That Was Then, This is Now 6,7 & 8 ( or 3-4-1) Traditional Cache

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Dalesman: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it.
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Hidden : 3/22/2011
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to a series of historical geo-caches around West Yorkshire.

All the caches are placed near to or at buildings or sites whose purpose today is very different from their original use.

The caches are accessible by buses, trains and walking (very green) and are within the WYPTE Metro area. Access the Metro website for further details of travel.

Nearest bus/train station: Leeds (buses- Infirmary Street & Railway Station
Bus routes: Innumerable!

Leeds Infirmary
The building you are looking at is the former Yorkshire Penny Bank, with its ornate façade, which was built in 1894 and in recent years has become a conference centre.

However, as a commuter to Leeds, I always wondered why this area was known as Infirmary Street, when the LGI is a little further away. It seems that its history dates back to 1767 when 16 of the town gentlemen met at the New Inn (not sure where that is) to discuss the setting up of “an infirmary for the relief of the Sick and Hurt Poor within the Parish”. The Infirmary was built by 1771 and then replaced by the bank.

For your 3-4-1 on THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW… , if you cross to the building (have a look at the blue information plaque) and continue along to the new Toronto Building which was once the site to the COLOURED CLOTH HALL (7) with another plaque to read and if you pass this and walk towards Leeds City Square, the buildings to your right which are now occupied by restaurants, were once the city’s POST OFFICE (8)

There’s lots of foot traffic here and it is best accessed by foot or public transport.

You are looking for a nano and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - check the hint and return it to the right spot - as it has a tendency to have a life of its own and goes on walkabout

Information: Pix-study & Civic Trust

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

fvg naq jngpu gur jbeyq tb ol evtug arkg gb gur ova

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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