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Dr William Penny Brookes, founder of the Wenlock Olympian Games. The Wenlock Olympian Games, dating from 1850, are a forerunner of the modern Olympic Games.They are organised by the Wenlock Olympian Society (WOS), and are held each year at venues across Shropshire, England, centred on the market town of Much Wenlock.
Much Wenlock is historically the chief town of the ancient borough of Wenlock. "Much" was added to distinguish it from the nearby Little Wenlock and to show it is the larger of the two settlements. The name Wenlock probably comes from the Celtic name Wininicas , meaning "white area" (in reference to the limestone of Wenlock Edge), plus the Old ...
Sheinton Street A 2010 view from Bull Ring, looking north Length 0.12 mi (0.19 km) Location Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England South end Wilmore Street North end New Road Sheinton Street is a street in the market town of Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England. It runs for about 0.12 miles (0.19 km), from Wilmore Street in the south to New Road (the A4169) in the north. Notable locations See also ...
55–56 High Street is a historic building in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England. The property dates to the early 15th century, and is now a Grade II* listed building. Previously known as Raynald's Mansion, and since divided into two dwellings, it originated as a hall house, with the front added in the 17th century.
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The council chamber was the meeting place of the municipal borough of Much Wenlock which was incorporated under the Municipal Corporations Act 1835; it was fitted out with ornate Jacobean style panelling which had been retrieved from a local country house and installed at the expense of the educationalist, William Penny Brookes in 1848. [2] [a]
William Brookes School is a mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Much Wenlock in the English county of Shropshire. [1] The school is named after William Penny Brookes, a surgeon, magistrate, botanist, and educationalist from Much Wenlock especially known for inspiring the modern Olympic Games with the Wenlock Olympian Games.
Pages in category "Much Wenlock" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...