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Battle of Alton

The Battle of Alton (also Storm of Alton), of the First English Civil War, took place on 13 December 1643 in the town of Alton, Hampshire, England. There, Parliamentary forces serving under Sir William Waller led a successful surprise attack on a winter garrison of Royalist infantry and cavalry serving under the Earl of Crawford.

Located at 51.1511, -0.975833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1643 in England, Battles of the English Civil Wars, Military history of Hampshire, Conflicts in 1643, Alton, Hampshire

Curtis Museum

The Curtis Museum in Alton, is a local history museum in Hampshire, England. The museum was founded by Dr William Curtis (1803–1881) in 1865. It is managed by the Museum & Arts Service of Hampshire County Council and is near the Allen Gallery.

Located at 51.1499, -0.974079 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1865 establishments in England, Museums in Hampshire, Biographical museums in Hampshire, Local museums in Hampshire, Museums established in 1865, Alton, Hampshire

Alton College

Alton College is a sixth form college located in Alton, Hampshire, England. As well as being a sixth form, the college provides an adult education service to the local population as well as catering for students with disabilities from nearby Treloar College. It was built in 1978 and was one of the first institutions in the UK to be a purpose-built sixth form college.

Located at 51.1561, -0.975756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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International Baccalaureate schools in England, Learning and Skills Beacons, Sixth form colleges in Hampshire, Educational institutions established in 1978, Alton, Hampshire

Alton Line

The Alton Line is a railway line operated by South West Trains. Today Alton station is the terminus of a main line branch, although it was at one time the junction for three lines. The branch leaves the South Western Main Line at Pirbright Junction near Brookwood. The line was electrified (750 V DC third rail) during the interwar years by Southern Railway. Freight trains operated by EWS and steam trains from the Watercress Line (see below) are often seen on the Alton Line.

Located at 51.1656, -0.966244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rail transport in Hampshire, Railway lines opened in 1852, Railway lines in South East England, Standard gauge railways in England

First Battle of Alton

The First Battle of Alton was a skirmish in 1001 between the English and the Vikings. According to the Anglo Saxon Chronicle it took place at somewhere called, in Old English, Æthelingadene. Traditionally, the site was believed to have been what is now Alton, Hampshire. However, it is thought more likely to have been in the East and West Dean area of modern day West Sussex.

Located at 51.151, -0.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Military history of Hampshire, Battles involving the Anglo-Saxons, Battles involving Denmark, 1001 in England, 11th century in England, Conflicts in 1001, Alton, Hampshire

Municipal Ground

The Municipal Ground (today known as Jubilee Playing Fields) is a cricket ground in Alton, Hampshire. The ground was constructed as a result of the efforts of G.J. Poole, the headmaster of a local Grammar School. Constructed by 1899, the Hampshire Second XI played there in 1899 in the grounds first recorded match, while Hampshire later played one first-class match at the ground, against the touring South Africans in 1904.

Located at 51.1365, -0.993767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Hampshire County Cricket Club, Cricket grounds in Hampshire, Alton, Hampshire

Church of St Lawrence, Alton

The Church of St Lawrence, Alton is an Anglican parish church in Alton, Hampshire, England. A Grade 1 listed building, it is notable for the range of its architecture and for being the site of the concluding action of the Battle of Alton during the English Civil War.

Located at 51.1512, -0.97624 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Hampshire, Church of England churches in Hampshire, Grade I listed buildings in Hampshire, Grade I listed churches, Norman architecture, English Gothic architecture, Visitor attractions in Hampshire, 11th-century church buildings, Alton, Hampshire

All Saints' Church, Alton

All Saints' Church is an Anglican church in Alton, Hampshire, England.

Located at 51.1512, -0.97624 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Alton, Hampshire, Buildings and structures in Hampshire, Church of England churches in Hampshire