Researching the history of Tamworth for a school project? Doctorate? Or interested in old photographs of Tamworth in your grandparents time?

Tamworth Castle has an extensive collection of archives dating back to the 13th century and a collection of over 8,000 photographs.

Access is by appointment only. If you know what you want let us know in advance and we can have it waiting for you. If you don’t our helpful and knowledgeable staff will be able to advise you. We can copy most photographs and a selection of archival documents within one week.

Click on the right hand side links to view a few archive items.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ACCESS TO THE ARCHIVE IS CURRENLTY CLOSED FOR AUDIT PURPOSES

To make an appointment please contact the Tamworth Collections Officer on 01827 709631 or by email at heritage@tamworth.gov.uk.

Interested in Staffordshire History? Please visit the Staffordshire Past Track website.