| 7–8 The Shambles | |
|---|---|
 The buildings in 2023 | |
| General information | |
| Address | 7–8 The Shambles |
| Town or city | York, North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°57′35″N 1°04′49″W / 53.9597541°N 1.08019086°W |
| Completed | late 15th century (number 7) early 15th century (number 8) |
7–8 The Shambles is an historic pair of buildings in York, England. Grade II* listed buildings dating to the early and late 15th century, they are located in The Shambles.[1]
Number 8 is the older house, and was built in the early 1400s. It originally had one room on each of its three storeys, with a courtyard behind, but in the 16th century, the yard was infilled with a two-storey extension. In about 1700, the extension was reduced in length, and a further extension was added, which included a kitchen. In the 19th century, the level of the second floor was raised.[1][2]
Number 7 was built in the late 1400s, filling the space between number 8 and a now-demolished building. Like number 8, it is of three storeys, each of which is jettied. Each floor is divided into three rooms, one behind another, although the position of the partitions has been altered over time. In the 18th century, the rearmost bay of the building was shortened. Inside, there is a 17th century chimney breast, built of brick, and much of the original timber framing survives.[1][2] The fireplace on the first floor is original.[2]
Both buildings have been converted into shops, with an office on the top floor.[3] Since 2002, the shops have been occupied by Monk Bar Chocolatiers.[4][5]
Gallery
Viewed from Little Shambles
References
- 1 2 3 Historic England. "7 and 8, Shambles (1256674)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- 1 2 3 "Houses: Shambles-The Stonebow". An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York, Volume 5, Central. London. 1981. pp. 212-220. Retrieved 6 June 2020 – via British History Online.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ↑ "7/8 Shambles (Office - second floor)". City of York Council. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ↑ Jefferson-Brown, Nadia (11 November 2020). "Monk Bar Chocolatiers, Shambles, launches e-shop for lockdown". The Press. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ↑ "Monk Bar Chocolatiers". Shambles York. Retrieved 26 January 2023.