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Offbeat Traveler: London Olympics’ oddball Wenlock and Mandeville statues

Wenlock in Olympic Park (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

July 31, 2012 5:30 AM PT

Eighty-three statues of Wenlock and Mandeville, mascots for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, have been installed around London as part of six color-coded Discovery Trails put together to help tourists and locales alike navigate the city on foot. The statues, each about six feet tall, are designed to reflect slices of London. There’s Trafalgar Wenlock, Flower Seller Mandeville, Busker Wenlock and Victorian Mandeville. Follow them around London to visit many of the city’s most popular attractions and discover some lesser-known sights. More info on the tours: https://molpresents.com/stroll Learn more about Wenlock and Mandeville: https://lat.ms/LS0oHi

Underwater Wenlock along the Thames River

Underwater Wenlock along the Thames River (Dan Kitwood / Getty Images)

Big Ben Wenlock standing in front its namesake

Big Ben Wenlock standing in front its namesake (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)

Ceremonial Speaker Wenlock in front of the Palace of Westminster

Ceremonial Speaker Wenlock in front of the Palace of Westminster (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)

A-Z Map Wenlock at Victoria Tower Gardens

A-Z Map Wenlock at Victoria Tower Gardens (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)

Tourist Mandeville located along the Thames River

Tourist Mandeville located along the Thames River (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)

Doctor Wenlock near St. Thomas' Medical Building

Doctor Wenlock near St. Thomas’ Medical Building (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)

Somerset House Mandeville found near its namesake

Somerset House Mandeville found near its namesake (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)

Union Jack Mandeville near Westminster Bridge

Union Jack Mandeville near Westminster Bridge (Matt Dunham / Associated Press)

Spotlight Mandeville in London's theater district

Spotlight Mandeville in London’s theater district (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)

Household Cavalry Mandeville at Victoria Garden Towers

Household Cavalry Mandeville at Victoria Garden Towers (Andrew Cowie / AFP / Getty Images)

Performer Wenlock in the Covent Gardens area of London

Performer Wenlock in the Covent Gardens area of London (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)

Rainbow Wenlock along the Thames River

Rainbow Wenlock along the Thames River (Leon Neal / AFP / Getty Images)

Maritime Wenlock near the HMS Belfast

Maritime Wenlock near the HMS Belfast (Emmanuel Dunnand / AFP / Getty Images)

Beefeater Mandeville near the Tower of London

Beefeater Mandeville near the Tower of London (Leon Neal / AFP / Getty Images)

Westminster Abbey Wenlock at Victoria Tower Gardens

Westminster Abbey Wenlock at Victoria Tower Gardens (Andrew Cowie / AFP / Getty Images)

Victorian Wenlock at Victoria Tower Gardens

Victorian Wenlock at Victoria Tower Gardens (Andrew Cowie / AFP / Getty Images)

Garden Wenlock, located near London's Garden Museum

Garden Wenlock, located near London’s Garden Museum (Andrew Cowie / AFP / Getty Images)

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