Tamworth Millenary Celebrations
These celebrations took place in 1913 to mark the 1000th anniversary of Aethalflaeda freeing the town from the Danes and fortifying the town.There were special events and items to commemorate this historic occasion.Some of the commemorative items can be seen at Tamworth Castle.
These include a medal minted for the occasion and a commemorative pottery bell, the Tamworth Herald also brought out a souvenir book with photographs taken at the Pagaent held in the castle grounds
Millenary Celebration 913 to 1913
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The Ox Roast pictured above was held in Corporation Street on ground opposite the library
