London plays host to the 2012 Summer Olympics, and leading up to the start is of course the olympic torch running.
We’re learning today that it will be led through Alnwick Castle, where the early Harry Potter films were shot.
Specifically, Harry’s first broomstick lessons in Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone and the Ford Anglia landing in Chamber of Secrets were shot here. From the BBC:
It is due to visit the Scottish Parliament at 07:30 before travelling through the Borders and crossing into England north of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Among the torchbearers will be Scottish Olympian Allan Wells, who won gold in the 100m at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
The day ends with an evening celebration on Alnwick Castle Pastures.
You can read more about the torch’s journey over on the BBC.
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