The Hyde's England Trip, June, 2004

The Shambles
York, England

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The street in York called "The Shambles" - originally in the 14th century it was mostly butcher shops.

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Notice how the second and third stories of the shops along The Shambles almost touch.

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A half-timbered house along The Shambles.

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Beautiful wood carvings on a half-timbered house along The Shambles

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Another half-timbered house along The Shambles. Dated at 1434.

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Street sign at corner of High Petergate and Minster Gates.
In York "Gate" means street.

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Looking down High Petergate.

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Scott in front of "his" sign.

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