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	Tamworth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tamworth is a historic town and local government district in Staffordshire England, located 17 miles (25 km) north-east from the city of Birmingham.
		Tamworth is the home of the historic Tamworth Castle, and has a minorly successful non-league football team by the name of Tamworth FC.
		Tamworth was historically split between Staffordshire and Warwickshire, with the county boundary running through the town centre.
	en.wikipedia.org /?title=Tamworth,_England (528 words)

	Tamworth, England
		Tamworth is located 17 miles (25km) north-east from the centre of the UKs second city of Birmingham.
		Tamworth came into being in the 11th century, when a Norman castle was built on the site of the modern day town.
		Tamworth was in the county of Warwickshire until 1974, when the county boundaries were changed.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ta/Tamworth.html (203 words)

	Tamworth, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tamworth is a regional centre (population: 35,000) and is the major city within the Tamworth Regional Council (Local Government Area) in the southern New England area of New South Wales, Australia.
		Tamworth is located on the banks of the Peel River which frequently causes minor flooding.
		Tamworth was the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to have a municipally-operated electric street lighting, earning itself the title of "The City of Light".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tamworth,_Australia (706 words)

	Breeds of Livestock - Tamworth Swine
		The Tamworth is an English breed of hog that was of distinctly bacon-type.
		Tamworth is in Staffordshire, England, and the major improvement in the breed took place in that county and the surrounding counties of Warwick, Leicester, and Northhampton in central England.
		The Tamworth, like the Yorkshire, was slower in becoming as popular with the American hog producer as the thicker breeds, although there have been some strong advocates of the breed.
	www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/swine/tamworth (912 words)

	Tamworth -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Tamworth is the home of the historic (additional info and facts about Tamworth Castle) Tamworth Castle, and has a minorly successful non-league football team by the name of (additional info and facts about Tamworth FC) Tamworth FC.
		Tamworth has existed since (A member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman conquest) Saxon times, it was sacked by (A native or inhabitant of Denmark) Danes in the 9th century.
		Tamworth was historically split between (additional info and facts about Staffordshire) Staffordshire and (additional info and facts about Warwickshire) Warwickshire, with the border running through the city centre.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/ta/tamworth.htm (582 words)

	A History of Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
		Tamworth was rebuilt in 913 by the Ethelfleada the king's sister.
		A statue of Robert Peel was erected in Tamworth in 1852.
		Until 1889 Tamworth was partly in Warwickshire and partly in Staffordshire.
	www.localhistories.org /tamworth.html (641 words)

	David Wardell Ancestry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Joseph WARDELL was born 7 Mar 1745 in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England and was christened 7 Mar 1745/1746 in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England.
		Isaac HOLYOAK was born 1761 in Yardley, Worcester, England and was christened 4 Mar 1763 in Kings Norton, Worcester, England.
		Ann BIRD was born 1765 and was christened 10 Jul 1765 in Kidderminster, Worcester, England.
	www.wardell.org /gen/dw/anc07.htm (1112 words)

	Chadbourne Family Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Tamworth, Warwickshire, England 30 Mar 1582 (Tamworth parish register); died after his last appearance in Maine 16 Nov 1652 (qv); married Tamworth 8 Oct 1609 (ibid) ELIZABETH SPARRY, born perhaps about 1589, died after 1 Jun 1623 (birth of her last known child, Tamworth parish register).
		William was the son of Robert and Margery or Margaret (Dooley) Chadbourne of Preston, Lancashire, and Tamworth, Warwickshire, England.
		The Chadbourne claim was upheld by the selectmen of Kittery and the Government of the Massachusetts Bay in New England.
	develop.nmdg.com /virtualhosts/communities/chadbourne/firstgen.html (1260 words)

	Hudsons Of Amelia County, Generation 3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		William Hudson II (William2,"Gentleman" Henry1 Herdson) was born December 12, 1560 in Tamworth, Staffordshire, ENGLAND, and died April 09, 1630 in Essex, ENGLAND.
		She was born May 06, 1560 in Essex, ENGLAND, and died June 07, 1630 in Essex, ENGLAND.
		Henry Hudson, III "The Explorer" (Henry2, "Gentleman" Henry1) was born 1570 in Tamworth, Staffordshire, ENGLAND, and died Aft.
	www.geocities.com /HudsonsOfAmelia/hudson3.html (848 words)

	Tamworth, New South Wales - Travelmate
		Cradled in the rich flsoil flats of the Peel River Valley at the southern foot of the New England Tableland, Tamworth is a prosperous rural city and the heartland of Australian country music.
		Tamworth City Gallery is one of the largest and oldest art galleries in NSW.
		The Powerstation Museum commemorates the centenary of Tamworth's place in history as the first town in the southern hemisphere to be lit by electricity.
	www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownName=Tamworth_\_NSW (450 words)

