Alton Towers is the oldest theme park in the UK, situated on the border of the village of Alton in the middle of the Staffordshire countryside. The resort encompasses the park itself, a waterpark, two hotels, an “extraordinary” golf course and a range of peripheral attractions. At the centre of the complex stands the neglected remains of a once-magnificent stately home, which has fallen into disrepair even as the modern park has developed around it. Most UK residents are aware of Alton Towers as a garish tourist attraction, but few are aware of its long and complex history, and the forgotten elements that still linger behind the scenes.
This A6, perfect-bound booklet collects together the images, impressions, and stories that make up Alton Towers. It is the third in the Liminal Residency series. There will only ever be 200 numbered copies in existence, available at a flexible price of £5 or more. All proceeds will be used to fund future residencies.
Alton Towers is the oldest theme park in the UK, situated on the border of the village of Alton in the middle of the Staffordshire countryside. The resort encompasses the park itself, a waterpark, two hotels, an “extraordinary” golf course and a range of peripheral attractions. At the centre of the complex stands the neglected remains of a once-magnificent stately home, which has fallen into disrepair even as the modern park has developed around it. Most UK residents are aware of Alton Towers as a garish tourist attraction, but few are aware of its long and complex history, and the forgotten elements that still linger behind the scenes.
This A6, perfect-bound booklet collects together the images, impressions, and stories that make up Alton Towers. It is the third in the Liminal Residency series. There will only ever be 200 numbered copies in existence, available at a flexible price of £5 or more. All proceeds will be used to fund future residencies.