Retailers angry as works disrupt trading on Europe’s ‘oldest shopping street’

The Shambles, York

Retailers on Europe’s ‘oldest shopping street’ are concerned about the impact of works on trading and may take legal action against the local authority.

Retailers on York’s Shambles – believed to be the oldest shopping destination in Europe – have been hit by ongoing work to install anti-terrorism bollards, which have restricted entry to the preserved street where some of the buildings date back to the 13th century.

 

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