We've got the knowlegdge

Cotswold Estate Agents are currently running a series of advertisements in and around Cheltenham.

A crucial ingredient of Cotswold's success is our insight into the areas and neighbourhoods in which we work. This detailed knowledge is a powerful tool which allows us to match the right people to the right properties.

Our large poster on the London Road launched our campaign by posing a fun "who's who" quiz, featuring photographs of some of Cheltenham's favourite sons. We also sent out a "Where on earth" mailshot to houses to see what residents know about their own area.

Through these light-hearted questions we hope to illustrate that we don't just talk about Cheltenham, we actually know about Cheltenham.

Our knowledge doesn't end with trivia, out smart thinking will get you the best possible price in the shortest possible time.

48 Sheet poster

1) Gustav Holst (1874 1934)
The pioneering composer, best known for ‘The Planets’ but creator of a huge volume of work, was born at Number 4 Clarence Road, Cheltenham. The house is now a museum, containing some of his scores and memorabilia of his life. Holst Birthplace Museum
Image copyright: Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

2) Brian Jones (1942 - 69)
The Rolling Stones guitarist's eventful life came to a premature end when he died aged only 27 at his luxury Sussex mansion. He is credited not only with getting the band together, but also giving them their name. He is buried at Cheltenham's Prestbury cemetery.
Image copyright: John Hopkins/Redferns/musicpictures.com

3) Fred Archer (1857 - 86)
Cheltenham born champion jockey, who reigned as champion jockey for 13 consecutive years. In 1885 he rode 246 winners, a record that wasn't broken until Gordon Richards' 1933 season. He won the Epsom Derby five times and won a total of 21 classic races. People took notice of Fred from the moment he won his first race…he was 12.
Image copyright: Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

4) Sir Ralph Richardson (1902 - 83)
Regarded as one of Britain’s finest stage actors, Sir Ralph was born at 11 Tivoli Road, Cheltenham where he lived until 1907. His last major role was in 1982, just before his death. His connection with Cheltenham is recognized by the Everyman Theatre where the studio theatre was named after him.
Image copyright: British Film Institute

5) Dr Edward A Wilson (1872 - 1912)
Born the son of a doctor at 6 (now 91) Montpellier Terrace, Wilson attended Cheltenham College and later Cambridge University before meeting his death in the Antarctic expedition with Captain Scott. A statue of him sculpted appropriately by Lady Scott, stands in the Long Gardens on Cheltenham's famous Promenade. Further information
Image copyright: Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

Mailshot (Leckhampton area)

1) Devil's Chimney
The The Devil's Chimney is a limestone rock formation that stands above a disused quarry in Leckhampton, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It is named for its peculiar shape, that of a crooked and twisted chimney rising from the ground. The Devil's Chimney is a well-known local landmark, but its origins remain a mystery. In 1926 it survived an earthquake, but not without a few cracks. In 1985 it was repaired and protected from further erosion.

2) St Peter's Church
St.Peter's Church serves part of the Parish of Leckhampton. Our church is a beautiful listed building beneath the Cotswold escarpment on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. We aim to serve the parish as a broad church, a musical church, an active church, a church for all ages, a church where everyone is always welcome. Visit the St Peter's Church website.

3) Naunton Park
Naunton Park was officially opened on July 1893. Today it comprises of a playing field with splendid views across to nearby hills and formal garden lined with scented plants, trees and seating with alms houses formimg a boundary to one side and a Yew hedge separating the garden from the playing field.

Mailshot (Bishops Cleeve area)

1) St Michael and All Angels Church
A beautiful church of Saxon origin, rebuilt by the Normans in 1170, with later additions. A long 13th century chancel, Norman wooden chest, Jacobean minstrels gallery, consecration stone, 15th century wooden tower staircase & double piscina. Further information.

2) Cleeve Hill
Cleeve Hill is the highest point both in the Cotswolds and in the county of Gloucestershire, at 330 metres (1083 feet). It commands a clear view to the west, over Cheltenham and the racecourse (at Prestbury) and to the north over Winchcombe (and eventually over the River Severn and into Wales), being a conspicuous outcrop on the edge of the limestone escarpment, (sometimes called the 'Cotswold Edge'). It is crossed by the Cotswold Way footpath.

3) War Memorial
The War Memorial is to be found in Church Road, Bishops Cleeve. It was unveiled 25th September 1919. All those men listed on the Southam War Memorial and the Cleeve Hill (St Peter's Church) Roll of Honour are listed on this memorial. In St Michael's Church there is a Roll of Honour which lists all local men who served in the Great War.

Please email us if you can tell us something we don't know abot your local area and we may feature it on our next poster or mailshot.