Gothic Temple, Alton Towers,
The correct description of the building is the Gothic Prospect Tower, although it has often been known as the Chinese Temple. The Tower stands on Thompson's Rock, it was designed by Robert Abraham and ...
Hagley Hall, Rugeley
A group of boys, girls and women in the grounds of Hagley Hall, Rugeley, possibly showing a school or Sunday school outing.
The first Hagley Hall was burnt down prior to 1388. The hall was rebuilt ...
Hatherton Hall
Grade II listed Hatherton Hall was built in 1817 and was the seat of the Walhouse family. It was rebuilt by Moreton Walhouse, possibly in an emotional reaction to being passed over in his uncle, Sir ...
Johnson Hall, Eccleshall
Description:There has been a house on this site since the twelfth century. The present building was built in the early sixteenth century, and was restored in 1883.
This postcard view was published ...
Octagon, Alton Towers
The Octagon was built in about 1824 but was extensively remodelled by A.W.N. Pugin in 1841-1842. He increased its height and based its design on a medieval chapter house. By the 1830s it was used to house ...
Pagoda Fountain, Alton Towers
The Pagoda Fountain was originally envisaged as a six storey structure with gas-lit Chinese lamps hanging from the various layers of roof. The final construction, a design of Robert Abraham modelled on ...
Ribbon Border, Alton Towers
A postcard view of the Ribbon Border and gardens at Alton Towers, with the Towers in the distance. The gardens were created by the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury between about 1810 and 1827.
Rose Garden, Sandon Hall
The Orangery was built by 1854 and stands in front ofnthe Rose Garden designed by W.A. Nesfield.
The present Sandon Hall was built in about 1850 after the earlier building had burnt down. It was designed ...
Sandon Hall
The south or garden front of Sandon Hall.
The original moated Sandon Old Hall was acquired by the Erdeswick family in 1338, but was sold to Lord Harrowby in 1776. The original building no longer remains, ...
Sandon Hall
The north front of Sandon Hall.
The original moated Sandon Old Hall was acquired by the Erdeswick family in 1338, but was sold to Lord Harrowby in 1776. The original building no longer remains, but ...
Sandon Hall
A view of the south front and the top of the terrace gardens.
The original moated Sandon Old Hall was acquired by the Erdeswick family in 1338, but was sold to Lord Harrowby in 1776. The original building ...
Satnall Hills, Cannock Chase
A postcard photograph taken on the northern edge of Cannock chase with the caption "Tommy Love-making, Brocton Camp".
The couple are sitting on top of the small sluice gate which can still be found ...
Screw Fountain, The Gardens, Alton Towers
This stone-carved fountain is also known as the 'Corkscrew Fountain', the 'Siren Fountain' and the 'Candlestick Fountain'. It stands in a pool surrounded by aquatic plants, and is one of many ornamental ...
Shot Tower, Alton Towers
The Shot Tower stands on the north-east corner of the curtain wall, built in 1842 and designed by A.W.N. Pugin. The road through the archway leads to the Grand Entrance to Alton Towers.
This postcard ...
Stables, Alton Towers
The Stables at Alton Towers, showing Gothic features on an earlier Georgian building. The gardens were created by the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury between about 1810 and 1827.
This postcard view was published ...
Swiss Cottage, Alton Towers
The Swiss Cottage or Harper's Cottage at Alton Towers. Designed by Thomas Fradgley, it was occupied by an old retainer playing a harp for the entertainment of the Earl's visitors. The gardens were created ...
Swiss Cottage, Alton Towers
A postcard view of the Swiss Cottage or Harper's Cottage at Alton Towers. Designed by Thomas Fradgley, it was occupied by an old retainer playing a harp for the entertainment of the Earl's visitors. ...
T Room, Alton Towers
A postcard view of the Long Gallery or ”T” Room looking south to the Drawing Room and House Conservatory when it was used as a refreshment room. Following the 1924 sale many of the state rooms including ...