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Tour of Britain and Waterfront Festival

On 18 September 2010 the Royal Victoria Dock came alive with entertainment, food stalls and fireworks for the very first Newham London Waterfront Festival.

What's more, with the festival coinciding with the final stage of the prestigious Tour of Britain cycle race taking place along Newham's waterfront, visitors and residents were also given the chance to witness the gripping climax of this world class cycling event and even try out the route themselves in The Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride.
Browse through our gallery of photos below and enjoy an insight into this action-packed, adrenalin-fuelled day...
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The Tour of Britain start and finish line.
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Description: The Tour of Britain start and finish line.
The Tour of Britain start and finish line. Newham's own cheerleading squad - the Ascension Eagles - get the race off to a flying start. Mayor of Newham - Sir Robin Wales - starts the Tour of Britain race with a wave of the Union Jack flag. A group of the elite cyclists make their way around the track. Quick as a flash - the elite competitors race past Newham Dockside. The charity bike ride attracted entrants of all ages. Competitors taking part in the charity bike ride. Three Tour of Britain competitors enjoy a well earned rest. A young supporter enthusiastically cheers on the Tour of Britain competitors. Stage winner Andre Greipel receives his trophy from the Mayor of Newham - Sir Robin Wales. Mountains winner - Johnny Hogerland is awarded with a trophy by Mayor Sir Robin Wales. The charity bike ride raised 80,000 pounds in aid of The Prostate Cancer Charity. Young Mayor and race competitor - Kaycee de Belen - poses for the camera with Mayor Sir Robin Wales. Bicycle stunts - one of the many activities on offer at the Tour of Britain event. Visitors to the event enjoyed an opportunity to create gigantic bubbles. The Blendavenda stall holder shows a young girl how her cycling has created enough energy to blend a fruit smoothie. One of the many fun cycling activities available for the public to try. One of the many fun cycling activities available for the public to try. Ahoy me hearties! Dressed up as pirates, two young children take a look around the Sailing Barge May. Arts and craft fun below deck on the Sailing Barge May. What a catch! Keeping in with the marine theme, an inflatable whale is included into the Waterfront Festival celebrations. The festival included an assortment of marine themed entertainment acts. Two human statues dressed in traditional dockers clothing entice a group of young children to take a closer look. Seafood to Go - one of the many food stands at the Waterfront Food Festival. Cupcake heaven - a selection of sweet treats on offer at the Waterfront Food Festival. Dean's Tropical Food stand at the Waterfront Food Festival. A juggler performs his act with a little help from a child bystander. Two young brothers make the most of the food festival's sweet delights and entertainment. Dom James and his Dixie Ticklers - just one of the acts that performed at the Waterfront Festival. Toe tapping fun - a young boy and girl enjoy a dance together. A group of visitors enjoy a good laugh at one of entertainment acts at the Waterfront Festival. Fairground fun at the Waterfront Festival. A spectacular fireworks display rounds off the festival with a bang. A spectacular fireworks display rounds off the festival with a bang. A spectacular fireworks display rounds off the festival with a bang. The band 'Swing Zazou' performing at the Waterfront Festival. A fire-eater wows the crowds with her breathtaking performance.
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