The historic UK market town that was ‘England’s capital’ 300 years before London

Tamworth, a small market town in Staffordshire, was once the capital of England for nearly two centuries in the 8th century, before London claimed the title. Despite its small size, Tamworth played a significant role in the Mercian Kingdom, with local lords building castles in and around the town. Today, Tamworth continues to be rich in history and offers a peaceful lifestyle with independent shops, coffee houses, bars, and restaurants in the traditional town centre.

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