October 2009
With the London 2012 Olympic games still three years away, a display of rare treasures and memorabilia from past Olympic games is now on show at Islington Museum.
It includes torches from the 1948 and 1956 trials, a gold medal, and the starting pistol from the marathon at the 1908 London Games.
Passing the Baton celebrates more than 100 years of Olympic and Paralympic experience and some of the items on show, such as postcards and stamps, have been lent by Islington residents in response to an appeal for souvenirs.
Alex Smith, heritage assistant at Islington Museum, said: “This is a great chance to show how the Olympic games and politics are related and how these games can bring co-operation among countries.
“All the visitors are enthusiastic about the initiative so far and during the open day most of them were among those who could even remember the London 1948 Olympic Games.”
The event runs until October 30 and highlights London as a three-time host of the Olympic Games with an exhibition, events and activities, including a free talk by Paralympics gold medallist Tom Aggar.
Young people can show their talent and design an Olympic poster, with prizes for the best one. Children can also download a free education pack on the story of the Olympic games.
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