Sir Robert Peel Statue

Former Prime Minister Robert (Bob) Peel is Tamworth's most famous export. His creation of the modern police force resulted in British policemen being called "Bobbies" or less often these days "Peelers". His political career was marked by his taking right wing positions such as discriminating against Catholics or letting the Irish starve in the potato famine, but then taking a more liberal position when forced to by circumstances.

Stands on a little square in front of the Town Hall.
The Peel Collection and Police Museum at Middleton Hall, celebrates the life and times of Sir Robert Peel, the founder of the Police, M.P. for Tamworth and squire of Drayton Manor.

Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, twice, 1834–1835 and 1841–1846. He was owner and founder of the Metropolitan Police Service. Peel was one of the founders of the modern Conservative Party.
The statue is located in front of the Town Hall building and close to Tamworth Castle and Castle Grounds.

Nice statue