The opening ceremony
The permanence and press centreThe Permanence will be at ExCeL, London's premier exhibition and convention centre. It is located next to London City Airport and is served by two stations, Custom House and Prince Regent station. |
The opening ceremonyOn Friday 6th July 2007 the teams will be presented in Trafalgar Square, the very centre of London. At the south side of the square is a plaque that marks the point that all distances to London are measured from. In the square is Nelson's Column, on top of which stands a statue of Lord Nelson, surrounded by fountains and four bronze lions. The National Gallery stands on the north side of the square. The square was transformed into a pedestrian only area in front of the National Gallery in 2003 and now welcomes thousands of Londoners and visitors every day. It is a focal point for celebrations to mark events, such as New Year's Eve and English victories in the 2003 Rugby World Cup and 2005 “Ashes” cricket tournament. |