The Shambles in York are now full of quirky boutiques, chocolate shops but in Medieval times they would have been an open-air slaughterhouse and meat market where butchers killed and dressed animals for consumption. The pavements on either side of the street are raised up, this was done to create a channel which the butchers would wash away their waste through; offal and blood would gush down Shambles twice weekly Today the Shambles in York is Europe's most visited street, attracting tourist, shoppers and business clients. It is York 's oldest street and Europe's best preserved Medieval street. It really is a very special place. You'll be sure to find a 'Harry Potter' contingent too as this was the inspiration for Diagon Alley and when they came to build the set for the #harrypotter movies, the film designers came to visit to study the real-life version of JK Rowling’s fictional thoroughfare. #TBIN #ttot @visityork #OnlyinYork #YorkAdventure #makeitYork #travelblogger #instagood #instatravel #instagramers #girlswhotravel #sheisnotlost #instatravel #instapic #instagood #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #visityork #theshambles #theshamblesyork

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