35 The Shambles Explained

35 The Shambles
Address:35 The Shambles
Location Town:York, North Yorkshire
Location Country:England
Coordinates:53.9593°N -1.0801°W
Completion Date:Mid-14th century
Mapframe:yes

35 The Shambles is an historic building in York, England. A Grade II* listed building, part of the structure dates to the mid-14th century, with an extension added the following century. The ground floor was rebuilt in variegated brick in Flemish bond; the two upper levels are rendered.

The building contains a priest-hole fireplace.

St Margaret Clitherow

On the ground floor is a shrine to St Margaret Clitherow, who was married to a butcher who owned and lived in a shop in the street. Her home is thought to have been No. 10 Shambles, on the opposite side of the street to the shrine.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About us . https://web.archive.org/web/20181004021211/https://www.cuffsandco.com/about-us . 4 October 2018 . 3 October 2018 . Cuffs & Co.
  2. Web site: 9 October 2008 . The Pearl of York . 3 October 2018 . BBC News.