End of the Road Traditional Cache
Lost2011: Almost 2 1/2 years after my second cache went live, I am now having to archive due to work that took place in the area earlier in the week and now the cache has gone. This was my longest standing cache so it's a sad day, however, this was one of the few "normal" caches I had, so the loss is not too hard. Thanks for all the finders of this cache. :)
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I have chosen this location as it is probably someplace that gets bypassed by many and therefore the views of the farming fields are missed. Horses, sheep and alpacas can be seen from here. You will also find a disused road with streetlights that got built years ago through the field but never progressed past that stage.
History of Talbot Village
Most of Old Talbot Village was built between 1850 and 1862 due to the generosity of two sisters Georgina and Mary Talbot. Georgina and Mary divided their year between Surrey and Hinton Wood House on the East Cliff of Bournemouth with their family and it was whilst living in Bournemouth that the Sisters discovered the many poor who were suffering in the region. Between them, they sought to employ many of the poor to clear land upon which they built Cottages - most of which were built between 1850 and 1862. The workers were allowed to stay in the Cottages and slowly, Talbot Village took shape. The original Cottages were built on an Acre each and each had a Well, Animal pens and Fruit trees for which the residents were charge between 4 and 5 shillings per week. Georgina Talbot then had 7 Almshouses built for the Elderly and widowed. Then came the School which was built for the Village in 1862 and catered for 68 children and has been extended many times over the years. Most recently, in 1992 an extension increased the Schools capacity to 460 children.
Although most of the original Farms have long since vanished, Highmoor Farm is still operational and White Farm served as stables until recently. Much of the original Village including the School, Church, Almshouses and Cottages remain and are protected by a Conservation Order which is administered by the Talbot Trust - set
up by the Sisters. Any developments within the confines of of the Old Village are required to be in keeping with the original designs. In contrast, there have been exciting and modern buildings constructed in the New Village that reflect the best of Modern Design. These has covered much of the land that was previously the Talbot Village Farms. Most of this has been in Poole although some new buildings have been built in Bournemouth. The wooded areas of the Village have quite rightly been preserved and the Village is called 'The Green Lung of Bournemouth' which is very evident should you choose to view it from the Balloon in Bournemouth Pleasure Gardens. The expansion of the University and other educational establishments mean that the Village has an energetic and youthful feel. The Talbot Village Trust have proposed their "Latest Concept Masterplan" to revolutionise the area to accommodate 378 homes and 450 student units, which has angered many local residence. For years there has been a threat that more accommodations will be built, yet this never materialised. This time however, it seems it is just a case of it will happen eventually, but for now, enjoy Talbot Village for the beauty that currently exists.
Cache This cache is wheelchair user
friendly, right up until retrieving it so help will be required. You can park right up to it and generally muggles free! Be aware that many work drivers use this location to have a sneaky rest so you may not be able to retrieve the cache if this is the case.
Small items can be left in the container so please trade fairly.
Enjoy!
FTF: abibowditch & robhan
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Jura lbh ernpu gur raq bs gur ebnq lbh uvg ebpx obggbz.