Micklegate
Area | York |
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Coordinates | 53°57′26″N 1°05′18″W / 53.9572°N 1.0884°W |
North east end |
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Major junctions |
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South west end | Blossom Street |
Micklegate is a street in the City of York, England. The name means "Great Street", "gate" coming from the Old Norse gata, or street.[1]
Micklegate is described by
The name Micklegate is sometimes applied to a slightly broader area, including the side streets Toft Green, Priory Street, Trinity Lane and St Martin's Lane.[2] There is also a ward of Micklegate, used for elections to the City Council, which covers a much larger area, spreading well beyond the city walls.
Geography
The street runs east from the
Micklegate ends at the junction of
History
The road originated as part of a
During the Medieval era, long
The street always had a mixed character, with houses of wealthy citizens of York, town houses of minor nobility from elsewhere in the county, smaller houses, shops and inns. The Butter Market, which was located in front of St Martin's Church, was set the prices for the entire north of England, although it went into decline and was demolished early in the 19th century.
The Georgian period saw many wealthy citizens of the region build large houses on the street, particularly its middle and upper sections, while many other properties were given new facades, in contemporary styles.[2][3][5]
The street remained the main access to the city from the south until the modern era. However, since the Victorian period, the street has been a less prestigious address, and the back gardens of many houses were built over and used for industry. George Hudson Street was created in 1877, linking Micklegate with York railway station, and this now forms the main southern for traffic into York city centre, along with the eastern stretch of Micklegate, the remainder of the street seeing relatively little traffic.[2]
114 Micklegate was the birthplace of the architect
Notable buildings
Micklegate Bar
The lower section of
Following the
Micklegate Bar once had a barbican or outer gateway in front of it, which became ruinous and was demolished in 1826.
The City Walls Experience at Micklegate Bar (formerly known as the Henry VII Experience), is located in the gatehouse.[11]
Micklegate Bar is also referenced in the York Dungeon tourist attraction on Clifford Street, in the "Executioner" portion of the Dungeon.[12]
Micklegate Bar to Trinity Lane
Notable buildings on the north side of the street include 142–146 Micklegate, with 17th-century origins; 138 Micklegate, also 17th-century; 134 and 136 Micklegate, built in 1740; 128–132 Micklegate, built in the 1750s; 122–126 Micklegate, partly dating from the 17th century; 118 and 120 Micklegate, built in about 1742; 114 Micklegate, constructed in the later 17th-century; the 16th-century 112 Micklegate, internally timber-framed and formerly the Red Lion; the heavily altered early-18th century 110 Micklegate; the late-17th century 102 and 104 Micklegate; The Nag's Head, built about 1530 and with earlier origins; 98 Micklegate, built in the 1770s;
On the south side lie the 14th-century pub
Trinity Lane to George Hudson Street
On the north side of the street lie 74 and 76 Micklegate, dating from the mid-18th century; 70 and 72 Micklegate, with 15th-century origins; mid-17th century 68 Micklegate; late-18th century 58 and 60 Micklegate; 56 Micklegate, of 17th-century origin; Garforth House, built in 1757; 42–48 Micklegate, originating in 1710; and the former Adelphi Hotel, largely rebuilt in the mid-19th century, but with some earlier material.[5]
On the south side are 73 and 75 Micklegate, built in 1730; 69 and 71 Micklegate, originating about 1700, and 67 Micklegate, of similar date; late-18th century 61 Micklegate; 57 and 59 Micklegate, built in 1783; 53 and 55 Micklegate, completed about 1755;[5] and St Martin-cum-Gregory, a Grade I listed church, currently used as a stained glass centre.
George Hudson Street to Bridge Street
St John's Church, on the north side of the street, is a Grade II* listed building. After a period as the York Arts Centre, it is currently used as a bar.
On the south side of the street are 33–37 Micklegate, with a 17th-century wing; Cromwell House, reconstructed in 1860 but with older elements; Crown House, long an inn, with a 17th-century section; 19 and 21 Micklegate, of 15th-century origin; and 11 and 13 Micklegate, built about 1740.[5]
Contemporary use
The street became famous for its pubs and clubs, being known as "The Micklegate Run" by many drinkers and club-goers in the late 20th century.
Writing in 2011, Avril Webster described Micklegate as remaining a "nice shopping area", with a "good selection of specialist shops".
Sources
- Webster Appleton, Avril E. (2011). Looking Back at Micklegate, Nunnery Lane and Bishophill: York. York: Reeder Publications. ISBN 9780954346324.
References
- ^ Arthur, Ross G. (2001). English-Old Norse Dictionary (PDF). In Parentheses.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Character Area 21: Micklegate" (PDF). York City Council. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ ISBN 0300095937.
- ^ Webster Appleton 2011, p. i.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York, Volume 3, South West. London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1972. pp. 68–96. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ a b Webster Appleton 2011, p. ii.
- ^ Webster Appleton 2011, p. 1.
- ^ a b "Micklegate Bar". History of York. York Museums Trust. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Micklegate Bar to reopen soon". The Press. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Micklegate Bar Factsheet 2" (PDF). York Archaeological Trust. Micklegate Bar. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ^ Horner, Ed (1 April 2022). "New visitor attraction opens in York's historic gatehouse". The Press. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "The York Dungeon, "Executioner"". The York Dungeon. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Historic England. "MICKLEGATE HOUSE AND ATTACHED RAILINGS AND LAMP BRACKETS (1257285)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
External links
- Micklegate website and general history of the street as well as Micklegate Bar.