GC4Z2D8 Thames Path (Hurlingham) (Traditional Cache) in London, United Kingdom created by twillin

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twillin: 23 April 2016 9.00am
During a weekly check of my cache I discovered that someone has muggled the container. :-( There is no sign of the cache or contents.

Regrettably I will now have to archive the cache. :-(

A very big thanks to everyone that has visited and logged my cache. I enjoyed reading all of your logs.

T w i l l i n.

GC4Z2D8 ▼

A cache by twillin Message this owner

Hidden : 2/23/2014

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

LOCATION:
Hurlingham is located on the north side of the River Thames between Putney Bridge and Wandsworth Bridge in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

HISTORY:
1693:
Hurlingham and the surrounding area belonged to the Bishops of London, who had their summer residence at Fulham Palace. In 1693 an act of King William III allowed the Bishops to grant leases to wealthy landowners.

1760:
Dr William Cadogan (1711-1797), a physician of his day, leased nine acres from the then Bishop on which he built a cottage. This is now the core of the present Hurlingham House. Over the years the estate and house grew with each new owner.

1869
Frank Heathcote (1811-1879) promoted pigeon shooting matches and in 1869 formed a private sports club as a country resort.

1874
Polo (a team sport played on horseback) was brought to Britain and from 1875 the governing body for British polo had its headquarters at Hurlingham. It drew up the first set of British rules many of which are still in existence. Hurlingham was the scene of major competitions. The polo matches for the 1908 London Olympic Games and the Westchester Cup matches between England and the United States of America.

1904
Near by South Park opened after local benefactress and naturalist Ms Charlotte Sulivan sold the land to Fulham Borough Council for use as a public recreation ground.

1939 - 1945
No polo was played in London during the Second World War. 450 officers and men of the Army and Air Force were stationed at Hurlingham, together with an anti-aircraft battery and balloon barrage unit. The polo ground was turned into allotments for growing vegetables. The area withstood 27 bombs and a landmine with serious damage to Hurlingham House.

After the war the polo fields were compulsorily purchased by London County Council. Number 2 polo field became council housing (Sulivan Estate) and Number 1 polo field and stables became a multi use recreation ground (Hurlingham Park). As polo could no longer be played in this area the headquarters moved to Windsor. The size of the private sports club was significantly reduced but still continues today.

11 September 1954
Hurlingham Park became a public park on the same day as the opening meeting on the athletics track. It is currently used mostly for football and rugby matches. The grandstand had a capacity of about 2500 on bench type seating.

1959
Croquet another sport had its headquarters at Hurlingham from 1959 to 2002.

1969
Monty Python's Flying Circus filmed The “127th Upper Class Twit Of The Year Show” sketch in Hurlingham Park at the running track and grandstand. The sketch was an obstacle course race making fun at five dim witted members of the English upper class.

2002
The grandstand became run down and was demolished. This has now been replaced by a pavilion.

2009
Hurlingham Park played host to “Polo in the Park” and has brought the game back once again to this part of London.

INFORMATION:
(South side) The private sports club and Hurlingham House are not open to the public.
(North side) Hurlingham Park is open to everyone 8:00am – Dusk everyday.
Public transport can be found at Parsons Green, Putney Bridge and Wandsworth Bridge. Follow the Thames Path signs. There is a cycle hire docking station in Broomhouse Lane.

Parking: There is free parking inside Hurlingham Park and Pay & Display parking in Broomhouse Lane, Carnwath Road and nearby streets.

THE CACHE
This is an ideal cache for exploring the north side of the river along the Thames Path or visiting Hurlingham Park or South Park. The cache location is next to Broomhouse Lane / Carnwath Road / Thames Path. During very high tides you will not be able to grab the treasure.

Once found sign the log. Bring your own pen or pencil. Then put the container back as you found it. Watch out for muggles seeing you. Wheelchair users will need help to grab and log the cache.

If you are going to swap anything please make sure you put something back into the cache for others to find. Also log any swaps so that I can keep track of what should be in or out of the cache.

#### Well Done to MrsMac65 you are first to find and log my cache. 1 March 2014 10.45am. ####

Good luck and look forward to reading your logs.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

QHPX NG SVEFG B

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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