	Tamworth Castle Museum Lichfield Staffordshire England English
		Tamworth Castle is a Norman earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by Robert le Despenser.
		Tamworth Castle is located in the town centre, off Market Street, in a public park.
		The keep is owned by Tamworth Borough Council and is open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, mid-Feburary to October.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_midlands/139/tamworthcastle.htm (172 words)

	UNE - News Release 074/01
		The Centre is also an integral part of the Tamworth community: it is a venue for public lectures, and business, government and community groups can hire rooms for meetings and workshops during the day.
		The Tamworth Centre is designed to provide that support in the form of face-to-face lectures and tutorials, and workshops on study skills and career options.
		Tamworth artist Emma-Lee Weis, who won the competition to design a banner for the Centre, saw her banners flying at the front of the building, and was presented with a cheque for $500.
	www.une.edu.au /news/releases2001/June/074-01.html (498 words)

	Tamworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It is also home to the Snowdome, the first indoor ski slope in the UK.
		Tamworth has a very limited night life with a shortage of bars, the most popular of which are 'Yates', 'Weatherspoons' and 'B79'.
		The only nightclubs which the majority of locals consider going to are 'Kube' and 'The Embassy' (affectionately known by locals as "The Embo".) Recently an indie sub-culture has developed, admittedly this is roughly ten years after the emergance of indie music into popular culture.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/T/Tamworth.htm (515 words)

	NEW ENGLAND TOWN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Sitting at an altitude of 900m, Armidale is midway between Sydney and Brisbane and the center of the New England district.
		5km northwest is the University of New England.
		The round trip from Nundle, through Tamworth, Manilla, Barraba, Bingara, Wariaida, on to the towns of Inverell and Glen Innes and back is known as "The Fossicker’s Way’ and some of the best specimens have been found right alongside the road by people travelling this exact same route through the area.
	www.aussie-travel.com.au /wales/newengland/info/newenglandi.htm (2894 words)

	Hudson Family Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Richard Hudson I b: 1605 in Tamworth, Staffordshire, ENGLAND believed to direct line His Accomac*, Virginia livestock mark was a "fleur de leis," a device associated with the Hudson coat of arms of Henry the Alderman.
		History shows us that while many left England for the colonies for religious reasons, many others, such as those male children who were not heir to their father's land and titles, left England for the opportunity to become Country Gentlemen.
		There is speculation among researchers that Richard was married to a woman with the last name of Tilghman while still in England and either divorced his wife or she was deceased upon his departure.
	www.geocities.com /dillysdillys/HudsonResearch.htm (2286 words)

	UNE - News Release 072/01
		Tamworth people will have a chance to inspect their city's new centre for university education next week.
		The University of New England Tamworth Centre will be officially opened by Member for New England, Mr Stuart St Clair, on behalf of Dr David Kemp, the Federal Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs, on Wednesday 13 June.
		The opening ceremony, before an audience of about 80 invited representatives of the Tamworth and UNE communities, is scheduled for 11.30 am to 1.30 pm.
	www.une.edu.au /news/releases2001/June/072-01.html (295 words)

	Local Area - The Castle Hotel Tamworth - UK, hotels, hotel, function, conference, hotels in Midlands, Tamworth, ...
		Tamworth, a thriving Market Town during the 16th Century earned its first Royal Charter of Incorporation from Elizabeth I in 1568, becoming a town of some importance during the 18th Century.
		Tamworth is situated in the heart of England, at Junction 10 of the M42's interchange with the A5 Trunk Road and is just 20 minutes from the centre of Birmingham.
		The excellent road and rail communications means that Tamworth is ideally placed for businesses to expand or re-locate, with easy access to every major town and city across the country.
	www.castlehoteltamworth.co.uk /localarea.htm (190 words)

	Dublin Zoo - Come into the Zoo - City Farm - Pigs
		The Tamworth pig is an old English breed but its ancestors are believed to be an Irish pig breed.
		The story goes that in 1812 Sir Robert Peel (who came up with the idea of a police force!) brought a type of pig known as Irish grazers to his estate at Tamworth in England and from that original stock bred what is now known as the Tamworth.
		Tamworths are very clever pigs - they know how to build nests (not up in trees though!), where to hide in bad weather and how to protect their piglets.
	www.dublinzoo.ie /come_farm_pigs.htm (227 words)

