue to call for peace and reason in what is tragically still an unstable world.” 
Henry McGhie, Head of Collections at the Manchester Museum, said: “As a public museum within a large university, we aim to bring people together to support the development of a tolerant, vibrant society. We have been privileged that our museum has provided the setting for such a poignant event.” 
The Living Worlds Gallery will also be displaying art work from local school children inspired by Manchester City Council’s Project G.
Project G has seen seeds taken from ginkgo trees that incredibly survived the atomic blast in Hiroshima and nurtured at Hulme Community Garden Centre. 

Manchester was the first UK city to receive the seeds in recognition of its role as Vice President of the Mayors for Peace Programme.
The project asked children across the city to create artwork in response to the destruction that took place in Hiroshima and contemplate the way nature can help regenerate damaged cities. 

The winning pieces will be on display in the gallery until November. 

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