Day 40 of the torch relay review

Olympic Flame journeys from Grimsby Docks to Lincoln

The Olympic Torch Relay started Day 40 with an abseil down one of the Humber region’s most iconic landmarks - the Royal Dock Tower.
The first Torchbearer of the day, Alan Ellison, got the Relay off to a dramatic start by abseiling down the Dock Tower at Grimsby Docks. Alan was nominated to carry the Torch for his extensive fundraising for local charities over the last 15 years.

The Flame then travelled 111.99 miles through 19 communities before reaching the evening celebration at Yarborough Leisure Centre in Lincoln.

Starr Halley, who was nominated for her courageous battle with a severe brain tumour, carried the Flame on Skegness Beach. Having endured major surgery and intense chemotherapy she is now able to walk again.

Throughout the day a number of aircraft took part in fly bys as the Torch travelled through the region: An RAF Typhoon flew by Skegness, an E3-D in Bracebridge Heath and finally the Red Arrows flew over during the Lincoln Evening Celebration.

The Relay travelled through the following communities: Grimsby, Louth, Legbourne, Withern, Maltby Le Marsh, Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe, Sutton on Sea, Mumby, Hogsthorpe, Ingoldmells, Winthorpe, Skegness, Wainfleet All Saints, Wrangle, Boston, Sleaford, Bracebridge Heath and Lincoln.