First look at Haringey's Olympic badge of pride (From Haringey Independent)

First look at Haringey's Olympic badge of pride

10:02am Wednesday 10th March 2010 in

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OLYMPIC organisers have revealed a first look at a badge depicting Haringey's most famous landmark Alexandra Palace as voted by residents.

The palace, built in the 19th century, came up trumps over Bruce Castle and Hornsey Town Hall.

The metal pin — which goes on sale later this month — is part of a collection celebrating the capital's most loved sights in advance of London 2012.

It was put together by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), whose log is also incorporated into the design.

Sebastian Coe, chairman of LOCOG, presented Haringey Council leader, Claire Kober, with the Ally Pally pin at a London council leader's committee Winning landmarks range from visitor attractions, theatres and museums to windmills, clock towers and bridges.

Mr Coe said: "London is a fantastically diverse city and the variety of landmarks chosen by Londoners to represent their local areas highlights this perfectly.

"These pin badges are a fantastic way to showcase to the UK and the rest of the world what a wonderful city London is and I am delighted to see how proud people are of their city and specific borough.

"I hope they will wear their pin badges with pride."