Walk down (and up) the High Street and marvel at the sloping buildings on both sides! Lots of tourist-focussed businesses here, but carry on down to the church...
On 17 May 1649, three soldiers were executed on Oliver Cromwell’s orders here. They belonged to a movement known as the Levellers, with beliefs in civil rights and religious tolerance. Cromwell, who was seen as a champion of democracy, saw the Levellers as a threat, despite their having a peaceful complaint - mainly about not being paid for serving in Cromwell's army. A surprise midnight raid led to the capture of 340 Levellers, imprisoned in the church - one, Anthony Sedley, carved his name on the font which you can still see - 3 others were shot outside - and you can still see the bullet marks on the church walls.
An annual Levellers Day is held partly in commemaration in mid May, with lots of political and democratic lectures plus music from artists like Billy Bragg.
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