2021
SO9421 : Cheltenham features [31]
taken 3 years ago, near to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Cheltenham features [31]
Outside Hanover House in Montpellier Walk is this hexagonal pillar box. Designed by J W Penfold and erected between 1866 and 1879. Listed, grade II, with details at:
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Cheltenham is located at the foot of the Cotswold scarp with the small River Chelt flowing through the town. After the discovery of mineral springs in 1716 Cheltenham became a spa town and many Regency houses and other buildings were erected. The town is home to the renowned Cheltenham Festival, four days of horse jump racing culminating in the Gold Cup, held annually in March at the nearby racecourse.
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