The Shambles York 1979
by Gordon James
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The Shambles York 1979
Artist
Gordon James
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Photograph - Photography Digital
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The Shambles (officially known as just Shambles) is an old street in York, England, with overhanging timber-framed buildings, some dating back as far as the fourteenth century. It was once known as The Great Flesh Shambles, probably from the Anglo-Saxon Fleshammels (literally 'flesh-shelves'), the word for the shelves that butchers used to display their meat. As recently as 1872 twenty-five butchers' shops were located along the street, but now none remain. The image was taken in 1979 by Gordon James.
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