Erection date: 9/9/2012
Ancient Olympia is the site of the original games and remains the source of the sacred Olympic flame. It is lit by Apollo, god of the Sun, at the request of the high priestess and is used to ignite the Olympic torch as it begins its route to the host city.
SE18, Number 1 Street, Main Guardhouse
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Nike Statue - Plaque 4
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The building behind is the former Air Ministry. Â We thank Jamie Davis for finding this link to the British Pathe news film of the unveili...
Hillfield Park, House of the Century Centenary Award, 28 May 2000. The Society for the Promotion of Historic Buildings
The portrait medallions are on the right hand flank wall, on Cumberlow Avenue. Reading left to right: W. F. R. Stanley; Mrs W. F. Stanley...
The 3 black plaques are low down on the pilasters between the windows. 'Tailor Alley' can be seen to the left of our main photo. 'Burton'...
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