The Olympics Ancient to Modern via Much Wenlock Thursday 28 February.

David Cummings Chairman of Christleton Local History Group explores the history of the Olympic Movement from the first games at Olympia & Delphi in Ancient Greece, to the modern Olympic Games inspired by the work of Dr William Penny Brookes a G.P. at Much Wenlock, Shropshire in the 1850's. The modern International Olympic Movement was formed by Baron Pierre de Coubertain after a visit to Wenlock in 1890, and during his talk we visit Athens and the site of the first modern Games in 1896. He then brings the story up to date with pictures and accounts of many of the sports and venues from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including the main Olympic Park at Stratford.

Usual time and place - 7:30 pm at the Tiverton Village Hall. All are welcome.