Olympics effect in Fulham

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National flags were definitely the dress code of the day.

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Two soldiers, from Germany, assist the public at Trafalgar Square.

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A family enjoying the traffic free Mall with very common Union Flag.

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Olympic rings flag fluttered in the Mall.

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Police Auxilliary officer in the Mall.

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Awaiting underground service at Earls Court. The passenger nearest in picture when on board a train accused his neighbour of attempting to steal his wallet. However further trouble was averted when the accused, Asian, man got off at the next stop.

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Crowds near the Mall.

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Awaiting the Olympic Cycle Road race at Fulham Broadway. Clearly this complete road closure prevented bus services 11, 28, 295, 241 and C3, while as far away as Wandsworth, numbers were hit at Mecca bingo.

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When traffic was held up this Olympic Games vehicle seemed to be a cause for angry hooting.

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Soldiers in Earls Court, probably off duty, but a sight never seen here normally.

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A complete stoppage of bus services in Earls Court and roads to the south occurred as the Olympic Cycle race used Fulham Road. Transport helpers on the street were unable to respond with result this reporter for one walked home to York Road SW11.