Olympics 2012
With glittering fireworks illuminating the skies at every opportunity and a buzz of excitement charging through the air, London promises to host one of the most spectacular Olympic games ever seen when the world’s finest athletes descend on the capital city this summer. It is estimated that a staggering 4 billion people worldwide will tune in to watch the fanfare of the opening ceremony, in anticipation of what could be London’s most important event to happen in this generation.
800,000 people are expected to use public transport to travel to the Games on the busiest day, which is more than the entire population of Leeds.
Twelve highlights of 2012!
A fresh new year is here so what better time to look back at what a wonderful 2012 we had. Here are our top 12 highlights of the year…
Olympics and Paralympics victory parade route
Celebrate London 2012 and follow today’s parade, as Britain’s Olympians and Paralympians take to the streets of the capital Read More »
Flame Festival lights up Britain for Paralympics
Each of the four home nations of Britain have lit a celebration cauldron in preparation for the Paralympics 2012, which commences on Wednesday 29 August Read More »
Paralympic Torch Relay has begun!
Four Paralympic Torches have been ignited at the top of the highest peaks of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to welcome the arrival of next week’s Games
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Landmarks of London 2012
As the sun sets on the greatest show on Earth, BRITAIN celebrates the iconic landmarks of London 2012 Read More »
Home city style
See the closing ceremony in style with a stay at one of London’s top hotels Read More »
A week in gold for Team GB
The pathway to Olympic success has been paved with gold for Team GB. Here, we look back at BRITAIN’s favourite moments from the first week of London 2012… Read More »
Opening Ceremony photo gallery
The Industrial Revolution, Mary Poppins and the inventor of the World Wide Web…it could only be the London 2012 Opening Ceremony Read More »
BRITAIN meets The Amazing & Extraordinary Facts author
Stephen Halliday- lecturer, author and general expert on all things London-related Read More »
