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
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Paralympic Flame - 2012
London 2012 Paralympics In the late afternoon of 29th August 2012 Havengore h...
{Beneath the 2012 Paralympic Games logo of three agitos:} On 24 August 2012 t...
From their website: "We were founded by HRH The Duke of York, later HM King George VI, in 1925 as the National Playing Fields Association and are proud of our long heritage protecting parks and gre...
Boxer and film actor.  Born as Victor Andrew D'Biere McLaglen in, according to him, Tunbridge Wells. Brought up in South Africa. Joined the British army aged 14 and so was forced to leave.  Went t...
Wisden's Almanack, the 'Bible of Cricket' was first published by John Wisden. Â It appears annually and contains a vast amount of information about English and overseas cricket, including scores of ...
Supporters' organisation formed in difficult times to help Fulham Football Club remain at its historic home.  From Moments that made Fulham: "In February 1993, and with Fulham’s lease on the Cott...
Football Manager. Born in Swindon. His family moved to London, where he played with the Victoria Swifts. He first became involved with West Ham Football Club as unpaid help in 1897. He was appointe...
Comments are provided by Facebook, please ensure you are signed in to see them