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 the call goes out for torchbearers for a relay for the Queen’s Baton Relay before this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, what better time to reminisce about the Olympic summer of 2012?
5. 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 (122387-5732)
Photo: Malcolm Wells
6. 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 Flag sellers ! - (left to right) Jack Hughes (20) and Claire Wallace (27) both from Dundee in Scotland Picture: Malcolm Wells (122387-1142)
Photo: Malcolm Wells
7. 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 (122387-5699)
Photo: Malcolm Wells
8. 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 Rizzle Kicks pop duo - Picture: Malcolm Wells (122387-5839)
Photo: Malcolm Wells