The Cheltenham quiz

Answer the following questions about the town of Cheltenham in England.

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Last updated: August 15, 2018

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In what county is the town situated?	Gloucestershire
In what period did the town achieve prominence as a spa town?	Regency
In which part of Cheltenham is there a large park containing a boating lake and a pump room now used as a venue for cultural events?	Pittville
Which novelist, more often associated with Bath, visited Cheltenham in 1816 in search of a cure for her failing health?	Jane Austen
Cheltenham is on the edge of which officially designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?	The Cotswolds
Which UK government agency has its doughnut-shaped HQ in Cheltenham?	GCHQ
Which composer, best known for his orchestral suite The Planets, was born and grew up in Cheltenham?	Gustav Holst
What animals run round in circles at the Racecourse?	Horses
Cheltenham hosts four major annual cultural festivals: literature, music, science, and which other?	Jazz
Which part of Cheltenham is named after a city in the Hérault department of France?	Montpellier
Which rock guitarist played the Blue Moon club in 1967?	Jimi Hendrix
Which prominent US politician spoke at the Cheltenham Literature Festival in 2017?	Hillary Clinton
Which Japanese-style clothing brand is actually the product of a Cheltenham-based company?	SuperDry
Which university has two campuses in the town?	University of Gloucestershire
What is the town's art gallery and museum now called?	The Wilson
Which Carla Lane sitcom of the late 70s and early 80s was set in Cheltenham?	Butterflies
Which founding member of the Rolling Stones was from Cheltenham?	Brian Jones