Date:1860
Description:White metal medallion commemorating the formal possession of Alton Towers by the 18th Earl of Shrewsbury & Talbot in 1860. Obverse: 'ALTON TOWERS - THE SEAT OF THE EARLS OF SHREWSBURY'. Relief view of Alton Towers. Reverse: 'IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EARL OF SHREWSBURY TAKING FORMAL POSSESSION OF ALTON TOWERS. APRIL 13TH 1860'. Laurel wreath with crowned shield containing rampant lion at base.
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An engraving of Alton Towers published in the 'Illustrated London News' in 1844. Alton ...
Interior view of the House Conservatory looking towards the Drawing Room. Alton ...
Interior view of the Great Drawing Room, on the left is the arch connecting the ...
A view of Alton Towers from the north, across the ornamental lake. Alton Towers ...
Group photograph of Officer Cadets and Officers in Charge of No.53 Squad 'B' Battery, ...
One of a series of six views from a lettercard of the Model Railway at Alton Towers. ...
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Donor ref:66.136.0027 (37/32551)
Source: Staffordshire Museum Service
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