2021

SO9422 : Cheltenham buildings [109]

taken 3 years ago, near to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Cheltenham buildings [109]
Cheltenham buildings [109]
Odd numbers 47 to 83 Promenade are a terrace of 19 houses now mostly Municipal Offices, the remainder commercial offices. Building began in 1823 and completion was circa 1840. The central seven houses were converted into Municipal Offices in 1916 and there have been later alterations and rear additions. Constructed of stuccoed brick with some very fine detailing with slate roofs (when original). Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
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.

Creative Commons Licence [Some Rights Reserved]   © Copyright Michael Dibb and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
1:50,000 Modern Day Landranger(TM) Map © Crown Copyright
+
+
1:50,000 Modern Day Landranger(TM) Map © Crown Copyright
TIP: Click the map for more Large scale mapping
Grid Square
SO9422, 986 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Michael Dibb   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 19 May, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 29 July, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 94737 22305 [1m precision]
WGS84: 51:53.9559N 2:4.6738W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 9478 2233
View Direction
West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
Clickable map
+
NW N NE
W Go E
SW S SE
Image Type (about): geograph 
This page has been viewed about 10 times
You are not logged in login | register