The Olympic torch came to Nottingham on Thursday and as I’m writing this, it’s heading out towards Derby for the next leg of the relay. The atmosphere was fantastic, and so was the weather, so we took the opportunity to join the festivities and capture history in motion with some photos.

The torch entered the city centre yesterday evening and headed back out straight past Heart Internet HQ this morning, so we had fantastic views of all the action. Click the photos below to view in full size.

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Crowds gather in Nottingham’s Market Square for an evening of entertainment.

The city centre packed full of people waiting for a glimpse of the torch.

The sponsors’ buses are welcomed in the streets.

The first sighting – ice skating Olympians and local legends Torvill and Dean bring the Olympic torch to Nottingham.

They took the torch to the National Ice Centre for a unique performance on the rink – the first time the torch has ever travelled on ice.

This morning, crowds gather outside Nottingham Castle to see the torch off.

The band plays outside the castle.

Friday’s first appearance of the torch departing from Nottingham Castle.

Crowds line the streets as the rain stops and the sun comes out to mark the occasion.

The second relay runner carries the torch down our road.

The flags and crowds just next door to Heart Internet.

Carrying the torch just outside our building.

The switch to the third relay runner is performed just outside.

Heading out across Nottingham and then on to Derby.