Numbers 7-8, The Shambles, York, York

Photograph taken 17 April 2006 © Historic England Archive/Mr David H. Garbutt ref: 464659

Houses in towns were narrow and built close together. Jetties projected from the first floor increasing floor space and protecting pedestrians from waste being thrown into the street

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York York

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Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

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This medieval stone bridge across the River Leach links the villages of Eastleach Martin and Eastleach Turville. The bridge is narrow as it was built for pedestrians and for horses carrying people or packs of goods.

Numbers 7-8, The Shambles, York, York

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