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The Water Lanes
53.9570° N, -1.0822° E
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The Water Lanes were three medieval streets in the city of York in the north of England. They led from Castlegate road down to the waterfront of the River Ouse. The Lanes were similar in appearance to the Shambles with the jettied buildings hanging over the street. In the 19th century, they were known as the First Lane, Middle Lane and Far Water Lane, although in medieval times they had been known as Kergate, Thrush Lane and Hertergate. They were demolished in 1852.
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12th-century street names
12th century
1830 New Street proposal
February 1830
1832 cholera epidemic impact
1832
1849-1851 detailed survey map
1849–1851
1851 city council debate
1851
1852 initial clearance decision
1852
1875 Castlegate Improvement Scheme
1875
1881 Clifford Street construction
1881
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