Tamworth Town Hall & Sir Robert Peel
Two of Tamworth’s best-known landmarks, standing side by side on Market Street. Here’s a closer look at their history, along with five photographs from my visit.
Tamworth Town Hall
Tamworth Town Hall is one of those buildings that makes you stop for a closer look. It was built in 1701, paid for by local MP Thomas Guy, and has stood at the heart of Market Street for more than three centuries. The open arches beneath it once formed the Butter Market, where traders sold butter, cheese and eggs, and the space was later used to store the town’s fire engine. Upstairs, the rooms hosted civic business and public gatherings. The clock was added in the early 19th century, and the building is now Grade II* listed. A lovely piece of Tamworth history.
Photographs of the historic Town Hall and its beautiful stone arches.
Town Hall Photographs
Sir Robert Peel’s Statue
Standing just outside the Town Hall is the impressive bronze statue of Sir Robert Peel, one of Tamworth’s best-known political figures. Peel served as the town’s MP from 1830 until his death in 1850 and was twice Prime Minister. His famous Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 helped shape the modern Conservative Party, and his name is also closely linked to the creation of London’s Metropolitan Police. The statue was made by sculptor Matthew Noble and dates from the early 1850s. It stands on a substantial stone pedestal and is Grade II listed. It’s a striking reminder of Tamworth’s place in British political history.
Photographs of Sir Robert Peel’s statue outside the Town Hall.
Sir Robert Peel Statue Photographs
