The torch began its final journey of 70th day in London at 6.55am at Bushey Park and was carried through Hampton Court Palace. It was then carried on to the royal barge Gloriana by Olympic gold-medal winning rower Matthew Pinsent. A mini flotilla of 50 boats is accompanying the flame as it makes the final way of its heroic 8,000 mile journey downstream to Tower Bridge. It will be carried into the Stratford stadium in east London this evening and lit by a mystery VIP. Thousands of people lined the river bank to watch the historic moment and catch a glimpse of the famous flame which has travelled across the UK.
Olympic 2012 torch and rings
Olympic torch making its way through river
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Flotilla rowing through the River thames
A close-up view of the flotilla as it passes under one of London bridges accompanied the flame can be seen glowing in a special cauldron onboard
Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics,
Olympics 2012 Torch
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Matthew Pinsent holds the flame aloft before lighting a ceremonial cauldron on board the Gloriana
The Gloriana makes headway as it powers down the Thames. The barge was painstakingly built by 60 craftsmen over the course of four years
Thousands people line the River Thames as the Gloriana sails past carrying the Olympic flame on the final leg if its journey through London
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