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
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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
there is no graffiti wall at the 333 which is repainted! The East Village was shut at 8.30pm. We took visitors from manchester on the treasure hunt and ths children were VERY! disappointed! Also it was very difficult getting inside venues with children. Security staff were annoyed by out request.
Ah - well that might explain it... thanks!
The locals tell me the club at 333 was painted 2 days ago. Maybe they painted over the squat man in the red hat!
can anyone help with no 31? we couldn't find a 'squat bloke in a red hat'...
Good question, I thought they were Geese!
Clue 8 on the riverside west london hunt please settle an argument is this a duck or a swan?
i dont get it. is the first clue under each heading here?
am i too dumb for this or is something amiss here?
What is the Grand Prize?