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Olympic Flame comes through Colchester 2012

On it's journey to London Olympics 2012. The Flame was carried through Colchester Essex.
Some 50,000 people got out of bed early and stood in the rain to line the route.
Essex County Councillor Stephen Castle, responsible for the 2012 Games said: "It was an absolutely amazing day for Essex. I'd like to thank everyone who came out to watch the Olympic Torch and who contributed to making it such a fantastic event.

This Gallery shows the activity on North Hill Colchester, for the two hours of 06.45 to 09.00 on Friday 6 July..

All pictures copyright Ken Chambers ARPS. and must not be used or copied in any way
06.42 The Police are already on duty for this big event
06.42 The Police are already on duty for this big event		 Croissants arrive at Restaurant Number Nine
Croissants arrive at Restaurant Number Nine		 06.45 People hurry past The Green Room, on their way to securing a good viewing place,
06.45 People hurry past The Green Room, on their way to securing a good viewing place,		 Hot Bacon Rolls being delivered from the Green Room Restaurant
Hot Bacon Rolls being delivered from the Green Room Restaurant
A seat in the front.
A seat in the front.		 07.05 Prepared for the rain
07.05 Prepared for the rain		 Big smiles from La Tasca
Big smiles from La Tasca		 07.34 It's Raining
07.34 It's Raining
So many umbrellas. Now it's time for me to cover my cameras with plastic bags
So many umbrellas. Now it's time for me to cover my cameras with plastic bags		 Who cares if it Rains?
Who cares if it Rains?		 North Hill Hotel
North Hill Hotel		 La Tasca
La Tasca
La Tasca Spanish Restaurant Colchester
La Tasca Spanish Restaurant Colchester		 Patiently waiting
Patiently waiting 		07.28 Coffee & Rain Drops
07.28 Coffee & Rain Drops		 Visit from the Tooth Fairy
Visit from the Tooth Fairy
Mr David Morgan Jones
Mr David Morgan Jones		 07.51 The Crowds are building up
07.51 The Crowds are building up		 North gate School Drummers
North gate School Drummers		 08.12 Barriers in place to hold back the crowds
08.12 Barriers in place to hold back the crowds
Pupils from Great Baddow High School
Pupils from Great Baddow High School		 Entertaining the crowd
Entertaining the crowd		 Every body smile
Every body smile		 08.01 The Excitement Grows
08.01 The Excitement Grows
High Fives
High Fives		 False Alarm.. It's only a Joker
False Alarm.. It's only a Joker		 North Hill's share of the 50,000 people who lined the route
North Hill's share of the 50,000 people who lined the route		 Leading convoy
Leading convoy
Samsung Presenting Partner
Samsung Presenting Partner		 Coca Cola one of the Torch Sponsors
Coca Cola one of the Torch Sponsors		 08.07 Olympic Torch Relay Presenting Parter
08.07 Olympic Torch Relay Presenting Parter		 Route Security Check
Route Security Check
The Escort
The Escort		 08.15 Right on time, I can see the Olympic Flame
08.15 Right on time, I can see the Olympic Flame		 The Olympic Flame London 2012
The Olympic Flame London 2012 		The Olympic Flame London 2012
The Olympic Flame London 2012
The Olympic Flame London 2012
The Olympic Flame London 2012 		The Olympic Flame London 2012
The Olympic Flame London 2012 		Next Stop The City of Chelmsford Essex
Next Stop The City of Chelmsford Essex 		An Historic Moment, few people will witness this again in their lifetime
An Historic Moment, few people will witness this again in their lifetime
A wonderful way to end my assignment. A delicious cup of coffee. at Number Nine North Hill .
A wonderful way to end my assignment. A delicious cup of coffee. at Number Nine North Hill .

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Zoltán Balogh15-Jul-2012 06:05
Great and interesting series Ken! Thanks for sharing! V
mashuga13-Jul-2012 05:07
Fantastic series Ken! Just plain flaming great!
Chris Spracklen11-Jul-2012 22:52
Terrific documentary gallery, Ken. *V*
Consistently high quality photography throughout.
Kim11-Jul-2012 21:05
Great and interesting series! V
Andy Green 10-Jul-2012 10:13
Fantastic pictures,you have really caught the spirit which prevailed on North Hill on that historic morning
Johnnie Rogers 10-Jul-2012 06:54
You only got one chance and you nailed it Ken! An excellent gallery that takes us all the way through from preparation to your well earned coffee! You have captured the warmth and enthusiasm from the crowds, a little bit of rain didn't dampen their spirits. ~v~
Patricia Kay09-Jul-2012 21:32
Wonderful gallery full of fabulous images Ken...You really caught the emotions of the moments...BV
Guest 08-Jul-2012 15:23
You have portrayed so well all the activities of this unforgettable morning, Ken. Wonderful photojournalism, and looks like you have a great contact with the most important people of your town. V
John Willis Photography08-Jul-2012 14:23
The guest was me Ken . . .
Guest 08-Jul-2012 14:21
Nice one Ken! I really enjoyed this superb presentation from the early build up to the final moments of it passing.
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