2021
SO9422 : Cheltenham features [43]
taken 3 years ago, near to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Cheltenham features [43]
In Regent Street this delightful lamp post was first lit in 1869 and is an early example of one intended for electricity. It has an arched lamp holder and dragon infill with crowning onion finial. 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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