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Actor Eddie Marsan holds the Paralympic Flame inside the Royal Opera House in London.

Paralympic Cauldron Lit In Trafalgar Square

Paralympic flame arrives in London very early in the morning.

Potters Fields reopens for the Paralympics / photo by mattomatto

Where To Watch The Paralympics

Big screens reopen, line the streets for the Marathon or take in unprecedented telly coverage.

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Get Ready For The Paralympics: Sports Lowdown

A potted guide to all Paralympic events.

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Where To See The Paralympic Torch

Be at the Flame Festival or line the Relay route with lanterns.

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Olympic Torch Extinguished After 16 Days Of Glory

Well done, London.

By CdL Creative

The Friday Photos: ArcelorMittal Orbit

The Olympic Park’s architectural talisman.

Untitled (Swimming 1) in Stefano Nicolini: Champions at Richard Young Gallery

Olympic Art Exhibitions

A list of all the art exhibitions directly inspired or related to the Olympic games.

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Team GB Victory Parade Set For 10 September

All 543 competitors invited for huge parade.

Rebecca Molloy, Mo Farah. Courtesy of the artist.

Art Preview: 20:12 @ DegreeArt

Talented young artists are inspired by the Olympics and produce portraits of Team GB.

A tribute to Sir Chris, or Bradley Wiggins perhaps, by acornuser

The Friday Photos: Olympic Rings

Rings great and small.

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Olympic Sport Lowdown: Taekwondo

Kicking people in the head for a living.