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- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth May 19
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter May 20
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton May 21
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol May 22
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham May 23
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester May 24
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff May 25
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea May 26
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth May 27
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor May 28
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester May 29
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent May 30
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton May 31
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool June 1
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown June 2
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush June 3
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry June 4
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry June 5
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast June 6
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields June 7
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow June 8
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness June 9
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick June 10
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen June 11
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee June 12
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh June 13
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick June 14
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne June 15
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham June 16
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough June 17
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull June 18
- Day 32 Hull to York June 19
- Day 33 York to Carlisle June 20
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere June 21
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool June 22
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester June 23
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds June 24
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield June 25
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes June 26
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln June 27
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham June 28
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby June 29
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham June 30
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry July 1
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester July 2
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough July 3
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich July 4
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich July 5
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford July 6
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge July 7
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton July 8
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford July 9
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading July 10
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury July 11
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth July 12
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth July 13
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton July 14
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth July 15
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton July 16
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings July 17
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover July 18
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone July 19
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford July 20
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest July 21
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley July 22
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth July 23
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing July 24
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey July 25
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster July 26
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium July 27
70 days; 70 routes
- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull
- Day 32 Hull to York
- Day 33 York to Carlisle
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium
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Greenwich
- Greenwich Park
- Royal Observatory and Meridian Time Line
- Narrow sloping path leading down from the Observat
- Tarmac pathway through park
- Path to Equestrian venue
- Equestrian venue
- Pedestrian ramp leading out of Equestrian venue
- Right hand side of Queen's House
- Guilded gate onto Romney Road
- Royal gate at Old Naval College
- Upper Grand Square, Old Naval College
- Cobbled road through College
- King William Walk
- Cutty Sark Gardens
- College Approach
- King William Walk
- Romney Road A206
- Trafalgar Road A206
- Woolwich Road A206
- Combedale Road
- Westcombe Hill
- Charlton Road B210
- Stratheden Parade B210
- Stratheden Road B210
- Shooters Hill Road A2
- Kidbrooke Park Road A2213
- Kidbrooke Way
- Rochester Way
- Well Hall Road A208
- Eltham High Street A210
- Westmount Road
- Well Hall Road A205
- Academy Road A205
- Woolwich Common A205
- Grand Depot Road A205
- John Wilson Street A205
- Wellington Street
- Thomas Street
- Woolwich Ferry Approach
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Newham
- Woolwich Ferry
- Bus Layby on Pier Road A117
- Albert Road A117
- Woolwich Manor Way A117
- High Street South A117
- Central Park
- Main stage for Newham Festival
- Exit gate from Central Park
- High Street South A117
- High Street North
- High Street North A117
- Plashet Grove B165
- Green Street B167
- Romford Road A118
- High Street / Broadway A11
- Great Eastern Road A11
- Angel Lane A112
- Dorset Place
- Montfichet Road
- Westfield Shopping Centre
- Samsung Store
- Montfichet Road
- Dorset Place
- Angel Lane A112
- Great Eastern Road A11
- The Grove A11
- High Street / Broadway A11
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Tower Hamlets
- High Street A11
- Bow Road A11
- Mile End Road A11
- White Horse Lane
- Stepney Green
- Redman's Road
- Stepney Green Park
- Exit from Stepney Green Park onto Redman's Road
- Redman's Road
- Jamaica Street
- Stepney Way
- Sidney Street
- Whitechapel Road A11
- Osborn Street
- Wentworth Street
- Commercial Street A1202
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Hackney
- Shoreditch High Street A10
- Kingsland Road A10
- Kingsland High Street A10
- Kingsland Road A10
- Stoke Newington Road A10
- Stoke Newinghton Road A10
- Stoke Newington High Street A10
- Stoke Newington Church Street B104
- Stoke Newington Church Street
- Clissold Park tarmac path
- Semi-circular path leading to Clissold House
- Clissold Park tarmac path
- Tarmac path leading diagonally across park
- Backstage area of Hackney Festival
- Festival Stage
- Tarmac path leading diagonally across park
- Exit gate from Clissold Park onto Green Lanes A105
- Green Lanes A105
- Lordship Park B105
- Manor Road B105
- Stamford Hill A10
- Northwold Road B111
- Rectory Road A10
- Rectory Road
- Amhurst Road
- Amhurst Road A107
- Mare Street A107
- Wilton Way
- Town Hall access road
- Town Hall steps
- Town Hall access road
- Reading Lane
- Mare Street A107
- Morning Lane B113
- Ponsford Street
- Homerton High Street A102
- Marsh Hill B112
- Homerton Road B112
- The Eastway A106
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Waltham Forest
- The Eastway A106
- Ruckholt Road A106
- Leyton High Road A112
- Grange Park Road A112
- Church Road A1006
- Leyton High Road A112
- Leyton County Cricket Ground
- Cricket pitch
- Leyton High Road A112
- Hoe Street A112
- Selborne Road
- Market Square / Live Site
- Screen / staging area
- High Street
- Hoe Street A112
- Forest Road A503
- Town Hall entrance
- Waltham Forest Town Hall Steps
- Car park on east side of the Town Hall
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Chestnut Showground, Walthamstow
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0722: Good morning and welcome to day 64 of the Olympic torch relay - and what a day we have in store for you.
0724: A strange object has appeared in the sky, there is no rain falling and the Olympic flame is starting its tour of London.
It spent last night locked in a vault in the Tower of London after being abseiled in from a helicopter - if you missed that you can watch it here.
0726: Today the flame starts its tour of the 33 London boroughs in Greenwich - and we will be with it every step of the way.
The relay is due to start in a few minutes - the flame is currently having its picture taken in Greenwich Park.
