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Yorkshire Alumni Mystery Cache

Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


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?

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx sbe n fvta gb ynaq guvf pngpu.

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)