The Society is devoted to preserving the ideals of Dr William Penny Brookes, founding father of the Modern Olympic Games.
The Society is still based in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, the beautiful home town of Dr Brookes.
It was in 1850 that the first ever Olympian Games were held in here in Much Wenlock. The brainchild of Dr Brookes, the games were originaly designed "to promote the moral, physical and intellectual improvement of the inhabitants of the Town and neighbourhood of Wenlock".
Over subsequent years this concept inspired individuals & sporting organisations throughout Europe - inspiration that no doubt made a significant contribution to the re-birth of the modern Olympic Games in 1896.
Learn more about Dr William Penny Brookes here
Wenlock Olympian Games
The Wenlock Olympian Games are still held in July each year, attracting athletes from all across the UK. The latest event, the 121st Games, took place from 13 - 16 July 2007.
Results from the 2007 Games are now online here
Photos
Photos from the 2007 Games can be viewed here on Virtual Shropshire
Video
You can also see a Video Clip of the 2007 Games here
Norman Wood
This web site is also a tribute to Norman Wood, former President of Wenlock Olympian Society, whose vision for wider, universal, recognition of Dr William Penny Brookes' influence on Modern Olympianism remains undiminished.
Sadly Norman passed away in April 2005.
Read more about Norman Wood here
German Translation
Some of our pages are now available in the German language. Click on the German Flag at the top of any page to view. Our thanks to Olivia Hirschberg of Austria for completeing this work for the Wenlock Olympian Society. We hope to have other languages available soon.
