Parliament Street, York by fishers

Parliament Street, York

This is another location transformed by the absence of people. Normally Parliament Street is a place of street cafes and buskers, a real hive of activity. At Christmas it becomes the heart of the St Nicholas Fair, with sales kiosks along the centre, and so many people that at times it is almost impossible to move. Not any more. There were a few people taking their daily exercise, but not very many.

Parliament Street is named after the parliamentary act required to create it. The act was obtained in 1833. A large amount of demolition, building and road realignment followed and the area was opened in 1836. It was used as a market place. In 1964 the market was moved to Newgate, near the Shambles and for some years the centre of Parliament Street was used as a car park.

In the late 1980s Parliament Street and various other streets were pedestrianised and paved, and here an arcade of trees was created. Pedestrianisation transformed the city centre, making walking in the city centre a much more pleasant experience.

Ian
Bri
Hard to imagine this area so quite. Great shot.
May 6th, 2020  
great shot, this virus has changed the face of all cities
May 6th, 2020  
Great capture and pov
May 6th, 2020  
Nicely captured deserted street scene
May 6th, 2020  
Another great shot
May 6th, 2020  
Nice
May 6th, 2020  
So quiet, a moment in history!
May 6th, 2020  
One sees a lot more details when deserted of huge crowds.
May 6th, 2020  
And it's deserted! I haven't ventured into our town centre since lockdown, but I bet it isn't deserted. I know that Boots and M&S will be open.
May 6th, 2020  
Great capture of this empthy street. Our restrictions are become more less. Schools open , shops can open and even travel is possible with some care.
May 6th, 2020  
Nice shot but sad no people. I bet it is normally bustling.
May 6th, 2020  
Wow, such an empty street!
May 7th, 2020  
@bybri @santina @seattlite @carolmw @bkbinthecity @pdulis @craftymeg @bruni @busylady @pyrrhula @sjwyatt @kjarn

Thank you all for your lovely comments and fav, they are very much appreciated.

I walked through the city centre again today, and it was noticeably more busy than a few days ago. The weather was much warmer and sunnier today, and perhaps a few people are anticipating that the government might relax restrictions a bit in a few days.

Ian
May 7th, 2020  
beautiful, love those trees and their wonderful birth of new life
May 8th, 2020  
@ninaganci

Thank you Nina. The trees had got rather large and overshadowed the street until they were cut back a year ago. They are now starting to look attractive again.

Ian
May 8th, 2020  
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