Unfinished Business – Quest Walks

Welcome to your The Unfinished Film

A film worth Millions is hidden somewhere in this Town.
You have searched for it for years, but have never been closer.

Can you follow the clues to find the location of this lost epic?

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Rules and Info

Hello, and thank you for purchasing "Unfinished Business". A few rules here to help you with your game.

1: DO NOT close the page that contains the game. This will log you out completely and you will be taken back to the start. You can move through the quest by pressing next and previous however do not close the page it is on. You can swap tabs and switch pages with no problems.

2: You will have to solve a series of clues and puzzles to work through the game. Please note; there are hints you can ask for to give you a nudge what to do however if you are well and truly stuck the downloadable answer sheet with the correct answers was emailed to you on purchase. (Only look if you are in desperate need - no peeking). The answers may be drop down answers, multiple choice or require you to write in a word/letters or numbers. Just make sure to always check the spelling.

3. You can go forward and backwards in between pages so you can check on orientation and where you have been.

4. If you click on an image to open it, it will open in a new tab. When you are completed it and want to shut it down just make sure you do not close the original page. You could also just zoom in on the picture instead of opening it.

5. You will also learn lots of interesting facts about Ulverston as you progress through. Just make sure to tick the box after the fact to allow you to continue.

6: There is absolutely no time limit, so feel free to pop into any bars/pubs or shops that you want on your way around; sampling the delights that Ulverston has to offer.

7. Lastly; have fun and good luck.

Ready, and I know not to close the page

Page one: The Story

Ever since Laurel and Hardy visited Ulverston towards the end of their careers, there is knowledge of a film created by the comedy duo that was never published. If found this film could be worth millions, as it would be the only film never to be released by the pair. Can you follow the clues around Ulverston to locate the film?

In the year 1947, Stan Laurel returned to his hometown of Ulverston; receiving a hero’s welcome. Showing his partner; Oliver Hardy, around the town they were greeted with large crowds, fanfare and great celebration. The reason for their visit was not just to tour the area, but to use the wonderful local scenery to create a brand new film. Sadly, although the film was made; it was never released. Laurel kept hold of the film, and not wanting it to get into the wrong hands hid it somewhere around Ulverston.

You set to work following the footsteps of the duo on their tour, on documents you have researched over the years. Can you find the film? And if you do...do you keep it? Or sell it for millions? The choice would be yours.

Once at the Coronation Hall, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ, continue on with your quest.

Ready

Page two

After extensive research, you know they started their tour here. On the pictures there are thousands of people here to greet them.

You know your journey must begin here too. But where? You look on the back on an old photo and you get your first clue.

The year "1930" and "Excuse me, my ear is full of ..?.."

You know what to do. Can you find your first code from the writing in front of the hall?

Hintfind the film released in 1930 for the first part of your answer, and put directly after it the final word in the sentence.

Did you know?Standing proud in the heart of the small rural market town of Ulverston on the edge of the Lake District, 'the Coro' is an historic arts, culture and entertainment venue. It was built as ‘The Coronation Hall’ by public subscription in 1920 in direct response to the people’s desire for a place to go to enjoy theatre, music, dance and entertainment. It has the largest capacity of any hall in the South Cumbria region, holding approximately 600 people for performances.

Interesting fact learnt

Page three

Yes, those two must mean something. You look through your papers and find the words 'BlottoMilk' scribbled onto a the back of a picture. It has an arrow leading to a word saying "Home". You know where to go straight away.

Looking away from the Coronation Hall, you turn left and safely cross the A road at the lights before continuing straight forward onto Victoria Road. You then turn left when you reach Lightburn Road, before turning right at the end of the street onto Chapel Street.

Keep an eye out for a left turn onto Argyle Street, and look for the plaque outside the Birthplace of Stan Laurel.

You are looking for an 8 digit code. Can you get one from the plaque on the wall outside his house?

HintHis house was number 3. The 8 digit code is DDMMYYYY

Did you know?Stan Laurel was once Charlie Chaplin's understudy. In 1910 they set sail for New York as part of Fred Karno’s famous music hall troupe. The pair shared a cabin and then spent two years together touring North America. Stan then returned home and later found success with his soul-mate Oliver Hardy. Despite the extensive time Laurel spent with his mentor, this was never mentioned in Chaplin's highly-detailed biography.

Interesting fact learnt

Page four

You flick through the pages, but can't work out where next to go. However you do see next to "Home" there is a maths problem.

Can you work it out?

NNN + 61 + N - 90

HintSubstitute the numbers from the last answer into the maths problem, putting them in the exact same order. So the first two numbers would be 16

Page five

139!!! Yes you remember seeing that on the first page.

It reads 139 = pub!

There can only be one place it means.

Return back to Chapel Street, and turn right when you reach it.

Walk to the end of the street where you will see the famous pub pictured below; with the towering 'Hoad' monument towering above in the background.

You knock on the door and enter into it, however no one is currently about (feel free to pop in for a drink, but you do not need to enter the pub to progress with your quest).

You search the pub but no one is about. How strange you think.....nothing is jumping out at you so you search the documents again. You see a drawing next to the pub, but your not sure what it means? Suddenly you work it out.

Can you work out the 8 digit code to progress? In the same format you have previously done.

HintThe picture clue leads you to Lantern House Date. Can you find the date the lantern house (National School) was opened.

Did you know?The National School was opened exactly 56 years to the day that Stan Laurel was born.

Throughout his life Laurel married his first wife once, his second wife twice, and his third wife three times. He then went back and married his second wife, a third time, and concluded by marrying his fourth wife once.

