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Tamworth, Castle 1949
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Soon after the Conquest, the Normans built a wooden motte and bailey castle at Tamworth on the site of the Mercian fortifications of 913. This was replaced by the shell-keep and tower, which still stand. By the mid 16th century much of the castle was in ruins, though some construction work was done at this time, including the superb banqueting hall. The castle was sold to the corporation in 1897 by the 5th Marquess of Townsend.

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A Selection of Memories from Tamworth

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Tamworth

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Tamworth In The 60s
I lived in Tamworth from 1965 to 1968. I attended QEGS. My mom and dad moved to Tamworth from Birmingham in order to buy their first home in Scampton Way but then my dad realised there was not much work about and we moved back to Brum. I have fond memories of walking to Wigginton where I think there is a lovely old church which was beautiful in the snow! I also used to go horseriding with a friend who lived ...see more
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Spencers Farm (Dosthill)
I remember, has a young boy going up to Spencers farm (next to the church) to help Mrs S collect eggs. I also helped with the milking,cail cutting and potato picking, Bill (son) would collect us from the village green (the island) and take us kids with our mums to the field. We also used to play in the barns attached to the Bbasford's property which the Spencers looked after. When I got to about 14 I ...see more
Tamworth, George Street c1965
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The 1950s And Early 1960s
I lived in Hopwas from 1952 to 1964 and attended QEGS from 1955 to 1962. These street scenes are very familiar to me. I found the town very 'small', not so much in size but in its cultural and intellectual dimensions. I remember there wasn't a single bookshop in the town then, except for a paperback bookshop next to the Palace cinema, just up the street on the left in this picture. So I could hardly ...see more
Tamworth, George Street c1965
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Tamworth Outdoor Swimming Pool
I have wonderful memories of visiting 'Tamworth baths' on a Sunday afternoon. I loved swimming underneath the concrete barrier and always had to watch I didn't lift my head up too early! Mum used to take me and she would sunbath and I would swim. Everyone was really friendly and it is such a shame the outdoor 'baths' are no longer there.
Tamworth, from the Castle 1949
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