2005
6 Jul
London awarded 2012 Olympics
by UKNews (2 years ago)
On the 6th July 2005 London was awarded the honour of hosting the 2012 Olympics by the International Olympic Committee.
Inspired memories
2005
6 Jul
I thought that Paris was going to get it
I remember watching the result on television, sure that Paris was going to get the games. In fact, I remember thinking that a London-Paris bid would have been good.
I was very pleasantly sur...
Barnes-Banter
I remember when this was announced - we were at the Hampton Court Flower show and a huge cheer went up - what a shame when it was all overshadowed next day by the London bombings - but what a reason to make even more sure that it will be a great event !!!!
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