We are looking at pictures of the Greenwich Naval College.
0727: Some people are up early on this lovely sunny morning in London.
Chris Luke on Facebook says: "Can't wait for the start of torchcam today. It's so exciting!"
EllieCollyer-Bristow tweets: "Up early to see the torch!"
That's dedication.
Don't forget you can Tweet us @bbc2012 or you can leave comments on our Facebook page.
0731: We now have pictures for you - we saw the 'torch kiss' between the day's first two torchbearers Natasha Sinha and Ella Statham on the Olympic equestrian arena.
0733: Switching to another picture now - and we are on the steps to the right of Greenwich Observatory looking down on the equestrian arena. Our torchbearer is due to run from the Meridian Time Line down the narrow sloping path towards ground level.
Alice Malivoire has a great day planned. She tweets: "Up the earliest that I have been in a very long time to go and see the Olympic torch go along Trafalgar Road, before leaving for holiday."
0737: Now back with the main feed and the flame passes to Sarah Howard. She is passionate about the arts and works part time as Access Officer at Sadlers Wells Theatre. Part of her job is to set up inspirational projects for young people to help them engage with dance and realise their full potential.
Some details of the first two torchbearers who we saw briefly on the equestrian arena a few minutes ago.
The first was swimmer Natasha Sinha who won silver in the 100m butterfly at the nationals when she was just 12 years old and has qualified two years in a row for the British Championships, competing alongside the main Great Britain team.
The second was Ella Statham. She has been instrumental in creating a leadership programme, volunteering in clubs and organisations. She set up a blog, writting about some of her volunteering opportunities, with the hope to promote the programme to fellow peers.
0740: Here's Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, torchbearer number four, waiting to start his stint in Greenwich.
0741: There's the Cutty Sark. #bbctorchcam vehicle can't get down to it but our lovely cameraman has managed to zoom in.
0743: Sarah hands over duties to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, who will take his torch on to the rebuilt Cutty Sark.
He was the first person to sail single-handed and non-stop around the world - he made his journey between June 1968 and April 1969.
Unfortunately we can't see him taking the flame on board.
0748: Big shout out to Brian MacElwee and Melonie Pickering following and commenting on Facebook.
And good luck to Joa B who says: "Loved watching it go through my home town yesterday. Coming up to London today to move into my Games Time accommodation. Good luck to everyone working towards this fantastic Olympics!"
0747: Apologies for the lack of sound at the moment - our technical team are on to it.
0750: This is Joanne Hazell. After a close friend's son was born disabled, she wanted to give something back to the Eden Valley Hospice in Carlisle who gives care to her friend's child and so many other people.
It costs £4,000 a day just to open the doors and they look after severely disabled people as well as the terminally ill. Joanne completed the following events - Keswick 1/2 marathon, National Three Peaks, Hadrian's Wall Walk (84 mile), Coast 2 Coast Bike Ride (140 mile), Derwentwater (14km Trail Race), Great North Run (1/2 Marathon) and Cumbrian Run (1/2 Marathon).
0751: This was the moment Natasha Sinha held the flame at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
0752: Chester Chambers represented his school council and raised money to provide the school with a new gazebo. The gazebo was designed to encourage students to be active.
0754: BBC London 94.9's reporters are out and about on the torch route today - and took this picture of Sir Robin Knox-Johnstone a few minutes ago:
0755: The relay is running slightly ahead of time as Paul Green takes his turn. He has been a Youth Worker for over 35 years. His positive attitude has enabled him to cope with a diagnosis of leukaemia in 2009 and he underwent a bone marrow transplant.
0803: Hi there to Tracy Roberts on Facebook who says: "Looks like a lovely day over there. Let's hope that this is the start of summer for you without fear of a downpour or a frost.
"Nice to watch the relay again. I've been unable to watch from Seattle for a little while. Nice to see you guys again. Have yourselves and brilliant day."
0804: The crowds are growing now as Louise Vaughan takes over. She has spent many years investing in our local community, a predominantly Bengali estate in London's East End to improve the lives of those who live there.
0806: Every possible vantage point being taken up now by eager torch fans - we spot half a dozen people leaning over a footbridge in order to take a decent photo.
0811: Next up is Ruqsana Begum who competes in Muay Thai kick boxing. She is a world bronze medal winner in Bangkok and also recently won a gold medal at the European club cup.
0813: Elizabeth, who saw the 1948 Olympics, has been watching the relay in Greenwich and told BBC London 94.9: "This time it's a lot better, I was a bit bored before but then I was a young girl. I never thought I'd see two Olympics. It's great to be here as my husband is in the Navy."
0817: Here is Justine Currie who encourages others to live healthily by leading by example, using a blog, despite having health complications that she was born with.
0819: This is Ricky Kaplan who introduced a scheme which enables students to volunteer in their community. He created Vscheme which is an unofficial charity that partners up with local charitable causes to create volunteering opportunities.
The final torchbearer today is footballer Fabrice Muamba, who recovered after having a cardiac arrest during Bolton's FA Cup tie at Tottenham in March. He has tweeted: "Good morning world looking forward to later today when I have the honour of carrying the Olympic torch. What an experience #TeamGB"
0823: Now we have Michael May who has coached at West Ham ABC as a volunteer. For him, boxing and the members at the club will always come first, it's his life.
0826: Priya Rajgor has raised money for Dreams Come True which grants wishes for terminally ill children. She also volunteers for Noah's Ark Children's Hospice and is participating in the Shine Cancer Research night marathon.
0828: In case you missed it last night the Olympic flame arrived in London by helicopter and was then abseiled out of a helicopter into the Tower of London where it spent the night. You can watch its arrival here and read about it here.
This was a really inventive way for the flame to enter the city - but what other stunts could be staged?
