Plaque

Nike Statue - Plaque 5

Erection date: 9/9/2012

Inscription

{Below an image of the discus thrower:}
The Ancient Games
The ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC in honour of Zeus. Nike the goddess of victory and a sentinel of Zeus, was believed to have been sent to earth to crown the victors in the games. The Olympics were staged every four years at Olympia and were taken very seriously - wars would be halted to allow the games to take place. People from all over the Greek world came to watch and take part. The ancient games were the inspiration for the modern Olympic Games which began in 1896.

Site: Nike (5 memorials)

SE18, Number 1 Street, Main Guardhouse

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Nike Statue - Plaque 5

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Nike Statue - Plaque 1

Nike Statue - Plaque 1

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Nike Statue - Plaque 2

Nike Statue - Plaque 2

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Nike Statue - Plaque 3

Nike Statue - Plaque 3

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Nike Statue - Plaque 4

Nike Statue - Plaque 4

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