Alton Station
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An Italianate railway station built by the North Staffordshire Railway for the Earl of Shrewsbury,
then owner of Alton Towers. Alton Towers is known for the landscaped gardens,
the two principal garden architects were Thomas Allason (1790-1852) and Robert Abrahams (1774-1850).
More recently it has become known for the Alton Towers theme park.
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Finding Alton Station:
Views of Alton Station - As it was:
The following images have been taken from Staffordshire Past Track.
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Around 1910 ...
Alton station stood on the Churnet Valley line of the North Staffordshire Railway. It was built in about 1849.
The station was used by the Earl of Shrewsbury, and had a luggage lift to hoist the Earl's baggage up to the entrance
to Alton Towers. In 1954 the station was renamed Alton Towers. The line closed in the 1960s.
Views of Alton Station - Outside:
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Approach,
with Alton lodge in front of you, public parking is on the left, room for about 3 cars.
The Trust advise that no belongings are left visible in the car!
Access is via the white gate marked private and down a set of steps.
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The Waiting Room,
with views back up to the Alton Lodge, the road and to Alton Castle (now a school and not open to the public).
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The Station Masters House,
provides the current accomodation.
Views of Alton Station - Inside:
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Ground Floor,
with one twin bedroom leading to the bathroom. Kitchen and sitting room with arched access between.
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First Floor,
with one double bedroom, complete with balcony. The view from the landing is of a private yard with washing line
and tracks for passengers beyond.
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Second Floor,
with one twin bedroom.
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First posted 28 March 2004, last revised 27 August 2006.
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