A staggering 65,000 people enjoyed the free spectacle in Portsmouth.
It’s hard to believe it is 10 years ago this summer, and as we prepare for the arrival in Portsmouth of the Queen’s Baton Relay on July 6 before this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, what better time to reminisce about the Olympic summer of 2012?
9. The Olympic Torch Relay celebrations
The Evening Celebrations at The Olympic Torch Relay as it came to Southsea Common early on Sunday evening There were stage acts as well as Rizzle Kicks a pop duo, as 65000 people enjoyed the free spectacle Picture: Malcolm Wells (122387-5830) Photo: Malcolm Wells
10. The Olympic Torch Relay celebrations
The Evening Celebrations at The Olympic Torch Relay as it came to Southsea Common early on Sunday evening There were stage acts as well as Rizzle Kicks a pop duo, as 65000 people enjoyed the free spectacle Picture: Malcolm Wells (122387-5833) Photo: Malcolm Wells
11. The Olympic Torch Relay celebrations
The Evening Celebrations at The Olympic Torch Relay as it came to Southsea Common early on Sunday evening There were stage acts as well as Rizzle Kicks a pop duo, as 65000 people enjoyed the free spectacle Picture: Malcolm Wells (122387-5864) Photo: Malcolm Wells
12. The Olympic Torch Relay celebrations
The Evening Celebrations at The Olympic Torch Relay as it came to Southsea Common early on Sunday evening There were stage acts as well as Rizzle Kicks a pop duo, as 65000 people enjoyed the free spectacle Picture: Malcolm Wells (122387-5824) Photo: Malcolm Wells