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Stroud

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in Gloucestershire where the Cotswold hills rise abruptly from the  Severn Vale lies the town of Stroud. Encircled by five sweeping valleys, the  scenery is dramatic and the feel of the town is bohemian, with cafes, galleries,  markets and bookstores to potter around. Stroud is a small market town with  large vistas, both visual and intellectual.

Stroud is most often characterised as grittier than its Cotswold neighbours with  an inimitable mix of landscape and industrial heritage. The mills strung along  the valleys and the towns landmark buildings tell of the once fabulous wealth  of the woollen industry. The five  valleys that converge on Stroud each hold different treasures; innumerable  footpaths lead to stunning views, quiet Cotswold villages and welcoming country  pubs. The landscape made famous as the setting for Laurie Lees Cider With  Rosies possesses an intimacy, at once enveloping and easily accessible, that has  long been an inspiration to artists and writers

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