Crammed full of Medieval and Tudor period buildings, one of historic Saffron Walden’s oldest buildings is the Old Sun Inn. Built in the 14th century, it is rumoured that Oliver Cromwell and General Fairfax stayed here when they passed through Saffron Walden during the Civil War in the reign of Charles I. The outside of the building features elaborate plasterwork of the legendary Tom Hickathrift and Wishbech Giant. The building is still in use today as an antique shop.