	Tamworth Hotels - Hotel in Tamworth - accommodation and places to stay near Tamworth England
		Whether you are looking for a luxury hotel in Tamworth for a weekend break, business trip, or special occassion, or are simply looking for budget or discount hotels and accommodation for Tamworth or lodging in Tamworth, we are confident that you'll find a suitable place to stay in Tamworth.
		Some of our Tamworth guesthouse and bed & breakfast suppliers can be contacted via email or where a link to the hotel is available, directly from their websites, some may offer discounts and special internet rates.
		Or, to view a list of Cheap priced or low cost Hotels in Tamworth please use the preceding 'Low Cost Hotels in Tamworth' link where you will find that the hotels are categorised in order of price.
	www.hotels-accommodation-europe.co.uk /town/Tamworth (581 words)

	I20842: Ethelfreda (Pncs. of England) (Abt 869 - 12 JUN 918)
		A.D. This year Ethelfleda got into her power, with God's assistance, in the early part of the year, without loss, the town of Leicester; and the greater part of the army that belonged thereto submitted to her.
		But very soon after they had done this, she departed, twelve nights before midsummer, at Tamworth, the eighth year that she was holding the government of the Mercians with right dominion; and her body lieth at Glocester, in the east porch of St. Peter's church
		Then rode he to the borough of Tamworth; and all the population in Mercia turned to him, who before were subject to Ethelfleda.
	www.pa.uky.edu /~shapere/dkbingham/d0005/g0000000.html (386 words)

	The Peel Hotel Tamworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		About Us The hotel takes it's name from Tamworth's most renowned adopted son, Sir Robert Peel - the 19th Century statesman, Prime Minister, and founder of The Metropolitan Police - who was a member of Parliament for Tamworth from 1834-5 and 1841-6.
		The Peel Hotel is located in the centre of Tamworth, once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia.
		Becoming a town of some importance again in the 18th Century, today Tamworth houses a combination of the historic and the new.
	www.thepeelhotel.com (260 words)

	Ancestors and Family of Ethelflæd of England
		The daughter of King Alfred the Great, she helped her brother Edward the Elder, king of the West Saxons (reigned 899-924), in conquering the Danish armies occupying eastern England.
		Aethelflaed became the effective ruler of Mercia some years before the death (911) of her husband, Aethelred, ealdorman of the Mercians.
		Although she had been born into a royal and could have lived her life in seclusion, she fought for her country and for her family.
	nygaard.howards.net /files/71.htm (412 words)

	Travelodge Tamworth Tamworth, England, United Kingdom - Travelodge Tamworth Group Booking Reservation Meetings ...
		Weddings at the Travelodge Tamworth with their facilities, guest rooms and experienced wedding and group management staff, are magnificent.
		A Travelodge Tamworth conference center is one of many conference centers in Tamworth, England, United Kingdom.
		A Travelodge Tamworth wedding reception is a party where guests come to celebrate the marriage of the bride and groom.
	www.meetingforce.com /travelodge-tamworth-hotel-142h814.html (616 words)

	ABC New England North West » Country Music Week Coverage
		The Tamworth Country Music Festival will be held from Jan 20-29 2006.
		One of the exciting elements of the Tamworth Country Music festival is the buskers lining the famous Peel St.
		As you walk down the main street of the country music capital you'll see buskers in front of every shop, on every corner, and anywhere else a guitar and amplifier can be plugged in.
	www.abc.net.au /newengland/countrymusic (243 words)

	Tamworth Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Tamworth \| England United Kingdom
		NEC.10 mins.drive via M42 (Hotel is 5.4 miles from Tamworth - in the town of Sutton Coldfield) (4 Star)
		Lea Marston Hotel is the premier independent hotel in central England, set in an idyllic location.
		With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Tamworth, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your England visit.
	www.simplehotels.com /en/gb/tamworth (334 words)

	wardell - desc05 - Generated by Ancestral Quest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Joseph WARDELL (William, William, Thomas, William) was born 7 Mar 1745 in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England and was christened 7 Mar 1745/1746 in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England.
		Elizabeth was born about 1750 in Lapworth, Warwick, England.
		William WARDELL was christened 23 Jan 1772/1773 in Lapworth, Warwickshire, England.
	www.wardell.org /gen/wardell/desc05.htm (118 words)

	CastleXplorer - Tamworth Castle
		Tamworth Castle is sited in the town centre Pleasure Grounds overlooking the confluence of the rivers Tame and Anker.
		The Normans built the original motte and bailey castle some time between 1070 - 1080.
		The castle is reputed to be haunted and one room even has a re-enactment of a haunting.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/tamworth/tamworth.php (151 words)

	2005 Population Figures for Tamworth, England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Arrival at the Tamworth Inn is generally early...
		Arrests: No. A drug arrest in a school zone area was made at 8:15 pm on Tamworth Street.
		35,768 for Tamworth, England is based on a number of factors and sources.
	travel.synabu.com /cities/T/Tamworth,_England.html (770 words)

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