The Story of Alton Towers

This is the story of Alton Towers today and yesterday. We take a privileged journey through images dating back to the 1870s - through film dating back to the 1920s and through the eyes of the present - to those who know and love Alton Towers today.

Full Cast of The Story of Alton Towers

Jim Carter as Narrator/The Earl

Jim Carter

as Narrator/The Earl

James Edward Carter is an English actor. He is best known for his role in Downton Abbey (2010–2015) playing Mr Carson...

John Wardley as Himself

John Wardley

as Himself
Andy Hine as Himself

Andy Hine

as Himself
Alan Brown as Himself

Alan Brown

as Himself
Renny Krupinski as The Lord Of Darkness (Archive Footage)

Renny Krupinski

as The Lord Of Darkness (Archive Footage)
Les Davies as Himself

Les Davies

as Himself
John Broome as Himself (Archive Footage)

John Broome

as Himself (Archive Footage)
Ralph Armond as Himself

Ralph Armond

as Himself

Crew of The Story of Alton Towers

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