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  River Wey & Navigations : More about Alton, Hampshire
Alton was amongst the worst affected areas with extreme flooding on several key roads.
Alton is a thriving country market town in the county of Hampshire on the source of the North Branch of the River Wey.
Alton is twinned with Pertius in Occitania southern France.
www.weyriver.co.uk /theriver/places_4_alton.htm   (4914 words)

  
 GENUKI: Alton, Hampshire genealogy
"ALTON, a parish and market town in the hundred, division, and union of Alton, in the county of Hants, 17 miles to the N.E. of Winchester, and 47 miles from London, or 49 miles by the London and South Western railway.
Alton local studies information is held at xxxx library.
A transcription of the section for Alton from the National Gazetteer (1868) by Colin Hinson ©2003.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/HAM/Alton/index.shtml   (391 words)

  
 Welcome to Alton, New Hampshire
Alton is a lovely community located at the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee providing for year round activities such as boating, swimming, snowmobiling, and skiing.
The town is located at the crossroads of highways route 11 and 28 that allows for easy travel to the seacoast and the Concord/Manchester areas.
Welcome to the Official Homepage of Alton, New Hampshire
www.alton.nh.gov   (59 words)

  
 Alton House Hotel Alton Hampshire | Hotel Wedding and Conference Venue
Alton House Hotel in Alton, Hampshire provides quality accommodation in a convenient location in Alton just a few hundred meters from the town centre.
Alton House Hotel is an excellent hotel conference and wedding venue in Alton, great for dinners in Squires café bar and restaurant and celebrations in private rooms and suites.
Alton House Hotel is the place to stay for bed and breakfast in Hampshire for discovering Jane Austen country, the Watercress line steam railway with Thomas the Tank engine and doing business in the A3 M3 corridor.
www.altonhousehotel.com   (125 words)

  
 Alton, Hampshire Bed and Breakfast Hotels.
Alton is on the main railway line to London Waterloo and only 45 minutes from the south coast.
An enjoyable experience in a tranquil setting within the Hampshire countryside, Upper Neatham Mill Farm is a converted barn situated by the River Wey, surrounded by gardens and woodland which attract a variety of wildlife.
Upper Neatham Mill Farm is on the border of the counties of Hampshire and Surrey, we have the advantages of a quiet peaceful location, whilst also having easy access to the A31, with the A3 and M3 only 20 minutes away.
www.bedandbreakfasts-uk.co.uk /southeast-alton.htm   (504 words)

  
 ALTON Hampshire tonkinesecats  tonkinese tonkaholics
Alton used to be the proud owners of three breweries.
In 1867, Alton was to witness one of the saddest tragedies.
People of Alton continued to campaign to have the Hospital reopened, especially as some people have to wait 2 years for their joint replacements, generally these people are already in the later years of their lives.
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 Welcome to Alton, New Hampshire - About Alton
The M/S Mt. Washington comes into port at Alton Bay The original “Mount” was a steamer built by the Boston and Maine Railroad constructed at Alton Bay during 1871-2 and was the largest vessel on the lake.
Alton has Board of five elected Selectmen and they appoint a Town Administrator who is a full-time staff member.
The St. Katherine Drexel Church is being constructed on Route 28 between Alton and Wolfeboro and replaces the St. Joan of Arc Church which was destroyed by fire in 2000.
www.alton.nh.gov /About.asp   (1436 words)

  
 Alton, New Hampshire
The town's boundary envelopes the five-mile long Alton Bay, southeastern point of Lake Winnipesaukee, and includes the southern side of Wolfeboro Harbor and all of the largest islands in the southeast end of the lake.
Alton's 19.3 square miles of inland water area is the highest among the cities and towns in New Hampshire.
The 2006 Census estimate for Alton was 5,109 residents, which ranked 66th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
www.nh.gov /nhes/elmi/htmlprofiles/alton.html   (375 words)

  
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Alton is a small market town in Hampshire, England.
Alton is famous for the battle of Alton in 1643 between the Royalist and Parliamentary forces.
The Rotary Club of Alton was formed over 50 years ago and for the whole of that period has held meetings in the Alton House Hotel.
www.altonrotary.hampshire.org.uk   (157 words)

