9 The Shambles Explained

9 The Shambles
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Address:9 The Shambles
Location Town:York, North Yorkshire
Location Country:England
Coordinates:53.9596°N -1.0801°W
Completion Date:15th century
Renovation Date:20th century

9 The Shambles is an historic building in York, England.

The two-storey timber framed building was constructed in the 15th century. Both the upper floor and the attic are jettied to The Shambles. The building might originally have been of three bays, but only two survive, and it now adjoins two roughly built bays, dating from the 16th century. The whole roof at the front also dates from this period. A brick chimney breast dates from the 17th century, with a contemporary fireplace in the attic. In the 18th century, the level of the first floor was raised, and the front was pargetted.[1]

The building was grade II* listed in 1954, and was restored from 1955 onwards. Since 2007, the shop has been the W. Hamond jewellers, which specialises in Whitby jet.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York, Volume 5, Central . 1981 . London . 212-220 . Houses: Shambles-The Stonebow . 6 June 2020 . British History Online.
  2. Web site: W Hamond . Shambles York . 6 October 2022.
  3. News: Hailes . Stacey . York jewellers can't stop making money as tourist crowds come in search of gems . 6 October 2022 . Professional Jeweller . 2 November 2016.