Regent’s Park is one of the
most beautiful of London’s major parks and is known as the
"jewel in the crown" of London’s parks. Originally owned by
Henry VIII, it was redesigned in 1811 by John Nash, who created a
rounded shape, a long boating lake, and a second home for the
prince. The park was closed to the public until 1845, when Queen
Victoria opened it two days a week. Now it is open every day from
dawn to dusk.
Blow-up Bridge The cache is located at
Blow-up Bridge, known as Macclesfield Bridge today. It obtained the
nickname in 1874 when a barge carrying gunpowder exploded. Although
the bridge was destroyed and the cast-iron columns were blown down,
they were reused during reconstruction and are still supporting the
bridge today. For more information on the explosion and how it
affected 19th century London, see
this link.
You are searching for a breath strip container
painted to match its surroundings. The cache contains a log only,
so bring your own pen or pencil. You will not need to leave the
path to retrieve or replace the cache, but be mindful of traffic on
the bridge if you bring pets or small children.
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