The most famous street in York and one of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe. The timber-framed buildings lean towards each other so closely that the upper floors almost touch. It was the city's butchers' quarter until the 19th century — the wide windowsills and hooks outside many shops were for displaying meat. Now mostly tourist shops, but the street itself is worth seeing.
The Shambles
Medieval butchers' street with overhanging timber frames, York's most famous