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[daveypodmore]

Does anyone know what the London 2012 Auction is?

http://memorabilia.london2012.com/

[Rols O'Bertilsson]

daveypodmore, on 17 January 2012 - 04:37 PM, said:

A bit of pointless information from me.

Im currently 418 posts off 2012, Im aiming to post my 2012th post on the day of the opening ceremony, with a nice poiniant message : ). Well I need something to keep me occupied now the logo competition has ended don't I he he

Easiest way to get your post count up would be to dive head-first into one of the spam/flame wars.

[gotosy]

Boris Johnson and Seb Coe unveiling London 2012 ice sculpture at the World Economic Forum in Davos


pic: Telegraph

[RobH]

The Olympic Park’s artist in residence, Neville Gabie, has created his own version of the ‘Bathers at Asnieres’ as part of the Olympic Delivery Authority's (ODA's) Art in the Park programme.






The image was taken in the Olympic Park and uses construction workers from around the project with the bathers replaced by landscape gardeners, engineers, designers and security staff. The image reflects the range of tasks, diversity and skills of those delivering the venues and infrastructure ahead of the Games .

The original iconic painting was created in 1884 by French post-impressionist, Georges Seurat and is housed at The National Gallery.

John Armitt, ODA chairman said: ‘The ODA’s Art in the Park programme has strived to commission original and meaningful works. Neville Gabie’s unique take on Seurat’s 19th century masterpiece will capture both the imagination and attention of art lovers as well as all those who have worked on the Park. It is a fitting tribute to everyone who has worked so hard to ensure the project will finish on time, within budget and to an excellent standard.’

http://www.london201...nch-masterp.php

More about Art in the Park

Edited by RobH, 26 January 2012 - 03:15 PM.

[Gangwon]

That photo's hilarious

Oh and Davey, I think I have about 6 years to hit 800 posts..

[Lee]

Some great shots of the planting I haven't seen before on this website.


http://www.nigeldunn...012gardens.html

[daveypodmore]

OOOh wow, those borders are woonderful

[oakydoky]

Those pods look ugly as f*ck. It might be easier to design something with right angles than curves, but the last vestiges of visual sparkle have slipped away now. They look like the kind of depot-buildings you get in an industrial park.

So, we have a mundane and aesthetically boring stadium. The whole ' it looks the way it does because it's going to be down sized after the games' argument has kinda subsidised to it's hard to defend the stadium now.It's basically a sh*itty £500MILLION looking stadium that looks temporary but after the games won't be downsized thus the it's architecture represents something different to what its life will inevitable become. Just strange.

The wrap basically consists of some ugly white bunting with some colour on the inside, juxtaposed beside an awful looking aquatics centre with compromised sightlines, juxtaposed further with a jumbled red-mess called the Orbit. Just Wonderful.

Welcome to London peepz.

Wrong forum. Meant to post in stadium thread. Apologies. But anyway, thank Allah that the park looks wonderful.

[RobH]

Not strictly 2012 related, but nice to know if you've got tickets for any of the events in Greenwich

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The Queen has made Greenwich in south-east London a royal borough to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

It is the first borough to be granted royal status in more than 80 years and is one of only four in the country.

The honour has been conferred to recognise the close links between Greenwich and royalty since the Middle Ages, the Cabinet Office said.

The honour will be marked by a weekend of celebrations in Woolwich, Eltham and Greenwich town centres.

Greenwich will be one of six boroughs to host the London 2012 Games which start on 27 July.

Council leader Chris Roberts said the borough was "proud to take centre stage" in a special year in which London celebrates the Olympics and the Queen's Jubilee.

"Our new royal borough status will drive forward our record levels of regeneration and cement our role as a key international destination for businesses and visitors from across the globe."

He added: "It will create a legacy for local residents that will last for generations to come."

A spokesman for the Cabinet Office said: "Royal borough status is exceptional, having last been granted in England in 1927 by George V.

"The title 'Royal' is nowadays very sparingly granted and strict standards are applied."

Greenwich's buildings with royal links include Greenwich Palace, Eltham Palace and the Royal Military Barracks.

Planned celebrations include a musical fireworks display in Woolwich.

The Royal Charter signed by the Queen, confirming the borough's new legal status, will be put on public display at three locations including Visit Greenwich in Cutty Sark Gardens.

http://www.bbc.co.uk...london-16861701

The new coat of arms:
http://www.royalgree...chs_royal_crest

http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/site/

[Lee]

I wonder if they will have any hanging baskets in the park? would certainly add that final touch.