Stonegate

12:17pm Tuesday 9th May 2006

Paved Stonegate can vie with Shambles for the title of prettiest street in York.

Newgate Market

12:17pm Tuesday 9th May 2006

York once had many markets for different products scattered around the city, but since Victorian times a single market has served the city.

Petergate

12:16pm Tuesday 9th May 2006

The busy shopping street of Petergate runs almost from one side of the ancient city to the other, from Bootham Bar into lively King's Square.

Goodramgate

12:14pm Tuesday 9th May 2006

Old buildings abound in Goodramgate, including the oldest row of houses in York - and possibly the country.

Swinegate Quarter & Grape Lane

12:14pm Tuesday 9th May 2006

This area now known as the Swinegate Quarter is home to numerous shops, galleries and trendy bars and restaurants.

Fossgate & Walmgate

12:12pm Tuesday 9th May 2006

Historic Fossgate runs from Pavement down to the River Foss and the start of Walmgate. It was once known as Tricksters Lane after the unscrupulous traders who set up shop there.

Market towns tops for house prices

Updated 6:37am Saturday 19th July 2008

Home-buyers are prepared to pay more for properties in market towns to benefit from the high quality of life the towns offer, research shows.

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