Tattoo parlours in Manchester have been swarming with customers seeking bee tattoos, as Brits get themselves inked to show solidary and raise money for the victims of last week's terror attack.
Several tattoo parlours held fundraising drives throughout the week, with all proceeds from bee-shaped tattoos going to the victims of the May 22 bombing at Manchester Arena, which occurred at the end of an Ariana Grande concert.
Video posted online shows hundreds lined up down the street at the Sacred Art tattoo parlour, where small bee tattoos were offered for 50 pounds each.
Other tattoo parlours have also seen large crowds throughout the week.
@MENnewsdesk people queuing outside a tattoo shop in Prestwich this afternoon #WeStandTogether #manchesterbee pic.twitter.com/sHC39UfSVt
— Demi Jo (@djfranks) May 27, 2017
The worker bee has long been a symbol of industry in Manchester. However, residents appear to have embraced it wholeheartedly as a symbol of community in the wake of the attack.
Swelled, sweaty & creamed BUT my new tattoo ❤️ #ManchesterBee #ProudMancunian pic.twitter.com/VNn3V4mWVS
— katey (@KMHvlogs) May 25, 2017
It had to be done.. #manchesterbee #tattoo ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KD8cWafVYj
— Jamie TarnowskiSmith (@_jamietsmith) May 27, 2017
Some needle-shy Manchester residents have been getting in on the action by sharing bee images in other ways.
Lovely Manchester bees window art by one of our Y3 classes.#manchesterbee pic.twitter.com/m63Rv8dCUh
— janet marland (@janetmarland) May 25, 2017
I will be donating money from sales of Manchester bee charms to the #westandtogether campaign @MENnewsdesk @JustGiving #manchesterbee pic.twitter.com/5MVDgTJTBP
— Hannah Louise Design (@HannahLouDesign) May 26, 2017
With☘️️Love, Luck & Peace ... #manchesterbee Hope, Strength & Peace.. pic.twitter.com/orPmgqMtq6
— 'West Cork Girlie' (@Fuschiabell) May 27, 2017
#PrayForManchester #ManchesterBee
— Base Security Ltd (@Base_Security) May 23, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected.#Manchester #manchesterarenaattack pic.twitter.com/c6UknvVQrg