Shambles, an old street in York, England; and one of best-preserved Medieval Shopping Streets in Europe. With its cobbled streets and overhanging timber-framed buildings, some dating back as far as 14th Century AD.

Today, beautiful old buildings have been restored and now house cheerful cafés, quirky boutiques and even a coin & stamp dealer and smells are rather more pleasant with aromas from chocolate, fudge and sweet shops, clothes, accessories and gift shops.

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