Olympic Torch Relay day two: Hull, Brough, Goole
The Olympic Torch is leaving Hull this morning and heading to Brough and Goole.
Throughout the morning, we’ll be updating its progress as it is carried through the region. Send us your pictures by emailing paul.johnson@northcliffedigital.co.uk, upload them straight to our picture galleries or tweet us @thisishull.
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The torch is carried through Elloughton
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The torch at The Deep
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The torch is lit at The Deep
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A diver bangs the drum for the Olympic Torch inside the tank at The Deep
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Erica Hughes, 72, the first torch bearer of the day at The Deep
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Banging the drum for the Olympic Torch Relay at The Deep this morning
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Crowds line the streets in Elloughton waiting for the Olympic Torch
9.05am: Well, that's it for the torch relay in East Yorkshire. Organisers have been thrilled by the turnout and reaction over the past two days.
The torch has left Goole and EYMS says bus routes are beginning to return to normal.
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Thanks to everyone who has sent in pictures - please do keep them coming - we'll be adding more content throughout the day.
Earlier, town crier Michael Wood announced the arrival of the torch to Elloughton:
More on the Olympic Torch Relay through Hull and East Yorkshire
• Pictures from the Olympic Torch Relay
• Your pictures from the Olympic Torch Relay
• Snapper's diary: Olympic Torch in West Hull
• Day 1 updates, pictures and information
8.45am: Amazing scenes in Goole as the torch is cheered on by huge crowds.
8.29am: The torch is about to be lit in Goole. BBC Radio Humberside's Andy Comfort says he's "gobsmacked" by the turnout.
Back to Hull and here's a quick video of the torch being lit at The Deep this morning:
8.08am: MP Andrew Percy says there is great turnout in Goole for the arrival of the torch. Should be there in about 20 minutes. Families are lining Boothferry Road.
7.57am: On Twitter, Rich Rushton (@rushtonrich) says: "Just been out in Brough for the Olympic Relay, a whole community lining the streets, makes you proud."
7.44am: Up the road in Goole, it's a beautiful morning and the crowds are already in Olympic mood as they wait for the torch's arrival.
Union Jacks are being waved at passing motorists as they travel along Boothferry Road.
In less than an hour the torch will arrive in town.
Meanwhile, EYMS says there are no major problems being reported on the buses this morning, just expecting minor delays until roads reopen.
7.38am: The torch has arrived in Brough to an enthusiastic reception. Town cryer Michael Wood helped inject some Olympic spirit into the crowds despite the early hour.
7.19am: Big crowds in Brough and Elloughton says reporter Rob Sellars.
7.10am: The torch has started on the next leg of its journey, heading towards Castle Street and Hessle Road. Organisers say East Yorkshire has seen the biggest response since the start!
6.55am: Two divers at The Deep's Endless Ocean's tank beat out Hull's Olympic rhythm 10m under water before the torch left the building on the next leg of its journey. And the torch has been lit!
Divers Tom Rowe and Ben James get day two of East Yorkshire's relay off to a stunning start.
6.45am: Reporter Lucy Lyon is at The Deep. Updates shortly.
Full details of the best places to see the flame this morning's are available in our guide to the Olympic Torch route.
Here are the details in brief:
7.09am: Hull (The Deep)
7.09am: Pedestrian bridge
7.10am: Humber Street
7.11am: Queen Street
7.12am: Castle Street
7.18am: Hessle Road (A63 section - ending near St James Street)
7.37am: Brough/Elloughton (Welton Road)
7.49am: Elloughton Road
7.58am: Main Street
7.59am: Stockbridge Road
8.29am: Goole (Boothferry Road)
8.39am: Stanhope Street
8.42am: Coronation Street
8.43am: Boothferry Road
8.51am: Rawcliffe Road
Look back on all the action from yesterday's Olympic Torch relay in Bridlington, Beverley and Hull here.
View a picture gallery of the torch here.
• View and buy hundreds of Olympic Torch pictures taken by Hull Daily Mail photographers
Comments
by IDoknowbest
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 4:43PM
“Robin4Life Sorry you have missed the point of my posts they are not to influence everybody just the Troll who posts simply to insult and irritate, Your view is as relevant as mine and anyone else's.
The Olympics will always be a hot bed of debate over the cost and or benefits.”
by Robin4Life
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 3:53PM
“IDoKnowbest. This is an open forum to comment how you feel about the story in question. You are trying to tell everyone who doesn't think the whole Olympics idea is fantastic that they shouldn't voice their opinion. Well i'm sorry but there will be more people out there who would agree with the Olympic doubters than people of the same opinion as you. If you don't like the fact that people have differing opinions then don't read them. Personally I'm not that bothered about the Olympics. On one hand I can see the benefits but on the other I agree with the doubters too.”
by GetRealPlease
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 3:46PM
“Thankfully not everyone thinks like Charleswelton. The more Hull and the surrounding area gets involved in these sorts of things the better. There is nothing to be gained from standing on the touchline with arms folded and a bottom lip stuck out.”
by rockingrobin
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 2:45PM
“I like the way the press covered holderness road west hull,town,brough and Ellington what about all the pictures from Wawne road and bransholme now the daily mail are showing there true colours????? Must think it was not worth it????”
by charleswelton
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 11:52AM
“You still didn't manage to do it without being condescending, try again.”
by IDoknowbest
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 11:45AM
“For the benefit of those struggling to understand my previous thread the simple point is 'If all someone have to offer is ill thought out comments solely aimed at portraying themselves as social misfits, some achieve it better than the majority who see this event as a great opportunity to showcase Hull and it's great people. ps time is not an issue as I do hold a number of RSA qualifications.”
by charleswelton
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 11:44AM
“I was referring to the Olympics as a whole being a waste of money. Not specifically this parade, for goodness sake !”
by Kewstu
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 11:38AM
“Just been speaking with a friend who owns a cafe in Goole Town Precinct - he told me he has taken nearly a week's worth of takings in one morning, and the precinct is still full of people milling around.
So it is not a waste of money to the traders in Goole.”
by charleswelton
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 11:34AM
“Could you possibly re-phrase that but without the condescending tone. It'd save you a lot of time.”
by IDoknowbest
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 11:16AM
“Interesting point, Just how many elderly or inner city young would a "Cheap token" assist. Comments without any substantive facts behind them only serve to reinforce the majority view of certain individuals.
The Torch relay is a small part of the overall Olympic and Paralympic spectacle, it is not about balance sheets and peoples ego's it is about putting the UK in the centre of the world stage at a time when globally any positive is sorely needed.
If people feel they cannot comment constructively either for or against maybe they should just move away from the keyboard and avoid being figures of amusement tinged with pity.”