York Old Town Walk, England

Aug 24, 2023 | England, Historical Building, Town

York’s old town is a historic and picturesque area located in the city of York, England.

Shambles: 1 Little, Shambles, York YO1 7LY
St Mary’s Abbey: York YO30 7WH
York Minster: Deangate, York YO1 7HH

The old town is characterized by its well-preserved medieval and Georgian architecture, narrow winding streets, and rich history that dates back to Roman times.

Left side street

Walk past the church

Walk into this narrow street on the right side

The Shambles – One of the most famous streets in York, the Shambles is a narrow, cobbled street lined with timber-framed buildings that lean inwards. Once a street of butchers’ shops, it now houses a variety of quaint shops, cafes, and boutiques.

Looking back

Turned around

Go through another street on the right

Shambles Market

Return back to where I started

Came back to walk starting point

Turned right on Parliament Street

Then walking to St Mary’s Abbey

Far away is York Minster

St. Mary’s Abbey – The ruins of this Benedictine abbey are located within the Museum Gardens. Founded in the 11th century, the abbey was once one of the wealthiest and most powerful in the country.

Like many religious institutions, St. Mary’s Abbey was dissolved during the Dissolution of the Monasteries by King Henry VIII in the 16th century. The dissolution led to the closure of religious houses and the confiscation of their assets.

Front of the abbey is Yorkshire Museum

Inside the museum

To the right side of the abbey

Return back

Walking toward the York Minster

Exhibition Square – Panoramic view

University of York buildings

Surround area

Looking back at the squre

Bootham Bar (Gate) – Bootham Bar Gate, is one of the four main gateways through the medieval walls that encircle the historic city of York, England. These walls were built in various stages over centuries and served as a defensive fortification for the city.