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Road To 2012: A Local Story on View at the View Tube in London

LONDON.- An exhibition of striking new photographs of people from East London community groups who are working with the National Portrait Gallery opened on July 27 2011 at the View Tube, a café and arts space close to the Olympic Park. Exploring stories of inspiration, talent and team-work in the five Olympic host boroughs, Road to 2012: A Local Story features a selection of images and recordings of community groups. These include Repton Boxing Club in Bethnal Green, Docklands Sailing and Watersport Centre in the Isle of Dogs, Youngs Table Tennis Group in Abbey Wood and the East London Wheelchair Athletics Club in Mile End. Documented by East-London photographer Katherine Green Road to 2012: A Local Story highlights east London perspectives on the changing landscape and the impact of the Games on the local environment. The exhibition shows young people and adults actively involved in