Renowned Streets of York

York has many famous streets, steeped in history. The most famous of these can be visited using the Renowned Streets of York Audio Guide on the Telltale Tours App. So where would this tour take you? and what would you discover?

Coney Street

The name has been  changed over the centuries and this street is now one of York's main shopping destinations, however, the existance of Coney Street dates back to the Vikings in 1213 when it was named Cuningstreta, but what does that actually mean? What famous landmarks can be spotted on this now bustling street?







St Helen's Square

St Helen's Square is surrounded by an array of magnificent buildings, including St Helen's church which is where the square derrives its name from. However, although the view that meets the eye today is very pleasing, unfortunately the history of St Helen's square is not. What once stood in the place of the square? Which businesses have surrounded this square over the years? Many don't even exist anymore, although you should recognise their names....



Stonegate

Recently voted the second best street for shopping in Brittain, this beautiful street has ancient beginnings. Originally a major Roman road inside their fortres of Eboracum, Stonegate is now home to a range of popular shops prviding plenty of choice to all. The name Stonegate is thought to originate from 1118 AD. So why was this street given hat name? The history  of Stonegate is remarkable with the road being given many very different uses throughout its history.....



King's Square

King's Square has been the site of a church, a sheep pen and something much darker....but now a location for street performers, what dark past does this seemingly tranquil square hide....









The Shambles

The Shambles is world famous and York's oldest street. It is also the best preserved Medieval street in Europe! The origin of the name therefore naturally originate from Medievel England. So why is this delighful little street called the Shambles?...The clue is in the large window ledges! and what trade was the Shambles used for? The streets medieval name Fleshammels may help....or maybe the hooks hanging over some of the shop doors?

Voted the most picturesques Street in Brittain in 2010 the cobbled street where the roofs of the houses almost touch is not to be missed, maybe you will discover which famous, unfortunate inhabitant once lived here....

Newgate Market

Trading markets have be a tradition in York for nearly 1,000 years. It is therefore surprising to discover that Newgate Market was only established in 1955. Consisting of 110 stalls, Newgate market offer plenty of variety everyday of the year but three - Christmas day, Boxing day and New Years day.







Parliament Street

Parliament Street was created as part of a plan to renovate York's City Centre, but how long ago was this? The eye is instantly drawn to the fountain, which break up the avenue of trees. There are always people sitting on it, just watching the world go by....





Coppergate

Often referred to as the Coppergate Centre, this is another of York's popular shopping destinations. However, an amazing discovery in 1976 added a new dimention to Coppergate. Not only did the discovery add to the wealth of York's history, but it is also where Coppergate derrives its name....