Send us your ideas for offbeat adventures for the torch in London by tweeting us at @BBC2012 or visiting our BBC London 2012 Facebook page and we will print the best ideas in this text commentary, which by the way is currently being written by Jenny Minard and Ian Westbrook.
0834: Greenwich is clearly in party mood to celebrate the flame's arrival as you can see in Hayley Compton's photo:
0842: Thanks for your ideas for alternative stunts for the Olympic flame (see 0828).
On our BBC London 2012 Facebook page Margery Mary Hawkins suggests: "Torch!! go up the Croydon Old Town hall Clock Tower...spiral staircase" while Louise Rolland says: "How about having a torchbearer pose on the 4th plinth in Trafalgar Square for a couple of hours?" and Brian MacElwee adds: "One thing I can see being staged is for Prince William to be carrying the torch when it arrives at Buckingham Palace."
Keep them coming on Facebook or on Twitter to @BBC2012.
0846: After a flurry of International Olympic Committee nominations, we now have Christine Bower who has worked with the British Olympic Association for 30 years and has shown exceptional dedication to the Olympic movement and Olympic sport.
0851: Sure that Owen Gibson will be writing a report on his stint with the torch here - he is the Guardian's Olympic editor.
0853: Five-year-old Isis has come over from Canada to see the torch. Her parents said as she wanted to be the world's fastest runner, they thought what better way to inspire her.
Talking of her replica torch, Isis told BBC London 94.9: "I enjoyed that I saw the torchbearers lighting. Every time I hold the torch, it feels like I'm holding all the torchbearers in one hand. I'm really happy that I'm going to see a big, big stage where all the torchbearers are going to be."
0854: Daniel Lawson tweets this picture of the flame in Greenwich.
0854: Into Eltham High Street a few minutes ahead of schedule, we find David Hart who maintains good fitness and health with regular cycling, running, watersports and going to the gym.
0856: As David ends his run and hands over to Catherine Kehoe, we see a big "Love you David" banner held up in the crowd.
0859: Catherine poses for a photo with the next runner June O'Regan, 81, who is a Londoner born and bred. She volunteers at an Irish organisation that runs lunch clubs for the elderly. She also volunteered playing her favorite sports, badminton and table tennis.
0900: Starting now on BBC Two and the CBBC Channel is the final edition of Blue Peter's Big Olympic Tour presented by torchbearer Helen Skelton and Barney Harwood. You can watch it live here but don't forget to open in a separate tab on your computer so you can carry on following the torch.
Some very inventive ideas coming in now after we asked you to suggest some stunts for the Olympic torch in London this week (see 0828 & 0842).
Lesley Ramm suggests: "Would be great to see Daley Thompson do a back flip with Torch on High St Hornsey in Haringey on Weds 25th en route to Ally Pally." while London Tents comes up with: "David Cameron on a zip wire from London Eye into Houses of Parliament. Vote winner."
0906: Still ahead of time as we reach Ian Davies who inspires people to take up sport by doing things like buying a bike, taking up the triathlon, or trying out rugby or volleyball. He cycled from London to Paris where he raised £2,000 for charity.
0911: Another keen cyclist now in the shape of Austin Reynolds. He has constantly raised money for local charities mainly in the Surrey area. He did a 10 hour bike ride for charity and completed a Land's End to John O'Groats bike ride in aid of charity.
0917: It must be great for the relay to go right past your front door - and this is happening here as the flame is carried right down a long residential street. Anyone watching from their bedroom window in their pyjamas we wonder?
0919: Lecturer Alison McGregor has done research into the study of physiological mechanics of the musculoskeletal system. It includes work with elite rowers to improve performance and prevent injury, and patients with joint injury and athlete management.
She concentrates on the lighting of her torch and ignores the voice in the crowd calling "Alison, Alison" before turning to pose for pictures with previous torchbearer Przemyslaw Babiarz.
0922: Mohammed Kellow is a student of Politics and Economics at Goldsmiths, University of London. During the summer of 2011, he had the opportunity to work for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa as an intern.
0929: We are shortly going to pass our second Olympic venue of the day, having seen the first 'torch kiss' at the Equestrian Arena in Greenwich a couple of hours ago.
Coming up in a few minutes we should see the Royal Artillery Barracks, the venue for the Olympic and Paralympmic shooting and Paralympic archery.
0931: It seems there are many West Ham Amatuer Boxing Club members running today - including the 1948 Olympian Ronald Cooper who will will welcome the Torch into Newham.
Here he is with fellow ABC member and torchbearer Lianne Jameson, as tweeted by the club.
0932: Strike up a tune for musician Franca Hoffmann who is a member of Imperial Model United Nations (ICMUN) and the Imperial College Symphony Orchestra (ICSO).
0933: And there right on cue is the Artillery Barracks shooting venue (see 0929).
0935: Ainsley Bell was diagnosed with a serious illness when he was at University. Whilst undergoing consultations and surgery, he continued studying as he was so close to the finish line.
Big shout out to Jordan Dias who tweets: "My mum is runner 48 today in East Ham. At the briefing now - don't know who's more excited."
Bit hot for a scarf but you never know Team GB, your plea may be answered: "Everyone from Greenwich to Waltham Forest remember to wave your #TeamGBScarf to show support for #OurGreatestTeam!"
0937: There have been some great scenes in the London Borough of Greenwich this morning and BBC London 94.9's reporters were there to capture them:
0940: With the flame now is Jaco van Gass who is a soldier who lost his left arm and part of his left leg and suffered other severe injuries after being blown up in Helmand Province. He now works for the charity 'Walking for the Wounded' and hopes to climb Mount Everest.
As he starts his turn with the torch, some armed forces personnel in full ceremonial dress uniform follow behind him on horseback.
0947: Sara Smit now takes the flame outside Woolwich Town Hall. She will shortly disappear from torchcam's view and make her way to a Live Site. The flame will then be transferred to a lantern before making a trip on the Woolwich Ferry.