Interesting fact learnt

Page sixYou do the same maths as previously, and when you find that number you see the words "To the Park" next to it.

Facing away from the Lantern house, you turn left onto The Ellers and then follow the roundabout clockwise, crossing safely over County Road at the lights and then crossing over Market Steet. Take a left onto Brewery Street and follow it to the end, before taking a right onto Hart Street.

To continue, can you find the name of the Hall on the circular plaque on the corner of Hart Street and Tarn Side

HintThere is a circular plque under neath the street name of Tarnside - it contains a strange male persons hall.

Did you know?A credit to Laurel's writing, the popular 'Simpsons' catchphrase, 'D'oh!' has its origins in the Laurel and Hardy films. Scottish actor James Finlayson, who appeared in 33 of their films said it in every appearance but much slower.

Interesting fact learnt

Page seven

Turning right onto Hart Street, walk for a short while before turning left onto Ford Park Crescant, and then keep walking until you can see the entrance to Ford Park.

Standing directly where the picture indicates below, in between the stone columns for FORD PARK. Which is the correct Hoad?

HintIt's not A or E - can you work it out?

Page eight

You look down to the paper where is says " To the Park". Underneath is drawn a picture....can you work out the code?

Add together the two numbers you work out to get your next code.

HintThe first number you get will be 46. Substitute the letters with numbers and work your way down the maths problems.

Did you know?Aside from being an iconic comic, Stan's other interests included raising ducks and hydroponic gardening (a process in which plants are grown in chemical solutions rather than soil). He once successfully cross-bred a potato with an onion, but struggled to get people to sample the results. When Hardy died of a stroke in 1957, Laurel was devastated by his best friend's death. He retired from acting and refused to perform on stage or act in another film without him. Laurel was too ill to attend the funeral of his best friend, nicknamed "Babe", and famously said, "Babe would understand".

Interesting fact learnt

Page nine

You turn to the page number 89 you have. It has a set of written instructions.

"Go back down Ford Park Crescent and return all the way down Hart Street. Turn right onto Fountain Street and when you have reached the Mill, then you will have found your next destination. Can you find what is sold in all grocers in bottles?"

Hintturn around and look up above the gift shop on the white building on the corner. This sauce is delicious and stimulating.

Did you know?

If you search the wall of the Mill you will find 4 female faces built into it (see above). The heads, carved by celebrated pole-vaulter and mill owner Edwin Woodburn represent the four seasons, or the four ages of women. Edwin left it to the interpretation of the onlooker as to which they thought it was.

Ulverston's most famous sporting claim to fame is that is is the birthplace of the Pole Vault. Pole Vaulting was invented right here in this very town.

Interesting fact learnt

Page ten

From the mill, you continue upwards, as you find the words ABBEY SAUCE written next to a block of text saying "START OF THE CUMBRIAN WAY".

You continue up Stanley Street turning left onto it and you will be able to see a car park in front of you.

Search the car park for the sculpture below. When you find it, can you find the 6 numbers hidden on it next to the letters SD.

HintLook closely at the sculpture. You are looking for a sequence starting with a 28

Did you know?Laurel and Hardy are featured on the cover of the Beatles' 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Interesting fact learnt

Page eleven

You flick through your remaining pages. Not many left now. Next to the letters SD you find another maths problem.

2 X N + N + 7 - N - 7

Can you work it out?

HintComplete each part of the maths problem as you go along, rather than doing it all at once. Add into the maths problem the numbers from the last clue.

Did you know?Stan Laurel changed his surname for fear of bad luck 1931. Born Arthur Stanley Jefferson, he legally changed his name to Stan Laurel after deciding that a stage name with thirteen letters was bad luck.

Interesting fact learnt

Page twelveYou are now only holding two pages that you haven't used yet. Next to the word TWELVE are written the letters SJB MURAL.

You have a pretty good idea where to go. Return the exact way you came up. Down Stanley Street, passing the Mill on your left. Turn right onto King Street and keep an eye for Lower Brook Street on your left hand side. You will come upon a magnificent mural of the Great Sir John Barrow, and you know for a fact that the Unfinished Film was meant to be a take on his life and career.

You see written on the piece of paper the words: "TITLE UNDER MEMOIRS?"

But can you work out what answer that means?

HintFind the image of Sir John reading a book. Which piece of literature is underneath his memoirs. The last word is bounty.

Did you know?From his humble beginnings in Ulverston, Sir John Barrow, naval administrator and traveller, went on to become the Second Secretary to the Admiralty charged with the running the British Navy. He travelled and explored the whole globe, including east Asia, Australia, North America, Africa and even the Arctic!

Interesting fact learnt

Page thirteenMutiny on the Bounty. But what can that mean? You look through your sheets. There is only one page left.

You see the jumble of letters, but can you work out from the previous clue what 4 letter code you get?

HintTake the first letter from each word (MOTB) to get a four letter word.

Did you know?Before his own death, Laurel actually wrote his own epitaph which reads "If anyone at my funeral has a long face, I'll never speak to him again."

Interesting fact learnt

Page fourteenYes! Film! Of course. It all makes sense now. That's exactly where he would hide it.

You walk back to King Street, following it until you see the Market Square, then turning left down Market Street. Follow it down until you come across Brogden Street, and turn right onto it. Keep following it, right to the very end (you will have to cross over Cross Street) and on your left you will be greeted by the smiling faces of Stan and Oli.

You need a code to enter into the museum and cinema, can you find the productions number to enter?

HintLook on the door to the entrance to the museum.

Time is Up!