A NORTH Yorkshire business has constructed the Olympic rings which have been installed on London’s Tower Bridge.
Stage One, based in Tockwith, York, started work on the 25-to-30-metre structure at Christmas, getting planning permission and dealing with various authorities.
The rings then took about two months to construct, said sales director Simon Wood.
The business, which operates around the world creating staging, scenery and effects for events, has previously worked on the Athens Olympics opening ceremony and the Winter Olympics in Canada, as well as other events large and small. Mr Wood said the Tower Bridge contract was a prestigious one for the company to win. He said: “It was a medium-sized project for us but the important thing from our point of view was it was prestigious. It’s got to be good for the company.”
The rings were unveiled at a ceremony on Wednesday.
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