  
 ChavTowns - Alton, Hampshire
It's the other side of the import, those seeking refuge from the city that have pushed up house prices to an unreachable level and caused an influx of apparant need for social housing that seems to end up being filled with outsiders before the ture local needy are even given a look in...
Alton was until recently a reasonable place to live,m quite deserving of it's official reputation and now even I am thinking of campaigning to remove the phone box form the bottom of my road because it is constantly being used to score drugs...
I would like to point out though that I am Alton born and bred, (though neither of my parents were).
www.chavtowns.co.uk /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1666   (881 words)

  
 Alton, Hampshire in the UK
Alton is situated about 55 miles from London, 56 miles from Brighton and 30 miles from Southampton.
Located in the valley of the River Wey, Alton is surrounded by rich agricultural countryside.
Alton today is a thriving community that supports lots of associations; organisations and clubs ranging from Scouts; Guides; Cycling; Photography; Football; Rugby; Theatre; Art and the U3A to name but a few.
www.atta.org.uk /Our_Town.htm   (344 words)

  
 Alton, Hampshire
Alton, a small town and a parish in Hants, on the L. and S.W.R., 47 miles from London.
The Dominican friar William de Alton, of the time of Edward II., the biographical author John Pitts, born in 1560, and the botanical writer William Curtis, born in 1746, were natives.
Alton has two post and money order offices, and a telegraph office.
www.uk-genealogy.org.uk /england/Hampshire/places/Alton.html   (296 words)

  
 History of The French Horn Pub in Alton, Hampshire, UK
However there is an earlier record of 1746 that refers to land on the boundaries of Chawton and Alton, on the corner of The Butts, and a ditch at the lower corner of one James French's garden.
The town map of Alton 1829 shows the French Horn Inn and it is known that William Lee, a brewer, was the owner.
It would seem that because of the local water and the surrounding hop fields, Alton proved to be at the centre of brewing in the area.
www.frenchhorn.co.uk /history_french_horn_alton.php   (882 words)

  
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 Alton Hampshire UK Town Design Statement
The workshop for the Alton Town Design Statement on 21st April 2007 followed on from the meeting on 12th March.
Alton's town centre, retail buildings and street scene have been improved in the last few years.
The Vision for ALTON 2020 recognises that the town's population could climb from 17,000 to 20,000 by the year 2020.
www.alton-in-partnership.org /indtds.html   (1247 words)

  
 PROPERTY: HOT SPOT - ALTON, HAMPSHIRE; by Robert Liebman; We're on | Independent, The (London) | Find Articles at ...
Alton rents rarely top pounds 2,000, compared with the pounds 5,000 and more for top-end executive and family homes in Haslemere and Standford.
Alton is on the A31, between Winchester and Farnham, Surrey, near the M3.
Contrary to what you may have thought, the FA in the phrase Sweet FA refers to an Alton murder victim, Fanny Adams, whose body was brought to the Leathern Bottle pub in Amery Street in 1867.
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 Alton Information Online - guide and directory for Alton,Hampshire,UK with tourist information
If you live and work in Alton, Send your news items to us; whether it is entertainment, sports, business or community related.
If you are looking for accommodation we have Alton hotels and Alton bed and breakfasts plus Alton cottages and self catering holiday accommodation as well as directories for Camping and Caravan Parks.
Alton Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Alton.
www.britinfo.net /index_Alton.htm   (561 words)

  
 The Alton House Hotel, Alton | Book The Alton House Hotel, Normandy St, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1DW or discover cheap ...
The Alton House Hotel Caters for business or pleasure interests perfectly with 39 en suite bedrooms, a fine restaurant and bar that serves from a snack menu or an extensive a la carte menu.
Alton House Hotel is located in Jane Austen country with many places of special interest such as the renowned Watercress steam railway located close by.
Hampshire is an important agricultural region split in two by the Hampshire Downs, a broad belt of chalkland running from west to east through the county.
www.receptionbell.co.uk /hotels/hampshire/the-alton-house-hotel-baccih.htm   (362 words)

  
 St Lawrence Alton Hampshire
The Anglican Church of St Lawrence dates from Norman times and is situated in the market town of Alton in the North of Hampshire in the UK.
Alton is 20 miles north east of Winchester (in Hampshire) on the A31 towards Farnham and Guildford.
One of its claims to fame is its part in the Battle of Alton, a skirmish in the civil war.
www.stlawrencealton.org   (1143 words)

