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Famous Hampshire Residents No. 14 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 4/19/2017
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This puzzle cache is the fourteenth of a series of themed puzzles in the area and has been created after having fun solving some of the Famous Berkshire Residents series. Although the cache is not at the posted co-ordinates, it might help to go there... Solve the puzzle below to find out the location of the cache container; a stone behind a tree.


PLEASE NOTE 24/2/24 - Cache moved to where it can be reached and puzzle changed to reflect this

  • Person X was born in London, Paddington but spent most of their married life in Hampshire.
  • Person X was illegitimate and childhood was one of poverty.
  • Upon leaving school, person X took a job as a copywriter at an advertising agency to pay for acting lessons.
  • Person X took their first professional acting role in 1935 where they met their future spouse and married 3 years later.
  • Person X was married to the same person for over 60 years and had 1 child (also an actor) and 1 grandchild (also an actor).
  • Person X gained many awards and achievements during their career. Here are some of them: BAFTA Award, Golden Globe, Tony Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Academy Honorary Award for lifetime achievement, BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award, Order of the Companions of Honour (CH), Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the arts.
  • Person X's acting career spanned over 60 years whilst alive and a further film was made 15 years after their death.

Once you've identified who this is, check the usual sources for their dates of birth and death in the following format:
D.O.B. dd/mm/yyyy = AB/CD/EFGH
D.O.D. dd/mm/yyyy = JK/LM/NPQR

You'll find the cache at N 51° AE.(D-E)DH   W 000° KK.D(M-K)F

You'll find parking co-ords in geochecker.

If you'd like to set a cache in the Famous Hampshire Residents series, contact mellers by e-mail through her geocaching profile.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ebpx! Onfr bs Gerr

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)