Are you looking for a street in York to explore that is lined with grand historic buildings, quaint stone houses or independent shops with seasonally decorated windows? If so, you have come to the right place as we asked York Press readers on Facebook where they think the prettiest streets in the city are. Here are some of the responses we received so you can make a note of where to go for your next brunch date or weekend stroll this autumn and winter. It probably goes without saying that the Shambles is up there with not only the prettiest street in York, but probably the UK.
Yet we had to include it in this round-up as the Medieval street received so many compliments from our readers. One person even said the Shambles is “magic” while another shared: “The shambles most definitely”. But have you ever wondered by the Shambles is so narrow? explained: “With its cobbled streets and overhanging buildings, it is believed to have been the inspiration behind Diagon Alley from the movie adaptation of the Harry Potter series.
“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." Another street locals claim is among the prettiest in the city is the popula.