Event    From 22/8/2012  To 29/8/2012

Paralympic Flame - 2012

Categories: Sport / Games

The relay began with four flames kindled on the highest peaks of the four nations of the United Kingdom, which were then brought to their respective capital cities for special events honouring the upcoming games. The flames were united at a ceremony in Stoke Mandeville in preparation for the final 92-mile (148-kilometre) journey to London. The photograph shows Tanni Grey-Thompson receiving the flame.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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