Photographs of Tamworth

These photographs were taken in Winter, when the sun was bright and the shadows dark. Taken on a Saturday market day they show how lively Tamworth is. The many historic sights reflect the long and varied history of the town.

	The Council Offices, Marmion House, Lichfield Street.
	The Moat House, a Tudor building in Lichfield Street. It is now a restaurant. Prince Charles was entertained here whilst his father, King James stayed at the castle in 1617.
	Ladybridge is situated just after the rivers Anker and Tame merge. Beyond the bridge is Ladymeadow, a quiet peaceful reserve which also contains meadow plants.
	Tamworth Arts Centre is in Lower Gungate. It was originally a theatre, where the famous Sarah Siddons performed. In 1870 it was converted to a chapel. In 1974 it became a theatre once again.
	The Assembly Rooms, Corporation Street, scene of many good shows and concerts.
	St.Editha's church in Church Street. The church was founded in about 963. The tower has a rare double staircase.
	The Interior of the church. Look at the beautiful roof. It contains many monuments and effigies and beautiful stained glass windows.
	The War Memorial in its new location. It was previously in the entrance hall of the hospital, now demolished.
	Tamworth Castle, with its Norman shell keep, high on it's defensive motte.
	The Castle Grounds, colourful all year round and so close to the town centre. Notice the Town Hall and Church in the background. Come here to eat your sandwiches, watch the world go by or on your way to the castle.
	The Herringbone Wall in the Castle Grounds. It is so called because of the pattern the stonework makes.
	The Tamworth Savings Bank, founded by Sir Robert Peel in 1823. It flourished until 1897. It is situated in Ladybank.
	The statue of Sir Robert Peel standing in front of the window from which he made his 'Tamworth Manifesto' speech in 1834. The statue was erected in 1852.
	The Town Hall, built with money from Thomas Guy in 1701. The butter market used to be held under its arches. Now part of the market surrounds it.
	The Almshouses, which replaced those built by Thomas Guy and are still called Guy's almshouses. They were founded in 1678 for people who lived in the hamlets around Tamworth.
	George Street with the busy and colourful market. The market is held on Saturdays and Tuesdays. A craft market is held near the church on Thursdays.
	Modern shops in the the Gungate Precinct.
	Traditional shops are selling cheeses, fish and meat.
	The Stained Glass Window in the modern Ankerside shopping precinct. It shows many of the buildings and much of the history of Tamworth.