Olympic Games leave London with a golden glow
Photos: Olympic Games leave London with a golden glow
Games leave London with a golden glow – London's Olympic Park has transformed Stratford in east London. The area was once a post-industrial wasteland, blighted by pollution. Today it is a bright, colorful park.
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Games leave London with a golden glow – After years of hard work, the contaminated land has been cleaned up and planted with wildflowers all the colors of the rainbow.
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Games leave London with a golden glow – They provide an oasis of calm in the heart of the bustling Olympic Park, which has welcomed thousands of sports fans in recent weeks.
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Games leave London with a golden glow – An army of volunteers clad in bright purple, red and pink welcome visitors to the Games.
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Games leave London with a golden glow – The volunteers have been credited with helping ensure the success of London's Olympics, creating a happy, positive mood in the city.
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Games leave London with a golden glow – Even the traditional British summer weather hasn't been able to dampen the spirits of fans from all over the world.
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Games leave London with a golden glow – Huge support for Team GB has helped the home side shoot up the medal table.
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Games leave London with a golden glow – Brits hope the country's renewed optimism will be one of the lasting legacies of the Games.
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