Tamworth
town in Staffordshire, England
Tamworth is a large market town and borough in Staffordshire, England. It is 14 miles (23 km) north-east of Birmingham. A 2019 census estimated that around 77,000 people live in the town.
Tamworth | |
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George Street | |
Location within Staffordshire | |
Population | 76,696 (2019 est.) |
OS grid reference | SK207040 |
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Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | TAMWORTH |
Postcode district | B77, B78, B79 |
Dialling code | 01827 |
Police | Staffordshire |
Fire | Staffordshire |
Ambulance | West Midlands |
UK Parliament | |
History
changeIt used to be divided between the counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire. In 1889, the town was placed entirely in Staffordshire.
The town is home to Tamworth Castle, a 12th century castle.
It was the capital of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia.
Transportation
changeThe town's railway station is located on the West Coast Main Line. Passengers can board direct local-stopping trains to Birmingham, London and Crewe. Cross-country trains, operated by CrossCountry, also call at Tamworth, providing direct trains to Nottingham, Yorkshire, Scotland, South Wales and Cornwall.
Gallery
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Tamworth Castle
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Tamworth Castle viewed from the castle grounds
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Ankerside Shopping Centre
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Reliant Blue Plaque