The Water Lanes were three medieval streets in the UK city of York. They led from Castlegate road down to the waterfront of the River Ouse. The Lanes were similar in appearance to the Shambles with the jettied buildings hanging over the street. In the 19th century, they were known as the First Lane, Middle Lane and Far Water Lane, although in medieval times they had been known as Kergate, Thrush Lane and Hertergate. They were demolished in 1852.
Pencil drawing with wash highlights of First Water Lane, Drawing on paper
Etching of a half-timbered house in middle Water Lane York in 1827 (now Cumberland Street). Two women and a child stand in the street in the left foreground.
First Water Lane in York, with figures in street and cart. Two figures on right side in foreground.
An etching of a three storey half-timbered house on Middle Water Lane, now Cumberland Street, York.
The Shambles is a historic street in York, England, featuring preserved medieval buildings, some dating back as far as the 14th century. The street is narrow, with many timber-framed buildings with jettied floors that overhang the street by several feet. It was once known as The Great Flesh Shambles, probably from the Anglo-Saxon Fleshammels, the word for the shelves that butchers used to display their meat. In 1885, thirty-one butchers' shops were located along the street, but none remain today.
Looking south towards the intersection of Shambles and Little Shambles, 2018
10–11 Shambles, a Grade II* listed building
A view from 1985, looking south towards Pavement
Jettied buildings overhang the street by several feet
