Alton Webteam: April 2016
We all enjoyed a very interesting and stimulating "virtual reality" walk around the centre of Alton.
Rob Booker and Keith King, both Alton born and bred, led us by many historical buildings dating back as far as the Normans. Hopefully, in future we shall all look more carefully at some of our ancient buildings when we go shopping!
Conversation, tea and homemade cake ended a lovely afternoon.
Judy Nicholls & Janet Meager
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