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Alton Towers, Staffordshire, 1951. Artist: FJ Palmer

Alton Towers, Staffordshire, 1951. Artist: FJ Palmer

1-231-012 - Reproduced by permission of Historic England/Heritage Images

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Alton Towers, Staffordshire, 1951. The stately house sits in a beautiful garden landscape with a river passing in front. This was the creation of the 15th and 16th Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built during the first half of the 19th century as a monument to Catholic Romanticism. Architects included James Wyatt and AWN Pugin. The house is now in ruins but the gardens are open to the public.

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  1. FJ Palmer, attributed to: {(British?)}: PhotographerSearch Wikipedia for FJ Palmer
People Related
  1. James Wyatt: British: ArchitectSearch Wikipedia for James Wyatt
  2. AWN Pugin: British: Architect, artist, designer, theoristSearch Wikipedia for AWN Pugin
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  1. Photograph
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World Europe United Kingdom England Staffordshire

  1. 52 50 00 N , 002 00 00 W
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Locations & Buildings Palaces & Stately Homes

Science & Nature Geographical Features

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4997x3755
File Size : 54,972kb

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  1. AA52/6994
  1. 0250000556
  1. 1-231-012
  1. 1231012
  1. 556
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  1. AA52/6994

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