But the Frenchman took direct inspiration from Much Wenlock, visiting the town in 1890 to learn from its example. He did more than learn, too, taking part in that October’s Olympian Games ...

In a county full of great views, idyllic towns and village and rolling countryside, there are still plenty of places to see ...

The facility in the Shropshire town of Much Wenlock, which is widely considered the birthplace of the modern day Olympics, is owned by the academy trust that runs the Williams Brookes School ...

The event, named Live Arts, is part of the annual Wenlock Olympian Games and will hold competitions in dance, music, speech and drama. It will be hosted during two weekends in March and is aimed ...

The Much Wenlock Games were originally designed for ... Brooke's goal was to create an international Olympics, primarily to promote physical education in participating countries.

They are listed here - in no particular order: The Much Wenlock Museum provides a glimpse into the history of the modern Olympics Can you name the town that was the inspiration for the modern ...