William Penny Brookes Memorial

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William Penny Brookes Memorial

Image: © Grim Rider Taken: 8 Oct 2011

Memorial to Dr William Penny Brookes, who campaigned for the revival of the ancient Greek games on the edge of Linden Fields where the annual Much Wenlock games, which started in 1850, are still held.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.600082
Longitude
-2.556131