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Olympic torch travels through Milton Keynes

The Olympic flame lit up Milton Keynes today, the headquarters of The Open University.
 


The crowds were out in force to see the Olympic flame pass through the city centre and then onwards to Bletchley Park, a tribute to Alan Turing and the code breaking work which took place there.

One torch bearer Luke Webb, (pictured) was chosen for his voluntary and the challenges he has overcome which include gaining a degree despite illness and being severely dyslexic.

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TweetThe Olympic flame lit up Milton Keynes today, the headquarters of The Open University.   The crowds were out in force to see the Olympic flame pass through the city centre and then onwards to Bletchley Park, a tribute to Alan Turing and the code breaking work which took place there. One torch bearer Luke Webb, (pictured) was chosen ...

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