Amir Khan carries the Torch in the Bolton area and then it makes its way to Liverpool tomorrow.Through Lancashire and down the coast to Knotty Ash, made famous by Ken Dodd and his Diddy Men characters, via Aintree Racecourse to Liverpool, home of The Beatles, two top football clubs and once known for its wealth as the "Second City of Empire". Saturday it is flown from Liverpool to Castletown on the Isle of Man and should be passing our apartment. The torch arrives on the Isle of Man, famous for its tailless cats and TT motorcycle races. The torch hitches a ride on a bike, visits the capital Douglas and the Laxey Wheel, at 22m the tallest working waterwheel in the world. I think Mark Cavendish carries it for a bit.
"Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for Community, Culture and Leisure said: ‘The Isle of Man is extremely privileged to host the Torch Relay for a whole day on June 2.
‘The route and activities have been planned to ensure that the island takes full advantage of its moment to shine.
‘The island’s proud sporting, cultural and maritime heritage is represented in what I am sure will be a highlight of the entire Torch Relay. Coinciding with the first race of TT2012, it will be a busy and memorable day for the Isle of Man.’"
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-...pics-1-4595294
Then over to Northern Ireland. From Belfast's Harland and Wolff shipyard, where the ill-fated Titanic was built, the torch heads to the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Stormont, before touring the spectacular coastline and ending the day at the seaside town of Portrush.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchrelay/day15
Originally Posted by Dedworth
...we are classed as North West for TV.
