Town Centre Trail
- Tamworth
An easy Multi Cache around Tamworth Town Centre
which has been specifically designed with easy access in
mind.
A trail around
Tamworth to visit some of the oldest and most influential historic
buildings that have helped to shape Tamworth into the great
town that it is today.
The clues can be attempted in any order but only
after all have been completed will you be able to continue to the
final location and the 'Treasure'.
The treasure is a half litre Clip Lock container
hidden in a position with great views. Please enjoy them.
| 1.
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N52º
38.113
W001º 41.616
|
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Thomas Guy
was one of the most influential figures in Tamworth's
history. He was most notable for the founding of Guy's and
St. Thomas's Hospitals in London. His mother was born in
Tamworth and this led to his interest in the town.
The last two digits
in the date that the ancient guild hall was
enlarged? AB |
| 2.
|
N52º
38.065
W001º 41.753
|
 |
The
Assembly Rooms have always been associated with the bringing
together of the people of Tamworth and the Council or land-owners
of the Borough.
Decipher the date
that this building was founded ?
CDEF |
| 3.
|
N52º
38.182
W001º 41.778
|
 |
This is the
building that housed the first hospital in Tamworth. It still
contains a memorial to the hundreds of local soldiers who gave
their lives in many wars. Aethelflaed was the eldest daughter
of Alfred the Great and became ruler of the Mercians.
The date the
rampart and ditch were built by Aethelflaed
? GHI |
| 4.
|
N52º
37.998
W001º 41.733
|
 |
This person is
renowned throughout the world for founding the Metropolitan Police
Force. He was MP for Tamworth during his time and lived locally at
Drayton Manor. The building was another funded by Thomas Guy but
has been altered many times since.
How many Doric
Columns did each of the arcades have ?
J |
| 5.
|
N52º
38.085
W001º 41.748
|
 |
This building
stands as a monument to the women who worked tirelessly to support
the men throughout the First and second World Wars and kept the
home fires burning. The building is still the home of the W.R.V.S.
in Tamworth.
On what date in
November 1904 was this stone laid ?
K |
| 6.
|
N52º
37.965
W001º 41.726
|
 |
This is the
gateway between the town and the castle. From here you can look
across the beautiful gardens and the South of the town. At
Ladybank, the river Anker merges with the river Tame which then
flows toward the river Trent.
What number is the
'Front Portcullis' ?
LM |
Final Location can be
found by working out the following formula from the above
information : -
N [B+I]K°
[(JxJ)+C].F[H+L]C
W [M-D][D-E][F-M]°
[(D+I)x(M/K)-I].J[(AxG)-J]
Although this is the
end of your quest, we hope it is not the end of your
adventure.
There are many more
places of interest that have been purposefully overlooked due to
making this trail accessible to everyone regardless of
ability.
If you have the time,
please stay a while and explore the castle, take in the views along
the rivers Tame and Anker. Relax in the castle grounds or visit the
many amenities like the Ankerside Shopping Centre, Ten Screen
Cinema or the Snowdome.
Whatever you
decide, please make your visit to Tamworth an enjoyable experience
and one to remember.