Ankerside Shopping Centre

Ankerside Shopping Centre is a shopping center in Tamworth, Staffordshire. It is located beside the River Anker.[1] It is now owned by Tamworth Borough Council who acquired it from previous owners REI Nederland B.V in December 2024.[2]

History

The shopping centre was opened by Elizabeth II on 6 June 1980.[3]

In 2021, a local artist was commissioned to create a Saxon themed mural on the wall of the Ankerside multi-storey car park.[4]

References

  1. ^ Young, Graham (2022-03-31). "I went shopping in Tamworth and lost the plot while trying to park". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  2. ^ "Council takes ownership of town's shopping centre". BBC News. 2024-12-02. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  3. ^ Halifax, Justine (2015-06-11). "The royal opening of Ankerside Shopping Centre in Tamworth". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  4. ^ Newbould, Daniel (2021-11-15). "Pictured: Striking new Saxon mural in Tamworth". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 2024-10-11.

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