Shopping at the Historic Shambles in York - 31/08/2011

The Award Winning medieval street "the Shambles" in York, which dates back to the "Middle Ages" has previously been named Britain's ‘most picturesque street. The Shambles which is lined with 15th Century buildings, took the coveted prize in the Google Street View Awards.

The Shambles was even mentioned in the Doomsday Book of William the Conqueror in 1086, today many of the buildings on the street date back as far as the late fourteenth and fifteenth century. Currently the shops comprise of a mixture of local food and coffee shops, with a selection of souvenir shops, there is also a bookshop and a baker.

For a great range of York accommodation , or for more great days out, just visit the "What's On" York page of the "I Love York" section.