York Within the Walls: Walmgate

 

Looking towards Foss Bridge and Fossgate.
Looking towards Foss Bridge and Fossgate.

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Walmgate runs between Foss Bridge near the City centre and the walls at Walmgate Bar and was the main road to Hull. It never became fashionable as did Micklegate, Monkgate or Bootham (these latter two outside the walls) and runs through an area which became much run down in the 19th century.

Photo: taken 16 April 2006. Photo Copyright Dave Woodcock 2008.

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