The Armchair Treasure Hunt Club
Competition Series II No 9

By Ann Hughes

This competition closed on 30 December 2007. Congratulations to Rob O'Connell, Maine, USA who won a one year club membership.

Find four places in Britain, with a well of information!

1. The eccentric architect Clough William Ellis rebuilt much of this place in the 1930’s. He also worked on the Manor. But it’s not in Wales!
   
   ANSWER: Cornwell, Oxfordshire
   
   
2. An old sulphur smell, in the parkland near the clear flowing river!
   In bygone days this tranquil town was once fashionable for ‘taking the waters’.
   
   ANSWER: Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys
   
   
3. A Norman Church in this unspoilt village welcomes the trade of mice, even on the font! There’s also an intriguing puzzle on its village green!
   
   ANSWER: Berkswell, West Midlands
   
   
4. Described by Queen Victoria as ‘my lovely town in the orchard’.
   With a landmark of architectural and historic interest, built in 1862.:
   
   ANSWER: Tenbury Wells, Hereford & Worcester.
   

See also the previous competition.

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