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Tamworth Assembly Rooms is currently closed due to a major project to make it a building that Tamworth can be proud of for the next 125 years.

This project is kindly supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Their funding has so far supported research into the building’s past and consultation with the local community about the building’s future. The development of detailed plans to improve Tamworth Assembly Rooms and the delivery of making these plans a reality.

Latest news and updates about Tamworth Assembly Rooms' Heritage Lottery project are listed below.

	Interesting Finds - Thu, 16 Mar 2017 There are always stories steeped in mystery and legend when it comes to places which have stood for over 100 years.
	Tears shed and flags waved during special fundraising concert - Tue, 06 Dec 2016 Tears were shed and flags waved as hundreds of people enjoyed an evening of remembrance which saw Tamworth’s choirs coming together to perform under one magnificent roof in the first instalment of
	Tamworth Assembly Rooms back ‘on tour’ with festive fun - Tue, 06 Dec 2016 There’s plenty of festive entertainment in store for audiences this December as Tamworth Assembly Rooms goes ‘on tour’ with popular events being taken out into the community while the theatre is closed for refurbishment.
	It’s show time again with Tamworth Assembly Rooms ‘on tour’ - Thu, 13 Oct 2016 The show must go on!
	Hundreds attend dig open days at Tamworth Assembly Rooms - Tue, 04 Oct 2016 Hundreds of people got a first-hand glimpse into Tamworth’s history during two open days at the site of the town’s archaeological dig next to Tamworth Assembly Rooms.
	Archaeologists dig in to explore Tamworth’s history - Tue, 04 Oct 2016 Archaeologists excavating the car park next to Tamworth Assembly Rooms have made an interesting discovery during their search for clues about the town’s history.
	What did Richard III say when a planning proposal was submitted for building a car park… - Thu, 29 Sep 2016 “Over my dead body”
	Open days at Tamworth Assembly Rooms Archaeological Site - Mon, 19 Sep 2016 It was almost over last week for the archaeological dig being carried out in the car park until heavy rain overnight unearthed some interesting discoveries. Whilst cleaning up on Wednesday morning Wessex archaeology uncovered pieces of pottery and evidence of a pit; believed to date back to the medieval era.