Olympic Torch, Bridport Road, Dorchester

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Olympic Torch, Bridport Road, Dorchester

Image: © Ian Andrews Taken: 12 Jul 2012

I don't think anyone knew who he was but no one cared; we all cheered, smiled and took photos and he got his 15 minutes of fame; even the police out-riders revelled in it as they rode down the road "high-fiving" the onlookers; It was a genuinely "nice" moment.

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