But the opening of the Games of the 30th Olympiad will confront millions around the world with unfamiliar scenes of London 's East End , the vibrant and distinctly proletarian heart of the capital . London has long been home to the capital 's working , creative and criminal classes . west London is one of London 's most ethnically diverse -- and poor -- areas . Many doubt the the Olympic stadium will bring long-term benefits to east Britain .
London has long been home to the capital 's working , creative and criminal classes . west London is one of London 's most ethnically diverse -- and poor -- areas . Many doubt the the Olympic stadium will bring long-term benefits to east Britain .