  
 Destination Guide for Alton, Hampshire : Enjoy England
Hampshire’s friendliest market town, Alton is a delightful and welcoming place and the ideal base for exploring.
Saxon discoveries, including the famous Alton Buckle, are among the artefacts displayed in the Curtis Museum.
With a variety of places to stay, Alton is perfect for short breaks, a centre for exploring the literary and cultural heritage of this part of Hampshire.
www.enjoyengland.com /destinations/find/south-east/hampshire/alton--hampshire.aspx   (237 words)

  
 Alton Convent School | Be the best you can be
Alton Convent School is a leading independent Catholic day school, located on the outskirts of Alton, Hampshire, welcoming pupils of all faiths.
The prep school educates boys and girls from the age of 2¾ to 11, with the selective senior school providing a broadly based academic education for girls from 11 to 18.
However, when Alton batted, St Margaret's bowled very well and limited Alton to 214 runs for 8 wickets.
www.alton-convent.com   (1477 words)

  
 Accommodation Alton Hampshire | bed and breakfast Alton | Upper Neatham Mill Farm Guest House
Guest house accommodation close to farnham surrey, Basingstoke Hampshire, Petersfield Hampshire, Farnborough Hampshire, Aldershot Hampshire, and Winchester Hampshire.
For international travellers, the bed and breakfast accommodation is 40 minutes near to Heathrow and Southampton airport or docks, 1 hour 15 minutes from Gatwick airport, and London Waterloo.
The quality of our accommodation, beds and linen, antique furnishings, walk in luxurious showers and state of the art guest amenities can all be viewed from BandB bedroom facilities.
www.upperneatham.co.uk   (270 words)

  
 Alton Hampshire Town Alton in Hampshire, Hants East Hampshire District Council England UK
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 The Beehive Montessori Nursery School at Shalden, Alton, Hampshire
The Beehive is situated in Shalden Village Hall just 2 miles North West of Alton in Hampshire, within easy reach of the A339 and B3349.
We are a small, friendly, Montessori Nursery School offering high quality education and care for children from 2 years 9 months to 5 years providing a secure foundation for their early social and educational needs.
Each child is able to make progress appropriate to their individual developing abilities and this is made possible by small class sizes and a high ratio of adults to children.
www.beehive-alton.co.uk   (142 words)

  
 Alton photos, maps, books, memories - Francis Frith
I was 15yrs old when I came to Canada to be with my Mother who married a Canadian soldier in Canada.
Alton's long High Street includes various 18th-century buildings as well as some from an earlier period.
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www.francisfrith.com /archive/england/hampshire/alton/alton.htm   (1114 words)

  
 Alton Hampshire
The Curtis Museum has one of the finest local history collections in Hampshire.
The 11th Century St Lawrence Church was part of the Battle of Alton, a skirmish in the civil war.
The village of Chawton, famously the home of Jane Austen, is nearby and the Watercress Line steam railway goes from Alton, trundling through pleasant countyside through the village of Ropley and on to Alresford.
www.hampshirescountryside.co.uk /site/alton   (238 words)

  
 BBC - WW2 People's War - Alton, Hampshire at War
At the outbreak of the WW2 I was living at 3 Limekiln Cottages, Wilson Road, Alton, Hampshire, along with my Mother and younger sister, I was aged eleven and three-quarters.
My cousin, Percy volunteered to join the RAF at the outbreak of war, he was 20 years old and was accepted for Air Crew and went to Canada to be trained and returned as a Pilot Officer to fly bombers.
We had one cinema in Alton, and it was open all through the war years.
www.bbc.co.uk /ww2peopleswar/stories/54/a5091554.shtml   (815 words)

  
 A RATHER USEFUL GPO WITH MINIMUM COMPENSATION AT ALTON, HAMPSHIRE
The listed building provides a key corner entry at the northern end of Alton’s conservation area but also is situated opposite a most ugly Magistrates Court constructed in the late 1960s.
The Alton Building Preservation Trust was formed in August 1992, encouraged by the involvement of the Historic Buildings Group of the Alton Society on the District Council’s Buildings-at-Risk survey.
Following confirmation of a back-to-back deal with either the Alton or the Hampshire BPT, the Council reaffirmed its commitment to Compulsory Purchase and in November 1993 served the Compulsory Purchase Order.
www.ihbc.org.uk /context_archive/46/casestudy.htm   (762 words)

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