Fireworks light up the entire Olympic Park as the ceremony closes and the Games begins
London is illuminated by a stunning firework display as the Opening Ceremony reaches a crescendo
The Olympic Cauldron burns, lit by seven young athletes, chosen for their promise by British sporting legends
The Cauldron was formed by 204 petals, one for each nation competing
The petals converged into one, after they were lit by the seven teenagers, rising high above the stadium
The audience watched open-mouthed as the burning petals raised
The sporting prospects lit the petals, after they were passed the flame by Sir Steve Redgrave
Young athletes carried the Olympic flame around the stadium, a symbol of the Games' legacy
Former British rower and five times Olympic gold medalist, Steve Redgrave, passes the Torch to seven children, nominated to light the flame
The flame is passed to five times gold medal winner Sir Steve Redgrave by David Beckham, who carried the flame into Stratford on a speedboat
David Beckham was a surprise appearance, accompanying the Flame as it made its final journey
Proud moment: Sir Chris Hoy acts as flag bearer for Great Britain as the team enters the Olympic Stadium
British diver Tom Daley, left, parades with fellow team members during the Opening Ceremony
A group of flagbearers including Muhammad Ali bring the Olympic Flag into the stadium
The VIP group included Doreen Lawrence, Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary general and Ethiopian athletics veteran Haile Gebrselassie
As the band performed fireworks shot up around the stadium
Inflatable yellow submarines float above artists during The Age of Industry scene
The Olympic rings are illuminated with pyrotechnics as they are raised above the stadium during the Opening Ceremony
Sparks fly as the five rings are then joined to form the famous Olympic symbol
Forged in steel mills in the centre of the stadium, the Olympic Rings rise above the crowd
Industrial workers forge the Olympic rings in a mocked up steel mil
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