The UK town that inspired the Olympics
By Vicky Smith12th July 2021
The Olympic Games is now a global phenomenon, but few know its modern origins lie in the sleepy Shropshire town of Much Wenlock.
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Visit the medieval Shropshire town of Much Wenlock, more like a village with its friendly, close-knit population of around 3,000, and it s hard to imagine any relation to the modern Olympic Games – a global phenomenon viewed by millions, whose postponed Tokyo 2020 event (still controversially planned for this summer despite Covid-19 concerns) is the subject of worldwide debate.
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