The Wenlock Games were started in Much Wenlock in Shropshire in 1850 by local doctor William Penny Brookes. French Baron Pierre de Coubertain was inspired by a visit later to start the modern Olympic Games.
Much Wenlock's population is 2,605.
Wenlock's name is inspired by Much Wenlock in Shropshire, England, where the Wenlock Olympian Society held its first Olympian Games in 1850, regarded as an inspiration for the modern Olympic games. The five friendship rings on his wrists represents the Olympic rings, and three points on his head represent the three places on the podium. The pattern on his body symbolises the whole world coming to London, and the shape of his helmet represents the shape of the Olympic Stadium.
Wenlock and Mandeville
Wenlock & Mandeville
"Wenlock" is named after the town of Much Wenlock where an Olympian Games were held from 1850, it is believed that these were the inspiration for the modern Olympic Games. "Mandeville" refers to Stoke Mandeville Hospital which organised the Stoke Mandeville Games in 1948 which was a competition for injured soldiers. This competition was a forerunner to the Paralympics.
wenlock is a boy not a girl
What does wenlock represnt
Wenlock & Mandevilletheir names are wenlock and mandeville
It's name is Wenlock and mandeville
she is a girl
1 eyes.
The Colours on Wenlock is the Olympic ring.