Hyde Park, Victoria Park and Trafalgar Square will host big screens during the London 2012 Games next summer. With giant screens, state-of-the-art technology and concert-quality sound systems, these sites will be among the best places to watch the Games if …
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15 Nov
2011
2011
London 2012 Olympic Flame to Appear in EastEnders
The Olympic Flame will feature in British soap EastEnders on 23 July next year. Billy Mitchell will carry the flame through Walford, cheered on by the famous residents of Albert Square. Regular viewers already know that Mitchell and Fat Boy …
Read more...4 Nov
2011
2011
London 2012 Posters Unveiled
Some of Britain’s top artists, including Tracey Emin and Bridget Riley, have produced posters for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The posters will be displayed in a free exhibition at Tate Britain next summer. If you don’t want …
Read more...4 Nov
2011
2011
London 2012 Festival Events Announced
Actor Mark Rylance will accost members of the public and quote lines from Shakespeare as part of next summer’s London 2012 Festival. Accompanied by a group of actors “disguised as normal people”, the Jerusalem star will approach people in the street and …
Read more...27 Oct
2011
2011
Scissor Sisters to Perform at London 2012 River of Music
The Scissor Sisters will perform at the BT River of Music festival in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The two-day celebration on 21 and 22 July 2012 will feature free concerts along the banks of the river …
Read more...30 Sep
2011
2011
Design Museum to Host 2012 Sports Exhibition
London’s Design Museum will host a sports-themed exhibition in 2012 to coincide with the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sports vs Design will explore the design innovations that have helped athletes to break records, and also look at cases where sports bodies have …
Read more...9 Sep
2011
2011
In Pictures: International Paralympic Day
Paralympic sport was celebrated in Trafalgar Square yesterday as Paralympic athletes showcased the 20 Paralympic sports of the 2012 Games, including Wheelchair Basketball, Powerlifting and Wheelchair Rugby. Paralympic tickets are on sale now until 26 September 2011, so don’t miss your …
Read more...15 Aug
2011
2011
2012 Road Cycling Test Event
Thousands of spectators lined the streets of London yesterday to watch the London-Surrey Cycle Classic, a 2012 test event. The 140 km (87 mile) route started at The Mall in Central London and passed sights including Richmond Park, Hampton Court Palace and …
Read more...2 Jun
2011
2011
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Plans Announced
Buckingham Palace has announced further details of next year’s exciting celebrations to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This time next year, we’ll be hanging out the bunting again as we’ll be treated to an extra Bank Holiday and a full …
Read more...19 May
2011
2011
MsMarmitelover to Host Supper Clubs During London 2012 Games
While we’re looking forward to a feast of sport and culture in 2012, foodies are planning a series of intimate supper clubs during the London Olympic Games. Visitors will be invited into Londoners’ homes, where they can enjoy meals prepared …
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