It is considered to be one of the most preserved streets in England
Whilst the street has not been specifically referenced in the Domesday Book of 1086, butchers who worked at stalls close to St Crux church at the Shambles have been identified. The church was owned by the Count of Mortain, a Norman nobleman and the half-brother of King William the Conqueror.
The last of the butchers closed in the early 20th century due to the unhygienic practices and even though the butchers are no longer there, a number of their shops remain on the street and they still have meat hooks hanging outside. The shops include restaurants, a bookshop and a bakery.A pie shop, photo works and Lyons Tea Room in Jubbergate, the Shambles, circa 1900.
However, following the Second World War, many city planners wanted to make major improvements to the buildings, which were in urgent need of renovation at that time. The York City Council bought many properties from private owners and during the 1950s they largely altered and rebuilt many buildings and demolished large sections of the area, including the whole of Little Shambles.
Others suggest that by AD 971 ‘shamble’ meant a ‘bench for the sale of goods’ and by 1305, a ‘stall for the sale of meat’.The process of naming the street after butcher stalls remained since the 14th century due to the association of the street with butchers and its vital historical significance and character.
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