When one thinks of England's capital, London, with its iconic landmarks such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, immediately springs to mind. However, history tells us that this wasn't always so.
Yet, its historical significance is immense, having once been the capital of England. In the 8th century, King Offa established Tamworth as the Royal seat of power, a status it maintained for nearly two centuries. In the 8th century, England was divided into the kingdoms of Mercia, Northumbria, and Wessex, with Mercia being the largest and most significant. Tamworth was at the heart of the Mercian Kingdom, and the Mercian Kings spent more time there than anywhere else, reports the Express.
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