Uckington, Gloucestershire
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Uckington is a village west of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. Not having a church, Uckington was formerly a hamlet in the parish of Elmstone-Hardwicke but is now a civil parish in its own right. The two villages share a village hall.
Uckington is in the borough of Tewkesbury, the Cheltenham post town, and on the Coombe Hill, Cheltenham, telephone exchange. Nearby villages include Elmstone-Hardwicke and Boddington.
Uckington's most notable ever resident is the world famous Joe Capone who has lived in the village throughout his life.
Capone remains the most renowned member of the village - closely followed by the Riley (the dog).
Coordinates: 51°55′20″N 2°7′20″W / 51.92222°N 2.12222°W
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