Tamworth
| Tamworth | |
 George Street |
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| Population | 76,696 (2019 est.) |
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| OS grid reference | SK207040 |
| Unitary authority | Borough of Tamworth |
| Ceremonial county | Staffordshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TAMWORTH |
| Postcode district | B77, B78, B79 |
| Dialling code | 01827 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Tamworth |
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Tamworth is a large market town and borough in Staffordshire, England. It is 14 miles (23 km) north-east of Birmingham. A 2019 census estimated that around 77,000 people live in the town.
History
It used to be divided between the counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire. In 1889, the town was placed entirely in Staffordshire.
The town is home to Tamworth Castle, a 12th century castle.
It was the capital of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia.
Transportation
The town's railway station is located on the West Coast Main Line. Passengers can board direct local-stopping trains to Birmingham, London and Crewe. Cross-country trains, operated by CrossCountry, also call at Tamworth, providing direct trains to Nottingham, Yorkshire, Scotland, South Wales and Cornwall.
Gallery
Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Castle viewed from the castle grounds
Ankerside Shopping Centre
Reliant Blue Plaque
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