Mendleson’s Ancient Tree Micro

What is the link between an area that is sometimes called a ‘concrete waste land’ and the composer Felix Mendleson Bartholdy? Well, come and do this cache and find out.

Once you’ve found the cache look by the John Trundle Court sign to find out why there is a 500 year old beech tree up here. You’ll also find that far from being a waste land is it surprisingly green. Look in particular at the hidden garden between John Trundle and Bryon Courts.

There are other caches around here including Short back and sides (GC143RE), Museum of London (GC143RQ) and Last Delivery (London) (GCGBGB).

The Museum of London itself is always an excellent place to visit both for locals and visitors from further afield – if you haven’t been, drop in – at weekends there are frequently live activities that both children and adults will appreciate.

The cache

35mm film canister with magnet on the side. Bring a pencil / pen. The GPS coverage here not a good as I excepted it to be – 44’ accuracy reported when I placed it.

Once you’ve found it: *** make sure it goes back where you found it. This is so it will be there for those who come after you and not found by those who shouldn't ***

As with a lot of urban caches you’ll need to be sensitive of local residents, gardeners and passers by. Be aware of potential watchers whether in homes (lots of windows here) or offices or via security cameras. Only one security camera that I noticed, although that seems to be dedicated to something other than the cache area. However, if you are approached by either Police or Security Officers avoid acting suspiciously and explain what you are doing.

Avoid doing the actual cache discovery during the weekday commute or lunch hour. Generally quiet off peak, in the evening and weekend.

Buggy and wheelchair friendly.