Much Wenlock, in Shropshire, was home to Dr. William Penny Smith, seen by many as founding father of the modern Olympic Games, and is where the first Olympian Games were held in 1850. They continue to be held each July and this year will see the 124th. Events range from Archery to Tennis as well as Athletics and Veteran Cycle Racing. The town itself is an attractive place and would make an interesting and unusual place to visit from here for a day trip. There is an Olympian Trail, a walk over just over a mile which takes one past places special to the Olympian Games and Dr. Penny Brooks. There is even a museum with a collection of Olympian artefacts. Click on the photo to take you to the website of the Wenlock Olympian Society.