Assembly Rooms, Corporation Street, Tamworth

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Date:1905 - 1914 (c.)

Description:The Assembly Rooms are seen here with the Volunteer Fire Brigade extending a ladder to the left of the building. The Assembly Rooms were built in the Italian Renaissance style by public subscription to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887. The building was used as the venue for large public meetings, plays, dances, and special occasions, and was still used for these purposes in 2003.


Timeline

The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.

1900s
Tamworth Industrial Co-Operative Society produce display, Assembly rooms, Tamworth
Tamworth Industrial Co-Operative Society produce display, Assembly rooms, Tamworth

1920s
Co-operative Society at Tamworth carnival
Co-operative Society at Tamworth carnival

Co-op gala photo of 1926, taken on the 7th July, showing the Co-op Society's entry ...

1950s
Smith's Florist Van, Corporation Street, Tamworth
Smith's Florist Van, Corporation Street, Tamworth

Smith's florist van of Erdington, with signwork and paint work done by Mr Caleb ...

1970s
Old Drill Hall, Corporation Street, Tamworth
Old Drill Hall, Corporation Street, Tamworth

The Drill Hall was built in 1911 and was opened on 20th December 1911 by the Lord ...

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Source: Tamworth Castle Museum

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