It was here that , in October 1850 , the local physician William Penny Brookes had founded the Wenlock Olympian Games , a festival of sports and recreations that included athletics and team sports , such as cricket , football and quoits .
It was here that , in October 1850 , the local physician William Penny Brookes started the Wenlock Olympian Games , a festival of sports and recreations that included athletics and team sports , such as cricket , football and quoits .