In the meantime a very excited voice calls out "Go Sarah Go" as she passes by.
Alison Lobo says (see 0940): "Love seeing the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery accompanying the torchbearer, amazing moment for the soldier."
0959: Good shot of our third Olympic and Paralympic venue of the day - the North Greenwich Arena, usually known as the O2. Its name has been temporarily changed as Games venues are not allowed any sponsorship.
The Arena will stage artistic gymnastics, trampoline, basketball, and wheelchair basketball during the 2012 Games.
And right now it is staging a 'torch kiss' between former gymnast Nadia Comaneci and former basketball star John Amaechi.
1002: Former basketball star John Amaechi picks up Nadia Comaneci on top of the Arena.
1010: John Amaechi is a retired NBA basketball player who also represented England.
Nadia Comaneci won five Olympic gold medals, three at the Montreal Games in 1976 aged just 14 and two in Moscow four years later, and was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10.
Each of them is holding an Olympic torch and also wearing a safety harness. Amaechi is now gingerly walking down a portion of the roof - rather him than us is the general agreement in Torchcam HQ.
1012: John now steps to the top of one of the leaves of the roof, looks like he is going to go over the edge but then continues to walk forward and disappears from view as he goes down the other side.
1015: BBC 2012 online editor Mark Coyle is watching the relay on his day off and sent this picture of the torch convoy crossing the Thames:
1019: We wait for John to re-emerge from the roof - the flame is due to be getting off the Woolwich Ferry about now.
1021: Apologies for the jerky pictures at the moment - we are trying to get the best shots for you between various different feeds.
1023: Here comes Olympian Ronald Cooper who has contributed to boxing over the past 65 years, representing Great Britain at the 1948 Olympics.
He won the Royal Navy championship and ABA title the previous year and then had a successful professional career. Since then he has been involved in encouraging and coaching both professional and amateur boxers.
1027: The 84-year-old is doing well as he strides through the streets of Newham.
Someone has made hi8m a lovely banner and walks alongside him.
1028: Nacia Comaneci is looking forward to the Olympics and told the BBC: "I will be here for the entire time of the Games and will be watching the gymnastics comeptition and tennis, some track and field and swimming."
1031: Ronald passes the flame onto 15-year-old Christiana Egere.
1036: Here comes Joel Hodgson who was born in Belize and lived with his siblings under a house until he was adopted and moved to Scotland. He became homeless and began selling the Big Issue. He worked as a Big Issue vendor at Freshfields, made friends, spoke to everyone and helped the Freshfields football team start winning their matches again.
Joel continues to work with the Big Issue, attending events and fundraisers speaking about his experiences and encouraging those in similar situations to find their way out of homelessness.
1042: BBC School Reporters Harry and Charlie from Charlton School have been out and about to report on the torch's arrival today. They were up bright and early to see it arrive in Greenwich, interviewing spectators including Sue Bullen who told them she's got tickets for the equestrian events in Greenwich Park even though she's allergic to horses!
And Harry has a very busy day ahead - he's having his birthday party this afternoon!
1043: This is Tessa Sanderson-White who is according to her nomination, the only British woman ever to win an Olympic throwing gold medal, after her success in the Javelin at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games.
Her Olympic career included six appearances over a 20 year period from 1976 to 1996.
1044: Earlier the flame visited the Cutty Sark and was carried by world yachtman Sir Robin Knox-Johnson.
1050: Dancers celebrate the torch arrival, being carried by John Bruford.
1053: There is a carnival atmostphere in Newham, Newham London tweets: "The Newham Carnival is going to be amazing! Get over to Central Park to see it following the Olympic flame shortly."
Apparently local singer Paloma Faith will be carrying the flame on stage later at the show.
1055: Paloma Faith herself has tweeted: "Thank you all for your birthday wishes today! I'm going to carry the Olympic torch today. Biggest candle I've ever blown out!"
Happy birthday to you Paloma.
1058: BBC London 94.9's Jim Wheble has been out following the torch and has seen it being passed to police and medics during the day:
1057: Here is little Alexander George who jogs with the flame.
1100: For the past five years Paul Johnson has been a dedicated football referee. He referees two matches per week, from Bath to Devon.
He now has the flame. A spectator runs alongside him with a giant flag, with Olympic rings on.
1103: Here is Samuel Berhanu who played a key role at Newham Sixth Form College promoting the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
He took a lead role in organising "Get Active and Arty Week" which was a week long event inspired by London 2012. He was awarded an Inspire Mark for this project.
1106: The torch team will be having a little tea break now at Newham Central Park where a torch celebration carnival is taking place.
"We've got the Torch Relay up on the big screen in the Olympic Park Operations Centre - always following brand guidelines!" says James.
Pleased to hear it James!
1110: While we're having a break, why not pop on the kettle and check out these stories.
Last night the flame was abseiled into the Tower of London.
Considering the sun is now out, check out these ideas for Olympic-themed picnics.
And why not bookmark this in your favourites so you don't miss the Olympic torch special programme which will be aired on Wednesday evening.
1118: BBC London 94.9's Anna O'Neill reports from Newham's Central Park: "It's a heck of a party here. The torch has just arrived. We just heard In The Land of Hope and Glory - I started to get teary eyed. You can't fail to get emotional.
"There's people here saying this is our place in future of London, and people on stage have said it's an inspiration to be part of history and people in Newham deserve to be part of history."
She added that there were thousands rather than hundreds of people there: "Newham knows how to have a party."
1127: Singer Paloma Faith "Blomfield" is carrying the flame at the celebration. She is from Hackney and hits include Stone Cold Sober and Upside Down.
1132: Remember Olympic boxer Ronald Cooper - well this was him carrying the flame earlier. It was tweeted by Amsicle Amma who says: "Amazing watching the Olympic torch relay with Ron Cooper! Such a great atmosphere."
