
The resting place of Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce.
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N 51° 50.199' W 02° 47.374' (WGS84)
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Location: United Kingdom > East Wales
Boîte de type: Virtual Cache
Taille: No container
Etat: Ready for search
Date déguiser : 31 January 2010
Date: 31 January 2010
Derniere mise a jour : 01 February 2010
Waypoint: OK00E2
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Charles Rolls was the third son of Lord and Lady Llangattock of Hendre. He was a pioneering motorist and aviator and all-round thrill seeker.
1896 Along with other motorists Charles helped get the speed limit changed from 4mph to 12mph.
1901 Helped to found the Aero Club and became a keen balloonist making almost 200 flights
1902 Began selling imported cars
1904 Formed Rolls-Royce with F. H. Royce
1910 First person to fly non-stop across the English Channel and back
On 12th July 1910 Charles sadly became the first person to die in an aircraft accident in Britain when his Wright biplane broke up in mid-air. His name lives on as a symbol for luxury and quality.
The churchyard and nearby Llangattock Manor (built for Charles' mother) command fabulous secluded views.
To log this cache you must note the unusual third word of the quotations which adorn both of Charles' parents graves. This is the log password.
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