The legacy of the Olympic torches

3 August 2012 Last updated at 02:36 ET Help

The Olympics are well under way, and the North West's torchbearers are still proudly remembering the parts they played as the torch made its way to London.

Torchbearers could buy their torches for about £200 and some have since sold them, but many remain treasured possessions.

Bernie Buxton, from Liverpool, Emily Woodward from Warrington and Dave Gilmore from St Michael's On Wyre in Lancashire have been showing theirs off to those who want a closer look.

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