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, ...

1900s
Second Contingent Tamworth Volunteers, Tamworth Castle Courtyard
Second Contingent Tamworth Volunteers, Tamworth Castle Courtyard

The Second Contingent of Tamworth Volunteers, who served in the South African War ...

1920s
Tamworth Guides, Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Guides, Tamworth Castle

Guides from the 1st Tamworth company pictured infront of the Herring Bone wall at ...

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
Peel Statue, Market Street, Tamworth
Peel Statue, Market Street, Tamworth

This bronze statue of Sir Robert Peel (II) dates from 1852, and was erected by public ...

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