Alton Towers (1966)

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.



An item about Alton Towers. Various shots of the sedate mansion, gardens and river. M/S of the amusement park, there is a point of view shot going down the big spiral slide. Various shots of the merry-go-round and carousel, children play on a slide. Various shots of the overhead cable railway and of the ground from its point of view, we see a mini train running below. Various scenic shots of the Towers, gardens and fountains again.



Note: the amusement park side of Alton Towers is quite small at this point in time.



Cuts exist please see separate record
FILM ID:373.05

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