1144: Here is Paloma Faith at the Newham Carnival. She has customised her torchbearer outfit by cutting it at the waist, and putting on some bright red heels. Oooh fashion!
It is her birthday today and Natalieeee tweets: "Paloma Faith is on the stage with the torchy. We're singing happy birthday to her...out of tune. The shame."
1150: Here Paloma Faith comes running with the flame in her giant heels. Don't try this at home folks!
On Facebook Maggie McClymont says: "Send for the fashion police!"
BBC London 94.9's Jim Wheeble said: "I don't know how she managed to keep up - and she looked very glamorous."
He added: "It's absolutely packed around here. Although it's proper West Ham territory, everyone is waiving Team GB flags."
1152: Paloma passes on the flame to Sheikh Sheikh and gives him a kiss on the cheek.
He is an international wheelchair racer. He had a serious spinal injury sustained in a road traffic accident.
In 2010 Sheikh won first place in the London Mini-Marathon Under-15 class and in 2011 he won the same prize in the Under-17s.
1153: Rhian Hughes captured the excitement in Newham, tweeting this photo of the flame being carried onto the stage at the celebration event.
1155: The crowds are really out in full now and people are trying to high-five Sheikh.
1157: This is Valarie Dias - whom we mentioned earlier today. Her son Jason is an avid #bbctorchcam follower.
Phillips Idowu MBE has tweeted this picture of himself getting ready for his stint as a torchbearer.
Janice P tweets: "As for London's smaller crowds, I always expected this. smaller towns can look more crowded - only one high/main st for everyone."
1206: Don't forget you can get in touch with us on Facebook and Twitter - @bbc2012.
Mands tweets: "Where are all the flags in London? Least my little town of Gosport was decked out in them."
Jimmy Rider says on Facebook: "I think in pro-rata terms - the little villages and towns of the UK turned out in greater proportion than what I've seen in London this morning. Hopefully the London support will increase as the day(s) go on."
1208: This is Lianne Jameson who began volunteering at West Ham Amatuer Boxing Club when she was only 16 years old. Under the guidance of the club's old hands she has emerged into one of the leading figures of London Amateur Boxing.
1213: Vicki Parnell works full time and survived breast cancer and now raises money for cancer and asthma charities. She has completed two marathons and raised £7,000. She is also a mother of 12 children.
1214: The torch is now heading to Tower Hamlets. Its mayor, Lutfur Rahmans, has told BBC London 94.9 that he's proud the relay will be coming through his borough.
"We have tremendous diversity in the borough and we have differences. We have fantastic richness in the borough and we have poverty. But what makes us strong, what makes us unique, is that despite our differences, our similarities - our oneness - keeps us together and keeps us going.
"We are a borough that is proud for all we are and what we are and we very much look forward to the Games."
1222: The streets are packed as Jeremy Webb hands over to Krzysztof Kaczynski. There's plenty of flags, balloons and bunting flying as people take advantage of the good weather.
1224: And there's a big hug from Krzysztof for Teresa Deacon. She's a key player in Walthamstow Village in Bloom project, a member of the local gardening club and a volunteer Street Watcher for LB Waltham Forest.
1228: BBC Music Events interactive editor Sam Bailey tweets: "Waiting for torch, on Stratford Broadway. Flame is about to get first sight of its home for 16 days!! Lots of excited kids, balloons, flags."
1229: And the flame has been passed to Drashti Shah. She's a Young Ambassador and has helped organise various events for younger children, as well as working with disabled youngsters to help them complete different activities.
1231: Motorists watch the torch go by from the opposite side of the road, sounding off a few friendly beeps to speed Drashti on her way.
1233: Next up is Morgan Jones, who was nominated for a decade's work as a trustee and fundraiser for St Christopher's Hospice in south London.
1234: Crowds in Woolwich enjoy the sunshine as the torch relay goes through Newham on the big screen - photo from BBC 2012 online editor Mark Coyle:
1237: Now it's Anthony Joseph, who's been the driving force behind creating a youth rugby club in London. He's helped out 250 boys and girls by sponsoring the kit and coaching the teams.
1240: A grinning Gemma Law takes her turn with the flame. She works three days a week at a charity helping people who are mentally ill, and has spent six months volunteering another two days for an organisation supporting families with alcohol and drug problems.
1246: Here's the impressive view from earlier of basketball star John Amaechi and former Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci atop the dome at North Greenwich Arena.
1248: Student Kaushali Trivedi takes the flame. She volunteers for the charity KEEN, which provides weekend support and activities for children with disabilities. She gives one-to-one support to youngsters, organises trips and supports other volunteers.
1249: We've just passed Stratford bus station, and the crowds here are enjoying views of the Orbit tower in the Olympic park.
1254: Phillips Idowu is getting ready - thanks to fellow torchbearer Kasam for this picture:
1256: And the crowds are getting very excited - and very noisy - at Stratford's Westfield Shopping Centre, ahead of the triple jumper's turn with the flame.
1259: Now, we hope this won't be the only gold thing that Phillips Idowu carries in London in the next couple of weeks.
The Team GB triple jumper takes the flame now and will carry it into Stratford's Westfield Shopping Centre.
The Hackney-born athlete is hoping to win his event in the Olympics for the first time after taking silver in Beijing four years ago, failing to register a legal jump in Athens and coming sixth in Sydney.
1302: He might be one of Team GB's strongest medal hopes but he's having to run a circuitous route into the shopping centre, around a few yards of barriers.
1303: And Phillips has got his phone out to take a few pictures as he enters the centre through a guard of honour of waving flags.
1306: It's a bit of stretch for the interviewer to reach the 6ft 5in star with his microphone.
