Colin shares his story about meeting Paralympic fencer Shelagh Jones on a train to London. Read more
The Symbolic role of Stoke Mandeville in the formative days of multi-disabled sport in the 1970s and 80s Read more
Sally performed in the Navigation dance at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games wearing a costume printed with the declaration of human rights. Read more
Vanessa McManus' experience of performing in the Gravity dance at the London 2012 Paralympics opening ceremony. Read more
The story of the history of the Paralympics is a fascinating insight into how ordinary people have come together to share an extraordinary journey, you can read some of their stories below.
We want to work with individuals and communities to explore their own part in the story. If you, or someone you know have competed, supported, volunteered, provided accommodation, fundraised etc. then share your story with us by uploading text and images here, or by contacting us at [email protected]
Christine shares her memories of volunteering and then working at the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville in the 1950s and 60s. Read more
Nicola shares her story about how she has been involved in disability sport, the Paralympics, and now with her local running club Read more
Every child born on 20th December 2004 - the date 20/12 during the Olympics bid - was eligible to be involved in the Children's Promise programme. Daniel Bleasdale, a local boy from Aylesbury, was chosen to be part of this exciting opportunity. Read more
Dad refereed at the 1956 and 1957 Stoke Mandeville Games helping to develop the refereeing for wheelchair basketball. Read more
New biography of Paralympic founder, Ludwig Guttmann, written by children’s book author, Lori Alexander Read more
Author of 'Look up, stretch your wings, and fly' Brendan Gately shares extracts from his book about his groups experience of supporting TeamGB at the Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996 and London 2012 Paralympic Games. Read more
Momoho Yamada who had cerebral palsy, made paper crane garlands to give to the athletes at the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games as a symbol of 'good luck'. Read more
I grew up in Aylesbury. We didn’t have a car, so rarely travelled far, but every summer it seemed as though the world came to us. My mum used to take us to see The Wheelchair Games at Stoke Mandeville. Read more