Tamworth Castle rises above the town as one of Staffordshire's most recognisable landmarks, but its story begins long before the Norman Conquest.

In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the ancient mound beneath the castle, the Saxon kingdom of Mercia, and the role of Æthelflæd, daughter of Alfred the Great, in defending one of England's most important early settlements. Archaeological discoveries have revealed enormous defensive ditches surrounding the site, providing evidence of Tamworth's significance more than a thousand years ago.

Alongside the history, we examine the castle's enduring ghost stories, including the legend of the Black Lady, the mysterious Ghost Room, reports of phantom footsteps, unexplained sounds in empty chambers, and the folklore that has become woven into the fabric of the building.

Rather than separating history from haunting, Tamworth Castle offers a rare opportunity to explore how the two have become intertwined across centuries of memory, legend, and lived experience.

A journey into one of England's oldest centres of power, where archaeology, folklore, and ghost stories meet.

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Music Featured in Ghost Tales by the Fireside

The Dark One – Clem Dallaway

https://open.spotify.com/track/58IwqgxMwiwedfWHF8wtyl?si=Bwv7d1RcQJKLDegEp2gl-g

Among The Graves – Clem Dallaway

https://open.spotify.com/track/4hvMSzbWhO5U7cB1SONmAU?si=8gbSnYFTQXyD_cUnGYmUew

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