The Armchair Treasure Hunt Club
Competition Series II No 8

By Ann Hughes

This competition closed on 30 September 2007. Congratulations to Lisa Davies who won a one year club membership.

Find five ‘Worthy’ English Places

1. The most famous resident of this worthy house was a Victorian author, dramatist and statesman. The grounds have become a major venue for concerts.
   
   ANSWER: Knebworth House, Herts.
   
   
2. In this village on the edge of the moors is The Parsonage, once lived in by very famous sisters.
   
   ANSWER: Haworth, Yorks
   
   
3. Well known for its smugglers in the 18th century, but in more modern times this place has been home to a very worthwhile Workshop, a meeting place for musicians, actors and poets.
   
   ANSWER: Worthing, Sussex
   
   
4. Immortalised by Turner and set in a ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped deer park, you can trust this place!
   
   ANSWER: Petworth House, Sussex.
   
   
5. This cove is a popular tourist attraction with a natural horseshoe-shaped harbour. Think Jurassic Park!
   
   ANSWER: Lulworth Cove, Dorset.
   

See also the previous competition.

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