Cheltenham buildings [39]
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Cheltenham buildings [39]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 12 Mar 2020
The former Presbyterian church of St Andrew is now the United Reformed church. Built in 1886 in the Gothic Revival and Early English styles. Listed, along with the church hall at the rear, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387324 The boundary walls, gate piers and overthrow are also listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387325 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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Image Location
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51.896699
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-2.081482