The eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed a new book being discussed over on our forums in recent weeks. Nick Sim, owner and editor of Theme Park Tourist has just released ‘Tales from the Towers’, a look at the history of Alton Towers from it’s early days as the seat of the Earl of Shrewsbury through to becoming the home of the thrill rides we know and love today. The book was released this weekend in E-Reader format on Amazon’s Kindle Store and in paperback format on Amazon.co.uk.
Adam Perry, TowersStreet forum member and owner of history website Alton Towers Memories received a pre release copy after assisting with the development of the book and wrote a review:
“This is a book that anyone interested in Alton Towers should get their hands on. Michael Fisher wrote a brilliant book about how the house and gardens came to fruition since c1800, and I doubt it could ever be bettered. However, the need was there for a book to explain how the leisure side of the park had developed since that period which would explain to people how we have arrived in the situation that we find ourselves in, with several world renowned Roller-coasters and other well renowned attractions. There is so much more that I could say about this book using certain superlatives, but to put it simply, Nick Sim has pulled it off.”
You can check out the full review over on our forums.
WIN a paperback copy of ‘Tales from the Towers’
To thank the enthusiast community for their contributions to the book, Nick has kindly offered us 2 copies to give away to TowersStreet readers. To be in with a chance of winning, we’d like you to share your own Tale of the Towers and let us know your favourite memory of Alton Towers. It could be anything from just a few weeks ago or from thirty years ago! You can tell us in words, or even better include a picture from your trip.
We’ll put all entries into a hat and draw two at random, the winners will be contacted by Friday 25th October. We’ll also share a selection of the best entries on TowersStreet. To enter, simply post your memory on the TowersStreet Facebook page or share it in this thread on our forums. Entries need to be in by 8pm Monday 21st October so hurry!
Terms and conditions
- One entry per person
- All entries must be received by 8pm Monday 21st October
- Entries on Facebook can be made either directly onto our wall or by commenting on the post announcing the competition
- Two winners will be drawn at random from all entries received on both Facebook and our forums
- By entering you permit TowersStreet to share your entry on our social media channels and our website and forum
- Posts on Facebook and on the forum have an equal chance of winning – you only need to enter once!
- The decision of the TowersStreet team is final
