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South East view of Alton Castle. Within Alton Castle are the remains of the medieval castle, built in about 1175 by Bertram de Verdun, the founder...
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St Peter's Church, Alton viewed from the south-west. The church has a Norman north arcade and a 14th century tower. It was largely rebuilt in 1830....
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A general view of Alton Towers from the south. The Chapel with its tall slim tower can be seen in the background. Alton Towers was the home of th...
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An aerial view of Alton Towers, looking north. Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built between about 181...
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The building of Alton Towers (the house and estate) took place between 1810 and 1852, and was a combination of eight notable architects' ideas. Jam...
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A view of the gardens leading up to the Memorial to the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury at Alton Towers. The Memorial was erected in about 1830 by his nep...
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Clough Hall was built by Jon Gilbert in around 1800 and was demolished in about 1927. Between 1817 and 1874 Clough Hall was the home of the Kinners...
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An ornamental bridge in the grounds at Alton Towers. The gardens were created by the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury between about 1810 and 1827.
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The Memorial to the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury was erected in about 1830 by his nephew John, the 16th Earl. It is a copy of the Choragic Monument or ...
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A view of the south front of Alton Towers, showing the Drawing Room block and Conservatory. Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls o...
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A fountain in the gardens. Alton Towers was the home of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built between about 1810 and 1852.
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The Gothic Prospect Tower or Temple stands on Thompson's Rock. Designed by Robert Abraham and made of cast iron, it was erected in the 1820s. The...
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