Date:1974
Description:The Aethelflaeda Monument, of Aethelflaeda and her nephew Athelstan, was built for Tamworth's Millenary Celebrations of 1913. The Millenary marked the 1000th anniversary of when Aethelflaeda, the Lady of the Mercians, freed Tamworth from the Danes and fortified the town. Aethelflaeda was the eldest daughter of Alfred the Great and became known as the Lady of the Mercians after the death of her husband, Aethelred, in 910. Aethelflaeda became the ruler of the Mercians, planning and leading expeditions personally, against the Vikings. The monument is seen here in situ in the grounds of Tamworth Castle, opposite Holloway Lodge, where it remained in 2002.
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This watercolour of Tamworth Castle was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1799 by ...
This photograph shows the interior of Tamworth Castle's State Withdrawing Room, ...
The Second Contingent of Tamworth Volunteers, who served in the South African War ...
Built by the Gilford Motor Company, High Wycombe, this coach was a 6 cylinder petrol ...
Retiring Town Clerk Henry Wood (standing) pictured here receiving the Freedom of ...
The coat of arms of the Ferrers family is seen carved in stone above the main doorway ...
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