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The Shambles, York

            A medieval street in the centre of historic York, with many of the buildings dating back to the late fourteenth and fifteenth century (around 1350-1475).

In places the street is so narrow that with arms outstretched you can touch the buildings on both sides.

The Shambles was a street of butchers’ shops and houses, some with a slaughterhouse at the back of the premises, ensuring a supply of fresh meat.

The street is said to be an inspiration for the fictional Diagon Alley, the magical merchant market from the wizarding world of Harry Potter. There are now 3 shops  selling Harry Potter goods, one named "The Shop That Must Not be Named", if that makes sense.
 Tourists throng this street throughout the year ..... less so at night ;-)

Taken in: United Kingdom / England / York (show map)

Taken on: January 20, 2019

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