Shambles
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Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. Although none of the original shop-fronts have survived from medieval times, some properties still have exterior wooden shelves, reminders of when cuts of meat were served from the open windows. The street was made narrow by design to keep the meat out of direct sunlight but you can readily imagine the Shambles packed with people and awash with offal and discarded bones.
Today, the beautiful old buildings have been restored and now house cheerful cafes, quirky boutiques and even a coin & stamp dealer. The unique beauty of The Shambles has been recognised and awarded the title of the most picturesque street in Britain in the Google Street View Awards.
York’s most famous shopping street. Once lined with Butchers’ shops, today the smells are rather more pleasant with aromas from the chocolate, fudge and sweet shops, clothes and acessories and gift shops.
With its cobbled streets and overhanding buildings, Shambles is believed to have been the inspiration behind Diagon Alley from the movie adptation of the Harry Potter series. York has now become known as a hot spot for Harry Potter fans to come and see the "Diagon Alley". They will now be able to find several magical shops dotted along the street including The Shop That Must Not Be Named, World of Wizardry and The Boy Wizard. You can also mix your own "potions" and see a lego Hogwarts at The Potions Cauldron at Shambles 9 3/4.
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