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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Paralympic Flame - 2012
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Person, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Sport / Games
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Faded London have done some great research on the history behind this plaque.
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Person, Art, France, Israel/Palestine, Morocco, Scotland, USA
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