24 pictures from when the Olympic torch visited Alnwick in 2012

Specialist Reporter

Published 2nd Aug 2024, 15:30 GMT

Updated 2nd Aug 2024, 15:31 GMT

We’ve taken a trawl through our archives and this time it’s got an Olympic theme.

Here are 24 pictures from when the Olympic torch visited Alnwick ahead of London 2012.

Were you there?

Olympic Torch event at Alnwick pastures. Lewis Denny on the stage with the flame.

1. Olympic Torch 1

Olympic Torch event at Alnwick pastures. Lewis Denny on the stage with the flame. Photo: Jane Coltman

Carol Malia from BBC Look North who broadcast live from the event.

2. Olympic Torch 2

Carol Malia from BBC Look North who broadcast live from the event. Photo: Jane Coltman

Helen, Emilia and Joe Waugh.

3. Olympic Torch 3

Helen, Emilia and Joe Waugh. Photo: Jane Coltman

Dick Moules carries the Olympic Torch out of Alnwick Market Place.

4. Olympic Torch 4

Dick Moules carries the Olympic Torch out of Alnwick Market Place. Photo: Jane Coltman

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