Countdown To The London 2012 Olympics with Baker & Taylor UK

Final preparations are being made in the run up to the London Olympics 2012. The organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games unveiled on Wednesday 27th June, a giant set of Olympic rings in Terminal 5 of Heathrow Airport (pictured above). The ceremony was marked by a marching band of British soldiers and the attendance of the London Olympics Organising Committee CEO Paul Deighton. The Olympic rings have also been added to Tower Bridge in readiness for the event.

Olympic Rings Tower Bridge

All the medals for the events are being locked in the Tower of London vaults on Monday July 2nd, ready for the Games, which open on 27 July. The 4,700 gold, silver and bronze medals, made at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, near Cardiff, will be kept at the London landmark until needed. They will be awarded in 805 victory ceremonies, taking place from 28 July.

Medals protected by Beefeaters

Over the years the Olympic Games have generated many stories and our London 2012 Olympic book collection covers these as well as books on London, training guides, the greatest Olympians and Paralympians, and kids’ activities books. Below is a small selection of titles we offer. Please visit www.baker-taylor.co.uk for more information on titles.