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Wenlock and Mandeville are the mascots of the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in London, England. They were created by a London-based agency and have a story by Michael Morpurgo.
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Wenlock Wenlock takes his name from the town of Much Wenlock in Shropshire, which still hosts the traditional Much Wenlock Games. These were one of Pierre de Coubertin's sources of inspiration for the modern Olympic Games.
According to the story by Michael Morpurgo, Wenlock's metallic look is explained by the fact that he was made from one of the last drops of steel used to build the Olympic Stadium in London. The light on his head is based on those found on London's famous black cabs. The shape of his forehead is identical to that of the Olympic Stadium roof. His ey...
Streets, parks and underground station entrances in London were decorated with 84 sculptures of Wenlock and the Paralympic mascot, Mandeville, standing 2 metres 30 tall and each weighing a ton, to help guide tourists during the Games. These sculptures were decorated by 22 designers to reflect their surroundings. The mascots were chosen in a competi...
Wenlock and Mandeville are the mascots of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. They are named after a town in Shropshire and a character from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, and have metallic bodies with different features.
Aug 29, 2012 · Mandeville is one half of the mascot team Wenlock & Mandeville that were created for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Learn about its name, design, features and symbolism as the Paralympic mascot.
Jul 27, 2012 · Wenlock and Mandeville are the animated cyclops mascots for the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics. Learn about their designs, names, history and stories behind them.
Wenlock - the London 2012 Olympic mascot - tries out each of the Olympic sports in this new animation. Wenlock and Mandeville's adventures continue at http:/...
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May 19, 2010 · Watch the official 2012 mascots for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. Learn about their names and origins, inspired by the history of sport and disability in the UK.
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Mar 21, 2012 · Wenlock and Mandeville are two alien-like characters made of steel, representing the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London 2012. They have a back story by Michael Morpugo, a customizable online platform, and a camera eye to capture the world's attention.
