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The Olympic Torch visits the Isle of Wight

The Olympic Torch visits the Isle of Wight
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An estimated 50,000 people across the Isle of Wight turned out today (Saturday) to witness a moment in history.
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By Sat, 14 July 2012 5:05PM

An estimated 50,000 people across the Isle of Wight turned out today (Saturday) to witness a moment in history.

The Olympic torch spent the afternoon travelling to Yarmouth, Totland, Gunville, Carisbrooke, Newport and East Cowes.

Click here to see your photos of the Olympic torch.

According to Isle of Wight Council, 8000 people were in Totland, 2000 at the Needles, 8,000 at Yarmouth, 10,000 in Newport and between 8000 and 10,000 in East Cowes.

Click above to hear your reaction to the torch.

Video: Isle of Wight Radio and Joe Briscoe 

 

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