The Water Lanes
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The Water Lanes were three medieval streets in the city of York in the north of England. They led from Castlegate road down to the waterfront of the River Ouse. The Lanes were similar in appearance to
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
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The Shambles is a historic street in York, England, featuring preserved medieval buildings, some dating to the 14th century. Running between Newgate in the north and Pavement in the south, the street
The Water Lanes
…city of York in the north of England. 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…
Looking south towards the intersection of Shambles and Little Shambles, 2018
10–11 Shambles, a Grade II* listed building
A view looking south towards Pavement, 1985
Jettied buildings overhang the street by several feet