Jerard Hoburn runs with the torch from Souter Lighthouse to Whitburn. Does this bring back memories from 2012?Jerard Hoburn runs with the torch from Souter Lighthouse to Whitburn. Does this bring back memories from 2012?
Jerard Hoburn runs with the torch from Souter Lighthouse to Whitburn. Does this bring back memories from 2012?

Nine pictures from the day the Olympic torch passed through South Tyneside

Can you believe it! Eight years have passed since we saw the Olympic torch being carried through the streets of South Tyneside.
By Chris Cordner
Published 18th Jun 2020, 06:00 BST

This week is the 8th anniversary of the torch passing through the area.

It was the start of an amazing summer of sport and local people got to play a part in it.

Did you go to see the torch or perhaps you were one of the people who had the honour of carrying it.

What are your memories of the day? Get in touch and tell us more.

An amazing day as the torch arrives in front of a happy crowd.

1. The Olympic Torch arrives in South Shields

An amazing day as the torch arrives in front of a happy crowd. Photo: Tim Richardson

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The crowds wait for the Olympic Torch to arrive at South Shields Town Hall. Are you in the picture?

2. Waiting patiently in the rain

The crowds wait for the Olympic Torch to arrive at South Shields Town Hall. Are you in the picture? Photo: Tim Richardson

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Triathlete and Olympic torch bearer Garry Walker is pictured at Cineworld, Boldon.

3. The scene at Cineworld, Boldon

Triathlete and Olympic torch bearer Garry Walker is pictured at Cineworld, Boldon. Photo: TIM RICHARDSON

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The Olympic Torch relay convoy arrives in South Shields.

4. On its way

The Olympic Torch relay convoy arrives in South Shields. Photo: Harry Richardson

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