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When did the first paralympics first take place?
Stoke Mandeville Hospital in 1948
When did the stoke mandeville games take place in Buckinghamshire-the beginning of the paralympics?
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In which year did the Stoke Mandeville games take place in Buckinghamshire at the beginnings of the Paralympics?
1900
When first time para alympic held?
The first Paralympics, were first known as the "Stoke Mandeville" Games and they were held in Stoke Mandeville, England, 1948. These games were organised by Sir Ludwig Guttman, a neurologist and consisted of veterans from the Second World War who had spinal cord injuries. The games took place at "Stoke Mandville" Hospital and were held concurrently with the Summer Olympic Games, which, incidenlty, were held in the city of London.
What does Mandeville represent?
Mandeville comes from the the Stoke Mandeville Hospitalin England which organised the Stoke Mandeville Games in 1948. The Stoke Mandeville Games is a competition for injured soldiers , they were represented as the inspiration of the Paralympics.
What is the name of the paralympics mascot?
Mandeville. This is named after the hospital where it started which was called Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
What is the definition of 'Stoke' when used in the place name 'Stoke Bruerne'?
Stoke typically means 'a small settlement' in Old English. In the place name 'Stoke Bruerne', 'Stoke' likely refers to a small settlement or village, while 'Bruerne' could refer to the Brookes family who owned land in the area.
Who was stoke citys first manager?
The first manager of Stoke City football club was one Thomas Slaney.
What are the London 2012 Olympic games mascots named after?
"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.
Who played for England Chelsea stoke and arsenal first name Alan?
Alan Hudson played for England Chelsea Stoke and Aresenal
Where is the first workshops for the blind?
Stoke on Trent in Staffordshire, England.
When was Stoke-upon-Trent - UK Parliament constituency - created?
Stoke-upon-Trent was first created as a UK Parliament constituency in 1918. However, it was later abolished in 1950 and divided into two separate constituencies, Stoke-on-Trent North and Stoke-on-Trent South.
