Historic Swansea 2 Multi-Cache
Keturah: Time to archive this series and leave it open for other cachers to make new caches around the city centre :)
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**Cache moved 12/5/11**
Series of virtual caches taking in interesting sites from Swansea's
history, culminating in a final physical cache.
I have placed another Multi Cache taking in many of the city
centre's historic buildings, this second cache includes buildings
following a different route running West-East (ish) rather than
North-South. The clues are all a terrain rating of 1, but the
approach to the final cache location is part way up a steep little
road
The route should take you along St Helen's Road and into the city
centre and Oxford Street, then north to the Kingsway and Alexandra
Road before heading off to the final location.
There is on street parking in various spots along St. Helen's Road
and up side streets near the clues, for the town clues you could
park in the car park right next to it (for a charge) or any other
city centre parking. There is parking on Alexandra Road in front of
the Glynn Vivian for the final clues, but it's very limited and
mostly 1hr only.
The Clues:
Brangwyn Hall
One of few Grade I listed buildings in Swansea (the others being
Swansea Castle and Oystermouth Castle), Brangwyn Hall (or, The
Guildhall) sees weddings, political meetings, Graduation
ceremonies, performances and even rock concerts (I saw Manic Street
Preachers there in 2004). It opened on 23 October 1934 and was
named after the artist Frank Brangwyn, whose famous "panels",
originally intended for the House of Lords (but apparently rejected
as being too colourful and lively) , are displayed there.
Clue: When was the tree planted to commemorate the World Summit on
Sustainable Development? 4th December 200A
Miah's (St. Paul's Church)
A lovely Indian Restaurant in a converted Church!
Clue:When did Sir George Newnes Bart M.P lay the foundation stone?
21st November 190B
Clock Tower and Administration Block of Former Swansea
Hospital
Now part of Homegower House it is still standing and in use,
although the clock doesn't appear to work!
Clue: How many small windows on the top floor of the old building
(the row above the balcony row) = C
(Former) Argyle Presbyterian Church of Wales
This lovely old Church was badly gutted by fire in 2002 during its
redevelopment and there was speculation that it would be torn down,
but fortunately the development continued and the facade of the
building retains some of the original grandeur.
Clue: The number of the building? 4D
St Andrews United Reformed Church
Another stunning old church left in total disrepair, its twin
towers are easily visible above the buildings of St. Helens Road
from across town. It is apparently owned by Swansea Mosque and
there were plans some years ago for it to be developed as a
replacement for the current mosque opposite the old church, but it
has been 5 years since initial plans were put forward.
Clue: Number of mini spires on either tower = E
Swansea Grand
The theatre opened in 1897; it was designed by the architect
William Hope, built by D. Jenkins and opened by Madam Adelina Patti
- an Opera Diva of her day who lived locally - under the original
proprietors Morell and Mouillot.
Clue: Number of columns (complete and partial) below either of the
large bay windows on the front of the building (as seen from the
Oxford Street car park). = F
Waterstones - Former Carlton Cinema, Oxford Street
The theatre opened as the Carlton Cinema de Luxe on 31st January
1914. The Carlton cinema has a very beautiful facade with bay glass
windows on the first and second floors which contain a very ornate
staircase. This lead to the Carlton cafe which was a very popular
meeting place in its heyday. The facade has now been cleaned up and
looks very impressive.
Clue: Year on the plaque = 199G
(Former) Barclays Bank Building
Just up the next turning is another stunning bit of architecture
(currently To Let) which unfortunately I know little about, but was
too lovely not to include.
Clue: Look for the quote above the doors, number of letters in the
3rd word = H
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Kingsway
Another lovely church, this one in use! Comparable in style to the
old Argyle Street church
Clue: Number of red doors = I
Glyn Vivian
The Art Gallery is named after its founder and principal
benefactor, Richard Glynn Vivian (1835–1910), the fourth son
of John Henry Vivian; owner of the largest copper works in Swansea.
I highly recommend a visit whilst you work out the final
location!
Clue: When was the foundation stone laid by R. Glyn Vivian? 14th
May 190J (PLEASE NOTE: Look at it carefully. It's not an 8)
Cache is at:
N 51° D(J-A).B(G+1)D W 003° (F-I)C.(E-A)(I+1)(H-7)
Final cache a short walk away. Final co-ords may be a bit off as
accuracy was iffy.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Tebhaq yriry, ehfgl!
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