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

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Tamworth may be a modest market town, but its significance in English history is huge

When one mentions the capital city of England, London with its globally recognised landmarks such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament immediately springs to mind.

In the distant 8th century, King Offa designated Tamworth as the centre of Royal power a status it maintained for nearly two centuries. Tamworth was at the core of the Mercian Kingdom, and the Mercian Kings spent more time in Tamworth than anywhere else. However, London's position as a capital city was solidified in 1066 when William the Conqueror marched on the city following his triumph in the Battle of Hastings.

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