Memorial to William Penny Brookes on the Corn Exchange building (1852), High Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, UK

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William Penny Brookes (1809 – 1895) was an English surgeon, magistrate, botanist, and educationalist especially known for inspiring the modern Olympic Games, the Wenlock Olympian Games and for his promotion of physical education and personal betterment.

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Size: 5418px × 3877px
Location: High Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © lowefoto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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