Alton Towers, London
July 19, 2008 · Filed Under London · Comments Off
Alton Towers is the United Kingdoms number one theme park, with rides and attractions aimed at every member of the family. The Towers date back to the Victorian period, designed by Augustus Welby Pugin. With the outbreak of war in 1939 the Towers were closed and requisitioned by the army to be used as an Officer Cadet Training Unit. The estate remained under requisition until 1951 when it was finally returned to the company. Read more
