The Shambles is a wonderful short medieval streetscape and one of the must-see sights in York. It won't take long and you must bring your camera. It will bring anyone's memories of history lessons to vivid life. It is very unfortunate that the shops and restaurants are not in the same mood. York does not seem to value its history.... more

I used to live in York and the Shambles was quite close to my flat. I’d need to pass through it or alongside it to get into the centre of town and the market. The Shambles has lots of overhanging buildings, some of them very old (14th century apparently) and backs onto the market (daily except Sunday) where there are... more

Have been to York several times and love the Shambles. Always worth a look in Lily Shambles the jewellery shop - theres something for everyone. Just down from that is the Earl Grey cafe, we went in there yesterday and it cost nearly £30 for four sandwiches and four small drinks, £2.10 each for a little glass of coke. I... more

Atmospheric & quirky. Not to be missed. more

The shambles is a lovely little street that is not to be missed on a trip to York. For good photos go early in the morning (7) as it gets full of people later in the day. The same can be said for all of York if you want pictures without people in them get up early. more

This street, actually called Shambles isn't named that because its higgledy-piggledy - the name is derived from the deep wooden sills at the front of the shops which were called 'shamels'. The shelves were used to display meat when this used to be a street of butchers - and was known as Flesh shamels. Many of these 'shamels' are still... more

I followed an advice i read in a book that told to take pictures either late in the evening or early in the morning. This is good because of a question of light but also because the streets are empty of people. The picture I am posting was taken about 7 oclock a sunday morning and this allowed me to... more