"Tamworth is not a racist town at all ... The Staffordshire town, known for its Mercian history, has a population of about 80,263 people, having grown steadily over the past decade.

The Mercian queen was recorded as the official ... When Aethelflaed reinforced the important burh of Tamworth to use as a protective base, she also ensured the rebuilding of churches destroyed ...

Tamworth was at the heart of the Mercian Kingdom, and the Mercian Kings spent more time there than anywhere else, reports the Express. However, London's status as the capital city was solidified ...