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Cheltenham

district, England, United Kingdom
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Cheltenham is a town and district in Gloucestershire, England, situated where the River Chelt meets the River Severn at the edge of the Cotswolds. Originally a small settlement, it gained prominence after mineral springs were discovered in 1716, leading to its development as a fashionable spa town, further boosted by a visit from King George III in 1788.1

Today, Cheltenham is an educational hub with several notable schools and the University of Gloucestershire. It's also a significant cultural center, hosting festivals for literature, jazz, science, and music, alongside a major horse racing event, the Cheltenham Festival, featuring the Gold Cup steeplechase. The town retains much of its Georgian architecture and is known for its aerospace industry and as the base for the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ).1

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