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Popular 17th century hotel and restaurant in Much Wenlock shut for major refurbishment

A popular 17th century hotel in Much Wenlock has been shut for the last few weeks as the site undergoes major refurbishment.

Supporting image for story: Popular 17th century hotel and restaurant in Much Wenlock shut for major refurbishment

Supporting image for story: Nine-home scheme 'should be refused' say planners

Nine-home scheme 'should be refused' say planners

Supporting image for story: Vehicle flips onto roof near Much Wenlock - firefighters attend

Vehicle flips onto roof near Much Wenlock - firefighters attend

Supporting image for story: 'Thank you for every stitch, every smile and every story you shared' - Sadness for Molly as she calls it a day on Much Wenlock yarn shop after seven years

'Thank you for every stitch, every smile and every story you shared' - Sadness for Molly as she calls it a day on Much Wenlock yarn shop after seven years

Supporting image for story: 'Room' is a literary success at the Edge Arts Centre

'Room' is a literary success at the Edge Arts Centre

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council wants companies to run half-term holiday clubs for 7,000 children across county

Shropshire Council wants companies to run half-term holiday clubs for 7,000 children across county

Supporting image for story: Telford College putting on extra bus routes from September serving Madeley, Shifnal and more

Telford College putting on extra bus routes from September serving Madeley, Shifnal and more

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Popular 17th century hotel and restaurant in Much Wenlock shut for major refurbishment

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A night of sharp wit and belly laughs at The Edge Comedy Club – last few tickets remaining

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Supporting image for story: 'To say a bomb has hit it would be an understatement': Heartbreak for Much Wenlock farm shop owners after 'ferocious' fire destroys business

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Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle large blaze at Much Wenlock farm shop

Firefighters tackle large blaze at Much Wenlock farm shop

Supporting image for story: Edwardian former coach house offering 'perfect blend of rural tranquillity and convenience' hits the market

Edwardian former coach house offering 'perfect blend of rural tranquillity and convenience' hits the market

Supporting image for story: Strimmer stolen in late-night barn burglary near Much Wenlock

Strimmer stolen in late-night barn burglary near Much Wenlock

Supporting image for story: National recognition sought for Wenlock Olympian Games to protect tradition for future generations

National recognition sought for Wenlock Olympian Games to protect tradition for future generations

Supporting image for story: Plan to convert part of Much Wenlock hotel into houses

Plan to convert part of Much Wenlock hotel into houses

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About Much Wenlock

This picturesque town played a part in the birth of the modern Olympic Games. Much Wenlock is the birthplace of Dr William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement and founder of the Wenlock Olympian Society. There are lots of walks both in the town and in the surrounding beautiful Shropshire countryside, including the magnificent Wenlock Edge.