Stafford, County town in West Midlands, England
Stafford sits along the River Sow, with the Castle serving as a central landmark on a hilltop overlooking the town center and surrounding countryside.
The settlement dates to 913 when Aethelflaed, Lady of Mercia, established a defensive burh, marking the beginning of organized urban development.
The Ancient High House, constructed in 1595, stands as England's largest timber-framed town house and functions as a museum displaying local history.
The Stafford railway station connects directly to major cities including Birmingham and London through regular services on the West Coast Main Line.
The town developed a specialized shoe manufacturing industry, establishing a guild of shoemakers in 1476 that influenced local commerce for centuries.
Location: Stafford
Inception: 700
Website: https://staffordbc.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.80660,-2.11710
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:51
Stafford Castle
2.2 km
Ancient High House
45 m
St George's Hospital
577 m
Church of St Mary
82 m
Shire Hall, Stafford
83 m
St Chad's Church, Stafford
134 m
Stafford Combined Court Centre
249 m
Broad Eye Windmill
386 m
Doxey Marshes
1.7 km
Picture House
251 m
St Austin's Church, Stafford
701 m
William Salt Library
211 m
County Buildings and Judges House
75 m
Old Borough Library, Stafford
356 m
Borough Hall
114 m
Friars' Walk drill hall, Stafford
377 m
Church of St Paul
740 m
Church of Holy Trinity
2.4 km
Church of St Mary
1.9 km
Post Office And Attached Railings And Gate
159 m
Staffordshire County War Memorial With Flanking Walls And Gates
392 m
The Bear Public House
25 m
Swan Hotel
67 m
Stafford Borough War Memorial
204 m
Forebridge Lock Up
496 m
Friends' Meeting House
522 m
East Gate
388 m
Milepost, Stafford, NE of town centre
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