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London’s Olympic Transformation: City Sites in 2003 and 2012

Since its successful bid for the Olympic games in 2006, Britain has transformed abandoned lots, bus depots, and even a chemical storage facility into venues for the 2012 Games.

Use the slider to see how the London Borough of Newham has changed following the construction of the Olympic Park.

By Michael Keller and Sarah Hedgecock

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