Could it heal the North/South divide? The London 2012 Olympics was hailed as a huge success. Now England's north wants to see some of that success for itself.
North of England shares Olympic dreams
Rings of fire: An iconic scene from the opening ceremonies of the 2012 games — which were held entirely in the south of England. Glossary
Peak District - A hilly area of England, situated mainly in Derbyshire. It is the site of Britain's first national park, created in 1951.
Industrial Revolution - A period of sudden, rapid industrialisation that transforms a country from an agricultural to an industrial economy.
Coal - A natural black material made mostly of carbon. It burns easily.