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    Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

    See pictures as the flame was carried through Britain's oldest recorded town on Friday 6th July at the start of its journey through Essex before heading onto Hatfield Peverel and Maldon.

    1. Olympic Torch

      1. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 023 Andrew Green carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester.

    2. Olympic Torch

      2. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 026 Helen Jewell carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg between Hatfield Peverel and Maldon.

    3. Olympic Torch

      3. Torch Relay: Hatfield Peverel-Maldon 3

      Torchbearer 022 George Walklett passes the Olympic Flame to Torchbearer 023 Andrew Green on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester.

    4. Olympic Torch

      4. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 024 Helen Davies (nee Decker) passes the Olympic Flame to Torchbearer 025 John Willson on the Torch Relay leg between Hatfield Peverel and Maldon.

    5. Olympic Torch

      5. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 025 John Willson carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg between Hatfield Peverel and Maldon.

    6. Olympic Torch

      6. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 025 John Willson carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg between Hatfield Peverel and Maldon.

    7. Olympic Torch

      7. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 025 John Willson carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg between Hatfield Peverel and Maldon.

    8. Olympic Torch

      8. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 011 Michelle Strydom passes the Olympic Flame to Torchbearer 012 Franklyn Musto on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    9. Olympic Torch

      9. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 010 Daniel Spillman carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    10. Olympic Torch

      10. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 011 Michelle Strydom carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    11. Olympic Torch

      11. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Former Olympic Sailor Torchbearer 012 Franklyn Musto carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester.Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    12. Olympic Torch

      12. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 010 Daniel Spillman passes the Olympic Flame to Torchbearer 011 Michelle Strydom on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester.Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    13. Olympic Torch

      13. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 013 Joseph Farquharson carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    14. Olympic Torch

      14. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 013 Joseph Farquharson passes the Olympic Flame to Torchbearer 014 Tracy Mcgill on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    15. Olympic Torch

      15. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 018 Jolyon Alexander carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    16. Olympic Torch

      16. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 018 Jolyon Alexander carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    17. Olympic Torch

      17. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 017 Grahame Bowles passes the Olympic Flame to Torchbearer 018 Jolyon Alexander on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    18. Olympic Torch

      18. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 014 Tracy Mcgill passes the Olympic Flame to Torchbearer 015 Emma Scott on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester.Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    19. Olympic Torch

      19. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 015 Emma Scott carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/Press Association Images

    20. Olympic Torch

      20. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 021 Cheryl Stepton passes the Olympic Flame to Torchbearer 022 George Walklett on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall Copyright: LOCOG/Press Association Images

    21. Olympic Torch

      21. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 022 George Walklett carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall Copyright: LOCOG/Press Association Images

    22. Olympic Torch

      22. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 018 Jolyon Alexander passes the Olympic Flame to Torchbearer 019 on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall Copyright: LOCOG/Press Association Images

    23. Olympic Torch

      23. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      Torchbearer 020 carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall Copyright: LOCOG/Press Association Images

    24. Olympic Torch

      24. Torch Relay: Colchester-Maldon

      See pictures as the Olympic Torch Relay started its journey through Essex in Colchester. Picture by: Ben Birchall Copyright: LOCOG/Press Association Images

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