This is the tale of Alton Town
A Historical place… with links to the Crown
It was here a Battle Royal was fought..
Twixt Cavaliers & Roundheads..
Where Victory was sought
In the year 2000 an re-enactment was made
Reliving the Battle so brilliantly played
With costumes so vibrant & weapons so real
We were transported back in time.
That’s how it made one feel
Alton is a market town
On Tuesdays it’s a treat
To see the stalls around the square
And people there to meet.
So many things to buy & see
It really is the place to be
On Summer days it is a delight
To browse around the plants
So colourful & bright.
Down at the fruit stall..
You’re in for a treat
With peaches & strawberries
You’ld just love to eat!
Every year on Father’s Day
A great event takes place..
Upon the Butts so wide & green
The Cricket Match is Ace!
With an Old-fashioned bat & old fashioned ball
The style of the players thrills us all!
With their Victorian shirts & pants & boots
We cheer them on with shouts & hoots!
The Watercress Line is a wonderful treat
You can travel to Alresford & have a good seat..
To look at the countryside so pleasant to see
This England is lovely, don’t you agree?
Jane Austen the author lived near
Just down the road at Chawton so dear..
She wrote many lines of characters so good
Would she still love Alton ? I’m sure she would
Yes, Alton is great, of that we are sure
Our little part of England which we all adore
With our parks & churches, museums of yore
God Bless us all, who would want more?
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