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  • The control of the Forester family of the nearby constituency of Much Wenlock obsessed his eye.

    Farmers in Arms Plumb, J.H. 1969

  • An alternative route is from Shrewsbury to Much Wenlock, where there are the ruins of a fine Abbey.

    What to See in England Gordon Home 1923

  • Wenlock is named after Much Wenlock, a village in Shropshire which held an event in the

    Yahoo! Sports - Top News 2010

  • Wenlock is named after Much Wenlock, a village in Shropshire which held an event in the 19th century which inspired the modern Games.

    WN.com - Articles related to British Olympic operation key in Tim Brabants' decision to put medical career on hold 2010

  • The garden is meant not only to showcase one of the UK's favourite pastimes, but will specifically commemorate the Olympian Games held in Much Wenlock in 1850.

    Shropshire Star 2009

  • During the work, set to be completed on May 20, the road will be closed overnight for eight nights in March, when traffic will be diverted through Much Wenlock.

    Shropshire Star 2009

  • The 65-year-old actress, who lives in Much Wenlock, became a living room favourite starring in the Midlands-based soap opera Crossroads.

    Shropshire Star 2009

  • You could fit the entire population of Ellesmere, Church Stretton, Dawley, Broseley or Much Wenlock on board Independence of the Seas and still leave space to invite a few friends and relatives along for the ride.

    Express & Star 2009

  • Michael James Hughes, of Falcons Court, Much Wenlock, handed himself in to police after the Shropshire Star published images of him driving between Shrewsbury and Telford in January.

    Shropshire Star 2009

  • Ludlow MP Philip Dunne, who has campaigned for the Shropshire town's role to be celebrated at the Olympics, said: "I am delighted that the role of Much Wenlock and Dr Penny Brookes is to be recognised on the London 2012 site."

    Shropshire Star 2009

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  • Morris dancer Wordie/Wordniks, reveal yourselves!

    March 13, 2011

  • Much Wenlock is a Shropshire town and namesake of a centuries-old "border" Morris Dance that lives on today - the border being Shropshire's border with Wales.

    March 13, 2011