10 years ago today! 9 photos from the day you watched the Olympic torch parade in South Tyneside

Can you believe it! It’s 10 years today since the Olympic torch passed through South Tyneside.

Published 16th Jun 2022, 17:00 BST

Tens of thousands of you turned out to get a glimpse of the relay which took the torch on its slow journey to London for the 2012 games.

From Shields town centre to Souter and Whitburn, the crowds were everywhere for the historic parade.

Did we get you on camera? Take a look at these memorable photos.

5. What a year for memories

Party time on Chester Road. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Picture by Peter Berry

Some of the biggest crowds of the day lined Chester Road. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry

Crowds on Burdon Road waiting for the torch to arrive. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry

Micah Berger with the torch on Wearmouth Bridge. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry