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mikem

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• Aug 31, 2021

• #1

One from 97 years ago:
https://museumofthemind.org.uk/blog/in-the-spotlight-christopher-long

 

richardg

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• Sep 29, 2022

• #2

I know tht Christopher Long was buried in the quaint church at the head of Chapel Le Dale... People often ask where his grave stone is sighted in the grounds of the church yard... Could anyone enlighten us?

 

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mikem

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• Sep 29, 2022

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Pitlamp did: Post in thread 'Suggested photogenic walk-in entrances?' https://ukcaving.com/board/index.ph...hotogenic-walk-in-entrances.21902/post-278051

More from a family website: https://www.christopherlong.co.uk/gen/relationsgen/fg06/fg06_020.html

& also: http://www.expo.survex.com/jnl/1972/50yrs.htm

Cambridge Underground 1988: The Life and Work of C.F.D.Long

cucc.survex.com

 

Last edited: Sep 29, 2022

mrodoc

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• Sep 30, 2022

• #4

He was also the first person to map Holwell Cavern on the Quantocks here in Somerset!

 

mrodoc

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• Sep 30, 2022

• #5

Also another caver named after a historical figure as was Oliver Cromwell Lloyd.

 

richardg

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• Oct 3, 2022

• #6

mikem said:

Pitlamp did: Post in thread 'Suggested photogenic walk-in entrances?' https://ukcaving.com/board/index.ph...hotogenic-walk-in-entrances.21902/post-278051

More from a family website: https://www.christopherlong.co.uk/gen/relationsgen/fg06/fg06_020.html

& also: http://www.expo.survex.com/jnl/1972/50yrs.htm

Cambridge Underground 1988: The Life and Work of C.F.D.Long

cucc.survex.com

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Mike Thank You....this is an excellent group of references you have so proficiently put together... Thank You... They are an amazing read..... As well as an encouragement to us modern day explorers.