The great London treasure hunt 2008
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By Alan Rutter
Posted: Mon Mar 17 2008 -
The Great London Treasure Hunt 2008 competition is now closed, but you can still follow the trails and solve the clues. Our five London-themed hunts cross very different areas of the capital, giving you, your family and your friends the perfect excuse to explore some of the city‘s most appealing quarters. Illustration Nick White
Extra clues | Get the answers
The riverside hunt
West London
Look out for tropical palm trees, strange sculptures and mysterious plaques on the banks of the Thames.
The theatrical hunt
West End
Watch out for lager-swigging actors down Masonic streets on this thespian trail through Theatreland. Feature continuesAdvertisementThe money hunt
Docklands
Solve the riddles on this intrepid journey through hundreds of years of trade, commerce and empire.
The after-dark hunt
East End
Discover flowers, artworks and giant letters on this eerie nocturnal hunt through Jack the Ripper's old patch.
The literary hunt
Fitzrovia
Follow in the footsteps of boozy authors, artistic hoaxers and an all-dancing George Bernard Shaw.
How to play
Solving the clues
Each clue describes a specific location; you’ll need to actually visit each area and follow the instructions in order to find the solution.
Confused?
If you’re confounded by a clue, you can swap answers with other hunters via the online Clue Exchange. Or, if that doesn’t work, queries can be emailed to treasurehunt@timeout.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.- Add your comment to this feature
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98 comments
Please please please can someone swap me the answer to number 29? The sandwich shop never seems to close! I have all the others to swap. My email address is rachellee555 (at) hotmail.com
Thank you!!
Please please please can anyone swap me the answer for clue 29? The sandwich shop never seems to shut! I've got all the rest to swap with. My email address is rachellee555@hotmail.com. Thanks!
I'm looking for clue 42. The display was locked when I finally got inside the library (after a false fire alarm kept everyone waiting outside for a while). Anyone want to swap for any other anwers? Amanda, I've already sent you an e-mail with the proposition to swap for clue 4.
Thanks! lmercier5@hotmail.com
Re: Clue 41 (see post below) .... any news? To clarify, there are two small signs at that theatre, and one corresponds with the clue printed in the mag while the other corresponds with comments made on this thread. Which would you like?
Anyone wanna swap anything for No. 4, my e-mail address is amanda (at) amandawasielewski.com
Please please! Cheers!
TimeOut, Many thanks for the clarifications esp. on 12 and 31. Good job with the event!
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We check the entries ourselves manually - they are not run through a computer...so feel free to take your best shot at answering the clues.
A few clarifications:
Clue 8: Leda originates in Greek mythology. For those who have asked for clarifications on the clue, the statue relates to a famous story, and a famous piece of artwork.
Clue 12: As long as one of your knees is touching the ground, it is kneeling. Check a dictionary.
Clue 31: Yes, we checked back at the 333, and you are right - there are more than 6 letters. The correct answer would be the first six letters, but if you have answered with the whole word painted there, you'll still be eligible to win the prize.
I am not sure we have to be so specific (I may be wrong) in number 4. Clue 25 - I think it is an Asian flower :-)
I'd like confirmation for clues 4 and 25... I have answers, but the clues are so unspecific I'm not entirely sure I'm right (and I'm not a botanist!)
Thanks everyone - I've been bombarded with good-will (and consistent answers!) x
Jimby, The answer for 26 is the same as that for 28. Hope this helps...
Jimby, I'll swap with you. Will drop you an email.
Leane - clue 31 has been replaced as the red hat bloke has been painted over. If you look at the treasure hunt on this site rather than in the magazine you'll see the new clue.
I think the problem is that they haven't enabled the email links for each questioner's name as they did last year - so there's no way of PMing people. If anyone can let me have the answer to 26 (as the club was very much closed when I visited!) please use jimby321 (at) yahoo.co.uk - I can give any other answer in return. Cheers!
It seems like there are a lot of questions on this blog and no answers. I had the seem problem with 31. I have been back twice, asked staff, searched the web, and still haven't seen any sign of a bloke in a red hat. Any advice anyone?
Hi Amanda, Happy to swap 4 for number 31.. Let me know.
I have all the others if anyone else wants to swap for 31.