The Opening Ceremonies of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games

- Bang the drum: Percussion was key in the ceremony:

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- Industrial age: Huge chimneys transform the stadium: 

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-Rings of fire: The Olympic rings light up at the end of the industrial revolution segment of the opening ceremony: 

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- On a mission: Daniel Craig walks out with the Queen:

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-Some say its a stunt person, we belive its the actual Queen:

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- National treasure: Lights pick out the NHS: 

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-Slapstick: Rowan Atkinson in classic Mr Bean style:

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- Holding the flame high: Sir Steve Regrave and the Olympic torch:

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- Fireworks go off over the Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games:

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