HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Burford on Saturday in a traditional celebration of civil rights and religious tolerance.
The annual Levellers march commemorates the execution of three Leveller members who opposed Oliver Cromwell in 1649.
Levellers’ committee spokesman Emma Jones, 36, said: “This is a festival of democracy in honour of three men who were executed in Burford churchyard.
“They fought for the people in the Civil War and resisted the king, demanding their democratic rights. So that is what we celebrate.”
Saturday marked the 37th year of the event and more than 300 people watched a procession, speeches and live music.
Musicians from the Vale Islanders and Cry Havoc, pictured, led the march. Ms Jones said: “It was nice to see such a mix of people, from children with their parents and grandparents, to students and even some tourists.”
Speakers included BBC Newsnight's economics editor Paul Mason and general secretary of the Communication Workers Union, Billy Hayes.
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