1308: And Idowu raises a few cheers from the crowd by saying he feels "pretty emotional right now".
He tells them: "Having been born, raised and schooled in east London, to have the opportunity to carry the Olympic torch in my home Games in front of my own people.
"You guys have done me really proud thanks for coming out. Hopefully in a couple of weeks time I can make you guys proud again."
1310: They've brought out a second torch for Idowu so he can continue his leg. There's only enough fuel in each one for a short period and the triple jumper has a few more photo calls to get through.
1313: Phillips looks like he's really enjoying himself. Handing his phone to the interviewer to pose for photos with the cheering crowd behind him.
1314: Phillips passes the flame on to Florence Fasanya, one of a team of 10 torchbearers from one of the relay sponsors.
1317: There's a short break now while the torch team get themselves organised for the next part of the relay through Tower Hamlets.
1321: And we are back in torchbearing action now with the team mentioned in the last entry.
1327: Earlier British javelin legend Tessa Sanderson-White ran with the flame.
1333: Next up is Esther Dagon, who is a project officer for the International Olympic Committee.
Hello to Marlene Koenig who tweets: "Watching torch run in the USA. Was at Westfield last month and happy to see the sun this morning. Go torch go!"
1343: Here is Jordan Andrew, who is autistic and is described in his nomination as: "a role model for other young disabled people". He loves athletics and volunteers at his local gymnastics club.
1347: A moment of history here as the relay's oldest torchbearer - 101-year-old Fauja Singh - takes the flame.
He started his career as a marathon runner at the age of 89 and ran his last London Marathon this year in a time of seven hours, 49 minutes. He is no stranger to this torch-carrying lark - he also took the flame when it was in London for the 2004 Athens Games.
Last year he became the first 100-year-old to complete a marathon when he ran in the Toronto Waterfront event.
He has also raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity with his running.
1352: He is clearly a bit of a sensation as hundreds of people crowd him and run alongside.
1353: Our next torchbearer is Yasmine St Croix, who is running in place of her late father Dennis, who had been nominated to take the torch. He coached football in local primary schools for 20 years and also took sports groups for adults.
Dennis ran 32 marathons, including 27 in London, and raised lots of money in the process for charities including Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.
1355: Our next torchbearer Kristin Hallenga was diagnosed with breast cancer aged just 23 three years old. She has since set up her own charity `CoppaFeel` with the aim of making young people more aware of cancer and its symptoms.
1357: You can barely see the torchbearer here for the hundreds of people watching the flame.
1359: We now have the Young Mayor for Tower Hamlets Nahimul Islam with the flame. Since taking on the role he has led a knife crime awareness campaign and is focussing on community cohesion, NEET (not in education, employment, or training) reduction and discrimination.
1406: Polish polar explorer and double amputee Jan Mela now takes his turn.
1408: Regular BBC 2012 correspondent Abul Kasam now has moment with the torch. He spends a lot of time volunteering and has worked with numerous charities. One of his proudest achievements was trekking up the mountain range of Sinai, raising over £1500 to help war widows gain access to higher education.
1411: If you are in a pub quiz in the next couple of weeks and there is an Olympics round, then our next torchbearer Paulina Krolak is the person you need on your team. Her nomination says she has "an incredible knowledge of the Olympic disciplines, records and athletes".
1413: The penultimate torchbearer before the lunch break is aerobic instructor Susie Colvill, who as well as keeping other people fit also runs between 25 and 30 miles each week.
1418: The person to lead the convoy into its break is Tahmina Begum. The 19-year-old became the first qualified Bangladeshi female football referee and has been officiating at local league matches in East London since 2010. She has also won the Community Sports Leaders Award and is a trained basketball coach.
1421: The flame and the torch team will be taking a break now at Stepney Green Park.
1430: So while you grab a sandwich and a cool refreshing drink, this is Jenny Minard and Ian Westbrook signing out and leaving you in the capable hands of Helen Bushby and Michael Hirst for the rest of the day.
1452: Good afternoon! Hope you're enjoying your lunch - hopefully in the sunshine!
As we wait for things to get under way in Tower Hamlets, here's an emotional moment from this morning.
Triple jumper Phillips Idowu made an emotional speech after carrying the Olympic torch in Stratford.
The Hackney-born athlete, who has been plagued by injury recently, said he hoped to make local people proud in a couple of weeks time.
We hope so too, Phillips!
1503: The party mood has already started in Stoke Newington where the One Hackney Festival has paraded through ahead of the torch's visit
1525: And the relay's off!
First up after the lunch break in Tower Hamlets is Geogia Tuckfield, 15, who volunteers at a childcare centre in an inner-city estate in Walthamstow.
The person who nominated her says she gets the children involved in sports, acting as a role model.
She has also encouraged children to join her running club, Orion Harriers, where she again leads by example winning the London mini-marathon!
Her long term goal is to run in the Olympics for Great Britain. Running with the Olympic flame is a good start.
1530: There are good crowds in Tower Hamlets this afternoon - and a little bit of sunshine too. If you're heading out to see the Olymlpic flame this afternoon it's definitely one for sunscreen rather than brollies.
Remember you can check the weather forecast where the torch is going to be by hovering your mouse over the green dots in the map on the left of this commentary box.
1533: Rumi Begum, 21, is a sports leader from Tower Hamlets, ensuring that young people in her area of Whitechapel get the opportunity to participate in sport outside school.
Through Rumi's links with the primary schools she advertised an out of hours club in a local ball court and encouraged children to attend. Two years in and more than 50 children regularly attend her club.
And it sounds like lots of them are out on the streets supporting her!
1536: Fore! David Harris has worked with the Royal Variety Club for 20 years organising and supporting golf events where the financial proceeds are donated to buy Sunshine coaches for disadvantaged and disabled children.
The Golf Society raises more than £1m each year. Lee Westwood would be proud of that figure!
