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    Much Wenlock

    Town and civil parish in Shropshire, England

    Much Wenlock is a market town and parish in Shropshire, England; it is situated on the A458 road between Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth. Nearby, to the north-east, is the Ironbridge Gorge and Telford. The civil parish includes the villages of Homer, Wyke, Atterley, Stretton Westwood and Bourton. The population of the civil parish, according to the 2001 Census, was 2,605, increasing to 2,877 by 2011. Notable historic attractions in the town are Wenlock Priory, Wenlock Edge, Holy Trinity Church and the Guildhall. The Wenlock Olympian Games, established by William Penny Brookes in 1850, are centred in the town. Brookes is credited as a founding father of the modern Olympic Games and one of the London 2012 Summer Olympics mascots was named Wenlock, after the town. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Much Wenlock is a market town and parish in Shropshire, England; it is situated on the A458 road between Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth.Nearby, to the north-east, is the Ironbridge Gorge and Telford.The civil parish includes the villages of Homer (1 mile (1.6 km) north of the town), Wyke (2 miles (3.2 km) north-east), Atterley (2 miles (3.2 km) south-east), Stretton Westwood (2 miles (3.2 km) south ...
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  4. visitmuchwenlock.co.uk

    Much Wenlock Tourist Information and Visitor Guide

    https://www.visitmuchwenlock.co.uk

    Much Wenlock is a stunningly beautiful medieval town and played a major part in the 19th century revival of the Olympic Games. It is the home town of Dr William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement and founder of the Wenlock Olympian Society.In recognition of our sporting heritage, the 2012 London Olympic Games named one of their mascots Wenlock.
  5. britannica.com

    Much Wenlock, town (parish), Bridgnorth district, administrative and historic county of Shropshire, western England. The community is situated at the northeastern end of the sharp limestone ridge of Wenlock Edge. The Cluniac Priory of St. Mildburg, refounded in 1050 on the site of a 7th-century
    Author:The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  6. en.wikivoyage.org

    Europe > Britain and Ireland > United Kingdom > England > West Midlands (region) > Shropshire > Much Wenlock. Much Wenlock. Contents. 1 Understand. 2 Get in. 2.1 By road. 2.2 By bus. 2.3 By train. 3 Get around. 3.1 On foot. ... Much Wenlock is a rustic 700-year-old medieval market town in Shropshire. Much Wenlock is filled with a patchwork of ...
  7. mapcarta.com

    Barrow is a hamlet and civil parish in Shropshire, England, ... Type: Locality; Location: Shropshire, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe; View on Open­Street­Map; Latitude. 52.5843° or 52° 35' 4" north. Longitude-2.573° or 2° 34' 23" west ... Much Wenlock England, United Kingdom. Locales in the Area ...
  8. tripadvisor.com

    Apr 10, 2024Things to Do in Much Wenlock, England: See Tripadvisor's 4,437 traveler reviews and photos of Much Wenlock tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in January. We have reviews of the best places to see in Much Wenlock. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
  9. townandvillageguide.com

    Much Wenlock is a small town located in the county of Shropshire, England. The town is known for its rich history and picturesque surroundings. ... Farley Road Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6NB 01952728900 School Website: Barrow 1618 C Of E Free School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlotte Hayes: Barrow Broseley Shropshire TF12 5BW
  10. shropshire-guide.co.uk

    Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 United Kingdom. Profile. A quintessentially English town, off the beaten track and the birthplace of William Penny Brookes,the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement. Do you want to remember or experience for the first time what England was like 50 years ago?
  11. visitshropshire.co.uk

    About Much Wenlock. Much Wenlock is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Shropshire, a quintessentially English town with a rich and deeply-rooted history. Revered for its stunning medieval charm, Much Wenlock played a pivotal role in the revival of the Olympic Games, earning it the title of the town that inspired the modern Olympic movement.
  12. next.shropshire.gov.uk

    Much Wenlock is a small medieval market town, located in the east of the county midway between Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth. Much Wenlock developed around an abbey, founded around 685. This remained until the invasion of Danish Vikings in circa 874. In the 11 th Century a religious house was built on the same site. This was subsequently replaced ...
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