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Alsager, situated alongside
the Staffordshire border, is a picturesque and
thriving town which has managed to retain its
rural charm. It is known that for centuries it was
an agricultural village taking its name from the
principal family in residence there. John Alsager,
last of the male issue of that family, died at the
end of the 18th century leaving three sisters,
none of whom subsequently married.
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And it is to Miss Mary, Miss
Judith and Miss Margaret Alsager that the
present town owes its beginnings.
Alsager has two parish churches of note in
addition to places of worship for Roman
Catholics and Nonconformists.
These are Christ Church and St. Mary Magdalene.
The former is the older and was erected by the
Misses Alsager in 1789.
St. Mary Magdalene's was completed in 1898
although the tower, which figured largely in the
specifications, was never built.
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Christ
Church - photo: Judges Postcards |
Attached to the town's
Comprehensive School is the Leisure Centre which
is jointly used by pupils and the public. The
Centre has a large sports hall, gymnasium,
swimming pool, squash courts, outdoor floodlit
artificial pitch together with a licensed bar
and refreshment facilities. For outdoor
recreation there is a private 18 hole golf
course, public playing fields, together with
tennis, bowls, football and cricket clubs.
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Alsager Mere
Photo: Judges Postcards
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Alsager
Mere also presents a picturesque stretch of
tree-flanked water.
Walkers are well catered for.
The Salt Line and Merelake Way have their
origins from the mid 1800's when both the
former railway lines were opened with the
primary function of carrying minerals to and
from Stoke-on-Trent.
These walkways also connect up with other
public footpaths through the countryside.
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Alsager is served by trains
on the Crewe to Stoke and Derby route and bus
services provide links with nearby towns. The
Trent and Mersey Canal is also nearby. Ample
free car parking is provided in the town centre.
The centre of Alsager also provides adequate
facilities for local shopping. In addition a
varied selection of establishments provide a
range of dining out places for that special
occasion including inexpensive ones for bar
snacks, etc. Several hotels, both large and
small, cater for tourists and business users
alike and some of the additional facilities
available cover conferences and leisure
activities.
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