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Shambles voted Britain's most picturesque street in Google Street View awards
8:20am Monday 8th March 2010
PEOPLE in York may have long known it, but Shambles has now been officially crowned as Britain’s most picturesque street.
It was one of three streets in the city to take honours in the Google Street View Awards competition to find the country’s best streets.
More than 11,000 Britons are said to have voted throughout a three-week period, and Shambles was named most picturesque, with Royal Crescent in Bath coming second and Grey Street in Newcastle third.
Ian Addyman, owner of Past Images photography shop in Shambles, said: “Shambles is a timeless street full of historic charm, and whatever time of year you come here there is something different to see.
“There is a real feeling of community amongst shop owners and I think we all feel privileged to work in such a beautiful place.
“The shops here are all strikingly different and unique.
“Most people say that if you visit York, then at some point you will walk down Shambles. It has been the backdrop for many a jigsaw, chocolate box and railway poster and once you visit you will see why.”
York was also well-placed in two other categories in the competition run by the Google website.
Stonegate came second in the Best Fashion Street category – Milsom Street in Bath came first and King’s Road in London third – and Fossgate took third place in the Best Foodie Street.
Google will now work with the winning streets to offer a special online guide of the streets, allowing the world to find out more about the nation’s top choices and highlighting the key retailers and points of interest. Ed Parsons, of Google, said: “The Google Street View Awards are aimed at celebrating the many fantastic streets that Britain has to offer, and the results reveal a diverse cultural landscape of food, fashion and beauty that puts the winning towns firmly on the map.”
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Garrowby Turnoff, Bishop Wilton says...
10:49am Mon 8 Mar 10
Kiff wrote:ditto
Good
York Nomad, York says...
11:42am Mon 8 Mar 10
sciencefan, York says...
12:26pm Mon 8 Mar 10
nasrudin, says...
12:44pm Mon 8 Mar 10
York Nomad wrote:Agreed! The BBC's pic was especially bad, with the To Let boards being especially ugly.
Too much clutter spoils it though, they shouldn't be allowed all those big signs outside
Prohibiting signage would definitely benefit it -- just allow approved (subtle) paintwork above and around the windows to describe the businesses.
Lotus Eater, York says...
1:09pm Mon 8 Mar 10
sun seeker's, acomb york says...
1:51pm Mon 8 Mar 10
York Nomad wrote:Yes, and look at all those local shoppers adding to the clutter! Surely we should ban locals, so that the all important tourist can get the best picture possible?
Too much clutter spoils it though, they shouldn't be allowed all those big signs outside
P.S, I am joking by the way!
Garrowby Turnoff, Bishop Wilton says...
3:42pm Mon 8 Mar 10
sciencefan wrote:...t'Shambles?
This was reported on the BBC news, however they got the street name wrong as many do and called it 'The Shambles' good bit of research that!
..wiv a glottal stop such as "It 'int in't t'tin" or "...'kin shambles"
sun seeker's, acomb york says...
7:37am Tue 9 Mar 10
Garrowby Turnoff wrote:So why does the street sign say "SHAMBLES"? Not,
sciencefan wrote: This was reported on the BBC news, however they got the street name wrong as many do and called it 'The Shambles' good bit of research that!...t'Shambles? ..wiv a glottal stop such as "It 'int in't t'tin" or "...'kin shambles"
"THE SHAMBLES"
"THE PETERGATE", "THE PARLIMENT STEET". Don't think so!
Aquae Sulis, Bath says...
3:02pm Tue 9 Mar 10
As a true native of Bath, I speak from experience.
Shambles wins most picturesque street award in Google Street View competition
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Kiff, York says...
10:03am Mon 8 Mar 10