1538: Taking a break from politics here is Raju Miah who, at just 21, has been elected a member of a youth parliament and young mayor in Hackney, beating off 24 other candidates.
He helped the borough win a beacon award status and now teaches in theatres to help young people raise their aspirations.
1548: The crowd's going bonkers! And it's not surprising, because you may not have heard of this torchbearer - Bow boy Dylan Mills, 27 - but you probably have heard of his stage name: Dizzee Rascal.
The rapper, songwriter and producer has had a string of massive hits - Dance Wiv Me, Bonkers and Holiday, among others - and his style of music blends garage with hip hop, grime, ragga and pop.
His debut album, Boy in da Corner, won him the 2003 Mercury Prize and he's since turned into an A-list global superstar.
1551: Dance Wiv Me's playing in the background and there's a big smile from Dylan/Dizzee at he sets off at a jaunty pace. Check out the Locog camera crew trying to keep ahead of him!
And Dizzee's clearly comfy running in his home streets - so comfy that he's just thrown his trainers into the crowd and is running in his socks!
1552: High-fives for the crowd as the Rascal hands ovcer the flame to Mahboobur Rahman.
The camera phones are out in force!
1558: As Zoe Brady carries the flame down Shoreditch High Street, it's clear the Torch Security Team (AKA the TST, or just guys in grey) have got their work cut out today. Relay spectators are milling around with Saturday afternoon shoppers and there's lots of polite, but firm, ushering out of the way going on!
1601: If you're after Olympic bigwigs, they don't get much bigger than the current torchbearer who's head of corporate development at the International Olympic Committee - Marie Sallois Debremville.
1606: If Dizzy Rascal's relay stint soundtrack was Dance Wiv Me, what would yours be? Something modern and dancey, a flame-related classic from the likes of the Bangles or Ash, or something specially modified for the occasion?
We're thinking "Flame! Torch gonna live forever, torch gonna learn how to fly..."
Let us know your thoughts with a tweet to @BBC2012 and we'll publish the best here.
1611: Maybe torchbearer Maria McKee's soundtrack would be Show me Heaven... And she certainly looked like she was on cloud nine running with the Olympic flame just there!
Tomasz Szymanski is up now and making easy progress with the torch.
1613: Flame-haired for the occasion is Hollie Clugston, 17.
Hollie has profound learning and speech and language difficulties.
Since being adopted 10 years ago, she has developed into an impressive young woman, taking part in swimming, cycling, triathlon, canoeing, sailing, climbing, karate, windsurfing... and now Olympic torchbearing!
1616: Some great local knowledge from our local expert Rebecca Cafe: Not alot of people know this, but Shoreditch High Street - which the flame visited earlier - is famous for its street art.
The shops' shutters are painted with letters of the alphabet by Eine, the artist whose work Prime Minister David Cameron gave to President Obama.
1618: Torchbearer Shane Ransom, 44, has completed a swimathon for Cancer Research - swimming 10,400 lengths of Fleming Swimming Pool.
He was told he was diabetic in 2009 and since then has done all he can to get himself fit - losing more than four stone in weight by running, swimming, cycling and now torchbearing.
1620: Thanks for all your messages and tweets today. Amanda J Salt tweets: "#Shoreditch not too cool for the #torchrelay. Great turn out on the streets."
1621: Alpha Kamara, 18, developed severe disabilities as a youngster but has still participates in sporting events for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities.
In June 2011 Alpha won a gold medal for the 100m in the London Youth Games.
1624: Dalston's Kingsland Road is looking good in the sunshine. There are some top Turkish restaurants along there if anyone's looking for some sustenance after an afternoon's flame-following!
1629: Kieron Brear has come up with a great suggestion for his torch relay anthem, tweeting: "@bbc2012 'Torches' by Jean Joubert. A Christmas song, but easy to convert, as the Medina Community Choir did for torchbearer Hannah Brear."
1633: There's a great crowd in Hackney this afternoon as torchbearer Anil Kavia heads for Clissold Park which is playing host to Hackney Festival this weekend.
1639: The torch has been taken backstage at the Hackney Festival in Clissold Park.
This festival was cancelled last year due to the August riots, but it's all looking peaceful in Hackney this evening - well, aside from the flame fever, that is!
1641: Sadly bbctorchcam's horse-box can't go up on to the stage with the Olympic flame, so we're waiting by the roadside for it to return to relay mode on Green Lanes.
1649: As we're waiting to get back under way, a minor - if unpleasant - incident to report along the torch relay through London today.
Some of the Torch Security Team (the guys in grey) have reported having a red liquid of some sort thrown at them as they ran.
No injuries have been reported and those affected are back out and running, but the liquid is being investigated.
1659: Torchbearers are celebrities for the day and are having their photos taken with spectators and their torches in front of Clissold House, which is a community park originally built for an anti-slavery campaigner called Jonathan Hoare.
Green Lanes, meanwhile, is an ancient thoroughfare along which cattle were driven from Hertfordshire towards Smithfield Market. This afternoon it's filled with crowds rather than cows - but they are making a lot of noise!
1717: Sean Glendinning, 16, now has the torch. He was recently awarded the Spirit of Rugby prize by Saracens rugby club. He is surrounded by crowds, traffic and plenty of excitement as the torch makes its way through Green Lanes.
1724: Edmond Chan, has set off at a brisk trot with the torch. Edmond has raised money for charities following the sudden death of his brother Stephen in 2005. He has abseiled from the top of John Moores university building in Liverpool for RNIB, and complete the Great Northern Run, London Marathon, Dublin Marathon and Paris Marathon, raising funds for British Liver Trust, Macmillan and Cancer Research.
1726: People are out in force to support the Olympic flame, and whooping, whistling or screaming seem to be the order of the day at the moment.
