Red telephone boxes have been an iconic British institution for over 100 years, as synonymous with Britain as fish and chips. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the first phone box was produced in 1925. By 1980, public telephones were a huge institution within the UK – 73,000 telephone boxes in total. However, over the […]
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Cheltenham town centre lights up for Christmas switch on
Cheltenham’s streets were packed with Christmas cheer last night, as locals gathered to witness the towns lights being switched on. There was something for all ages of the family at the event, which covered three areas of the high street, as a very special appearance from Santa Claus headlined the evening. Children had the chance to […]
Cheltenham set for Lit Fest windfall
The Cheltenham Literature festival is set to boost the local economy by over five million pounds. Celebrity speakers such as Ronnie Wood, Nigel Mansell and Chrissie Hynde have drawn record crowds and critical acclaim as the festival’s popularity continues to rocket. Increases in ticket prices will benefit the festival directly, but surrounding hotels, restaurants and […]