To find out about the Discovery Trails, visit Mayor of London presents. The inspiration for this mascot was Griffon Vulture, a bird that is under a great risk of extinction. Serbian Olympic Committee chose the winner of the nationwide competition for the official mascot of Serbian Olympic team in London 2012. The Wenlock and Mandeville Discovery Trails are on until 9 September 2012. Mascot of the Serbian Olympic team in London 2012.Or if you missed getting to see the Olympics and would have loved to know what it was like, check out my blog entry on my Olympics experience here. To find out what else in going on in London during the Paralympics and the rest of September, visit my blog guide here. Last month, I happened upon rather a lot while spending the day in the West End and South Bank, so here’s a few photos of some of the Wenlock and Mandevilles around town. For example a busker in Covent Garden or a pirate next to the replica of the Golden Hinde (Sir Francis Drake’s Tudor galleon) near Borough Market.

The Mayor Of London’s office has put together six discovery art trails featuring 83 versions of two-metre high characters, which provide photo opportunities and cultural and historical references to nearby attractions. So for families – and adults – visiting the capital, the addition of different designs of Wenlock and Mandeville statues around the city are providing a fun twist on the usual sightseeing walks. January 22 - Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Buckinghamshire will provide a permanent home to one of the 83 decorated Olympic mascots which were placed in London for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Pirate Wenlock outside the Golden Hinde replica

London olympic games 2012 mascot