1730: Errol Mckellar, 54, is described in his nomination as "a role model for young people in an area where it is really needed". He coaches the youth team and under 18's at Leyton Orient FC. He is strolling and waving with the torch, bursting into the occasional jog to the delight of the crowds who are chanting his name.
1737: Paul Cooke, 46, is also evidently enjoying his stint - he can't stop grinning. He was nominated for the time he devotes to being governor at two schools, as well as training as a trampoline judge so he can volunteer at local club Skybound.
1742: As the relay moves through Hackney, and there is much excitement at the sight of the torch convoy of vehicles. Workmen are enjoying a bird's eye view from scaffolding on some nearby flats.
1743: Darwinn Bernardo has just bounded along with with the torch - something has put a spring in his step! He was nominated for setting up the youth empowerment organisation Nutmeg Community, in 2008. He is on the Barnet Executive Children's Board as a representive of young people from the borough.
1754: The torch is now passing Hackney Empire, which was famously renovated in 2004. It is home to musicals, pantomimes, comedy nights and variety and has been a theatrical staple of the East End for more than 150 years.
1803: Takashi Bailey has handed the flame to Melvin Odoom, who has posted this picture of himself on Twitter, saying: "Getting ready for my torch bearing moment! How do I look?"
1806: Amar Sharif, 30, became disabled three years ago and now uses a wheelchair. His nomination states that he "encourages other people with disabilities to get involved with some form of activity whether it's for sport or recreation". He took part in the London Half-Marathon in his wheelchair, inspiring a small team of 15 people to join him, and recently received a Volunteering England Gold Award.
1820: The torch is now heading into Waltham Forest and a shot of Anish Kapoor's Orbit has been seen on torchcam. The sun is still out and the roads are clear as people line the streets to welcome the flame.
1828: It is passing next to New Spitalfields Market, with Jane Farrier jogging past the Olympic site - the Velodrome can just be seen in the background. Jane has been the Head Coach and Junior Team Manager of Orion Harriers in Waltham Forest for more than seven 7 years and is responsible for coaching, training, mentoring and encouraging the junior members of the club.
1830: Antoni Spooner has represented Waltham Forest at the London Youth Games at both disability swimming and disability athletics.
He won Gold for his performance in Javelin and Silver for the 200m, and has also been chosen to represent Essex at cricket, succeeding both as bowler and batsman.
He is also a core member of the Forest Challengers football team.
1837: Cracking crowds and bag-pipes as Sophie Banks carries the Olympic flame through the rammed streets of Leyton!
1837: And a Chinese Dragon's out watching the torch relay today as well - greetings!
1840: Mel Brown has the torch and looks delighted to be surrounded by so many smiles and cheers. She is a primary school teacher and says she "hopes to connect with each child in my care and make them feel safe in school so that they may feel able to learn and reach their full potential".
1845: Here's Riah Biscette, 15, from Woodbridge School where she's a track and field star who works hard to engage younger children in the sport. She's studying BTEC sport and helps run after school clubs.
And a big BBC Torchcam team shout out for Jill Bryan and son Ashley, 11, who are cheering her on. They were on Tower Bridge last night to see the Olympic flame land by helicopter and sent us the first photo of it being abseiled in. Thanks guys!
1852: Osaro Otobo Akpuada, 17, should make light work of running with the torch, having represented Waltham Forest and Redbridge, in the Essex County Schools' track and field championships. She has managed this despite having a heart murmur. Since the age of 13 she has been playing for the England U16 Women's basketball team and is one of the two Young Sports Ambassadors of Redbridge.
1854: Tottie Petit is carrying the torch to represent Wimbledon College of Art and Design. She is a technical arts and special effects student. She is giving Leyton a huge smile of delight.
1857: Jamaal Otto, 16, is carrying the flame through his local neighbourhood of Leyton, heading towards Walthamstow. He represents England in Karate and has won three British championships. He commits his holiday time to volunteering at sports camp in Hackney.
1907: The flame has now arrived in Walthamstow. People are lining the streets as they wait for the flame to arrive.
1917: One member of the public is roller skating backwards as they film the torchbearer jogging down Hoe Sreet.
The BBC's Mark Coyle has tweeted this picture: "Centre of Walthamstow jammed out with crowds waiting for the torch. Brilliant vibe."
1921: Paul Stanley McKenzie, 23, is bopping and jiving with the torch - he looks pretty excited. He is won a Young Drummer of the Year award in 2005 at the age of 16. In 2006 he launched Enigmanic Arts, an outreach project aiming at bridging gaps between the world's communities. He won the Outstanding Contribution to London Award from former London Mayor Ken Livingstone. He currently works with Gorillaz Sound System.
1924: Jay Acharya, 72, now has the torch. He runs the Walthamstow Blind Association and is partially sighted. He has also had a quadruple heart bypass, several eye operations and has Type 2 diabetes.
1929: Torchcam has made its way to Walthamstow Town Hall, where the torch is being handed to Fabrice Muamba. Apologies for the lack of picture. Bolton Wanderers footballer Muamba, 24, is the last torchbearer of the day. He had a cardiac arrest on the pitch in March, when his heart stopped beating for more than an hour and news of his condition made global headlines. Doctors fitted him with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and after weeks in hospital he is up and about and has not ruled out the possibility of playing professional football again.
1930: He is strolling around the fountain outside the town hall and has managed to break into a jog. The crowds are delighted to see him looking so well.
1934: He is now climbing the stage to light the cauldron - there is music playing to loud cheers as the footballer has lowers the torch onto the flame. The cauldron is lit!
1936: Muamba told the crowds of his recovery: "What happened to me is a miracle and I thank God that I am alive and able to do this now. I am just enjoying my life and all of this in Walthamstow today."
1940: Thank you for joining us and don't forget to return tomorrow for day 65 of the relay, from Redbridge to Bexley.
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