Upper Lodge of Tamworth Castle

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Date:1950 - 1960 (c.)

Description:The Upper Lodge, built by Robbins in about 1827, can be seen in the centre of this photograph. The archway to the right was demolished in 1980, immediately prior to Queen Elizabeth's visit, when it was declared unsafe. The Victorian archway went over the ruined Medieval gatehouse.The original gas lamposts of 1900 can be seen to great detail in the photograph.


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1790s
A watercolour of Tamworth Castle
A watercolour of Tamworth Castle

This watercolour of Tamworth Castle was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1799 by ...

1820s
An engraving of the Town Hall
An engraving of the Town Hall

The Town Hall was built in 1700-1701, and was paid for by Thomas Guy, the MP for ...

1880s
Drawing Room, Tamworth Castle
Drawing Room, Tamworth Castle

This photograph shows the interior of Tamworth Castle's State Withdrawing Room, ...

1890s
Tamworth Borough Council at Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Borough Council at Tamworth Castle

Tamworth Borough Council outside Tamworth Castle. On the front row are, from left ...

1920s
Wheeldon's, Market Street, Tamworth
Wheeldon's, Market Street, Tamworth

Mrs Emma Wheeldon (owner/tenant) outside her shop that sold toys and general household ...

1950s
Peel II death centenary, Market Street, Tamworth
Peel II death centenary, Market Street, Tamworth

This photograph shows the Sir Robert Peel II Death Centenary service, held on 7th ...

1970s
Coleman Brothers, No 6 Market Street, Tamworth
Coleman Brothers, No 6 Market Street, Tamworth

Coleman Brothers was an Ironmongers, which had been trading since at least the 1930s....

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