Historic county town, at the meeting place of four rivers,
and a royal borough for more than 1,000 years. The former castle with its Norman mound, massive walls and 15th C. gatehouse stand in attractive gardens. Impressive 18th C. Shire Hall, and the oldest purpose-built Quaker meeting house (c.1670) in the world.
The town has also become famed as an antiques centre, especially along St. Andrew Street.