The most touristy street in York was dead on Christmas Day, which meant I could take the traditional shot looking down it with barely anyone on it! This shot intended to show just how close the tops of the buildings are on this narrow street. Apparently if you lean out of the window of the timber-framed building on the right, you could shake hands with the person opposite.
The Shambles was traditionally a street of butchers. Even as recently as 1872 there were 25 butchers down this tiny street, whereas today there are none. You have to wonder how you picked one to go to when there were 25 to choose from! - Lucy
Those narrow streets are a sight to see. imagine reaching out and shaking hands with the neighbor like you said. as for the butchers..it's ashamed that not one of them is still round. I guess the kids aren't stepping into their father's shoes, etc. we had a nice German butcher, but once he retired we had to buy our eat from the large supermarkets.
Beautiful .Love those lovely streets and to take pic.`s of them And like you I prefer them empty . Sometimes I`ve wait more then a 1/4 of an hour before I could do the shot.
@bruni I was spoilt in Lancaster because we had a fantastic butcher. Sadly in York there are very few now, and it's such a shame! I think supermarket meat has less flavour, personally - Lucy
@tonydebont I suspect it was a tradition thing, you went to the one your parents used to go to... but if it were me I'd go to whichever one was cheapest that day! - Lucy
@ninadumlao This street is usually full, but on Christmas Day not many people go out as all the shops are shut. There were a few tourists, but other than that it was blissful! - Lucy
I love the tiny streets in Europe and the UK - very quaint!
Thank you Kimberly, it was a fun thing to do! - Lucy