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Who designed Wenlock?
Wenlock is the official mascot for the 2012 Summer Olympics, and Mandeville is the official mascot for the 2012 Summer Paralympics, both held in London, England, United Kingdom. Named after Much Wenlock and Stoke Mandeville, they were created by Iris, a London-based creative agency.
Why were the Wenlock Games created?
Competitions were held in the performing arts as part of the original Olympic Games. Founded in 1860 by William Penny Brookes “to provide annual competitions in sports and the arts for people of every grade”, a significant part of the modern International Olympic Games’ history…
Where did the Olympics start Much Wenlock?
The answer – unbelievably – is a small town in England called Much Wenlock in rural Shropshire. Much Wenlock’s Olympian Games first took place in 1850, almost 50 years before Athens played host to the event in 1896.
Why did William Brookes start the Olympic Games?
He established the Olympian Class of that Society in 1850 to inspire local people to keep fit by encouraging them to train and take part in the sports competitions at the annual Wenlock Olympian Games.
Is Wenlock Edge open?
In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Michael Phelps
Most number of Olympic medals won Legendary former American swimmer Michael Phelps is the most successful male Olympian of all time with 28 Olympic medals. Incredibly, 23 of them are gold medals, which is also the record for most Olympic golds won by a male athlete.
What is the history of the Wenlock Festival?
The festival was a huge success and attracted 10,000 spectators and competitors, including W.G Grace who won the 440 yard hurdles. In 1890 Baron Pierre de Coubertin accepted Brookes invitation to come to Much Wenlock and the Wenlock Olympian Games.
What is the Wenlock creature made from?
Wenlock, a cute creature made from a droplet of steel from the steelworks used to build the Olympic stadium, takes his name from Much Wenlock, a small town in central Shropshire. With a population of around 3,000 this very small town has a very large history. Much Wenlock is home to the Wenlock Olympian Games.
What are the Wenlock Olympian Games?
Much Wenlock is home to the Wenlock Olympian Games. These famous games and Dr. William Penny Brookes, the founder, are thought to have inspired the modern Olympic Games that began in 1896, only 6 years after Baron Pierre de Coubertin (the founder of the International Olympic Committee) visited the Games.
Where did Much Wenlock get his name?
Wenlock, a cute creature made from a droplet of steel from the steelworks used to build the Olympic stadium, takes his name from Much Wenlock, a small town in central Shropshire. With a population of around 3,000 this very small town has a very large history.