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Places to stay in Brockworth
Brockworth, in Gloucestershire, England is situated on the old Roman road that connects the City of Gloucester with Barnwood, Hucclecote and Cirencester. Since the mid-19th century, Brockworth has been known locally for the annual rolling of Double Gloucester cheese down Cooper's Hill. During World War II its Gloster Aircraft Company produced the famous Hawker Hurricane fighter, and following the war it gained renewed fame for producing several famous aircraft, including Britain's first jet aircraft, which took off from its test runway. It is also the birthplace of renowned actor, comedian and writer Simon Pegg.
