How Wenlock was key to Olympics launch

This large iron lock and key is inscribed Presented to WP Brookes Esq by a Member of the Wenlock Olympian Class May 18th 1869.

The brass slide catch enclosing the keyhole is also engraved Wen.

William Penny Brookes was the f…

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