This mystery cache has been placed for the 10th Anniversary UK Mega Event - Yorkshire 2018.
The cache is not at the given co-ordinates but is hidden within two miles. To find it, you must identify some famous Yorkshire folk from the clues below and answer a question. .
The cache can be found at N(A+B) CD.(E-F)GH W00K (L-D).EM(N+P)
- I was born in Marton near Middlesbrough. I mapped the coastline of Newfoundland. I died on Hawaii. How old was I? A = my age (two numbers).
- I was born in York. I am particularly acquainted with Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. In which year did I receive the Special Olivier Award? B = last number of year
- I am a portrait photographer from Holmfirth. I made lantern slides and early films, but you may know me better for my postcards. In which year did I open my photography business? C = 4th number.
- I am a politician from Huddersfield. A week is a long time in politics. D = For how many years was I Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer?
- I was born in Hull of a merchant’s family. I entered Parliament and campaigned against slavery. In which year was I born? E = last number
- I was born in Mexborough, but my ancestors are not Yorkshiremen. My acting credits include Blackadder, Z Cars, Flash Gordon and I Claudius. F = Which date in October was I born?
- I was born in Sheffield and became famous when I won the television talent show “New Faces”. In which year? G = 4th number.
- I was born in York. I tried to restore a Roman Catholic monarch to the throne of England and was condemned as a traitor. In which year did I die? H = 3rd number.
- I was born in Sheffield. I am an actor, author and train-spotter (I have two engines named after me). I love travelling. In which year was I awarded a BAFTA Fellowship? K = 3rd number.
- I am a pilot from Kingston upon Hull. I flew alone from Britain to Australia. L = In which decade? (two numbers).
- I was born in Bradford. I am one of the most influential British artists of the 20th Century. In which year was I born? M = last number.
- I am a chemist from Sheffield. I was the first Briton in space. N = How many days did I spend in space?
- I was born in Scarborough. The bells, the bells, Mr Christian! P = Which date in July was I born?