But it was his idea to revive the Olympian ideal that was to have a worldwide impact and lead to the modern Olympics .
William Penny Brookes devoted his life to improving the lot of the people of his home town of Much Wenlock .
It was William Penny Brookes ' idea to revive the Olympian ideal that was to have a worldwide impact and lead to the modern Olympics .
William Penny Brookes devoted his life to improving the lot of the people of his home town of Much Wenlock .