GC42HF1 Bournemouth's Past: William Smith (Traditional Cache) in Southern England, United Kingdom created by Lost2011

This cache has been archived.

Lost2011: This cache was popular amongst holiday makers, but as the series is disappearing, now is the right time to archive this cache too.

The object the cache was inside really fascinated me. I was never too sure what it was and why it was there. I am always intrigue by such things. I wonder how long it will continue to be there for?

This series has had a great 18 months. Thanks for all the finds. If you haven't already, enjoy the Bournemouth History series, which will also be archived in 2015.

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A cache by Lost2011 Message this owner

Hidden : 12/21/2012

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is my town. I live here. I love it.

This series of 10 stand alone caches, with a bonus at the end, will take you on a journey through Bournemouth, visiting a mix of urban and residential areas, and hopefully learning a little bit of history along the way. For the most part I have tried to make the caches accessible to all.

I have been inspired to set these caches around Bournemouth for some caching friends who are in need of filling their calendar, whilst also finding areas that are sparse of caches. Although the idea of stand alone caches with a bonus is not original, for this area it is very uncommon spread across large distances of the town, and therefore I would like to think this is a little bit different, which is what I'm all about.

Each cache has a number needed to locate the bonus, so you may wish to make notes as you go along.

Due to the urban nature of this series and the high probability of muggles, I have tried to make all the caches easy to find by providing detail in the hints, so please use the spoiler.

Walton House was built by William Henry Smith in 1861-62 on Richmond Hill by the newsagent William Henry Smith as his retirement home and named after his father Henry Walton Smith. William lived here until his death in 1865.

The building achieved Grade II listing status in 1974, and is now used as offices.

The blue plaque was unveiled in 1992.

Source

The cache is placed within walking distance of Walton House. The reference point indicates the rough location, however a view of the house cannot be seen from the pavement.

Congratulations the77club for FTF.

Bournemouth's Past series:
GC42HER: Robert Baden-Powell (A)
GC42HET: Flora Thompson (B)
GC42HEV: Charles Rolls (C)
GC42HEW: Bessie Bicknell (D)
GC42HEX: Jack The Ripper (E)
GC42HEY: Moordown's Oldest House (F)
GC42HEZ: Hancock's Half Hour (G)
GC42HF0: Peter's Hill Fire Station (H)
GC42HF1: William Smith (J)
GC42HF2: Jon Egging (K)
GC42HF3: Bonus - N50 AB.CDE W001. FG.HJK