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Church Lane

Church Lane

This alley, connecting Bridge Street with Spurriergate, runs along the back of St Michael’s church and opens into a courtyard.

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Hornpot Lane

Hornpot Lane

Like Nether Hornpot Lane, the name of this snickelway relates to York’s horn-making industry. The alley leads to the secluded city-centre church of the Holy Trinity.

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Guildhall Passage

Guildhall Passage

Running under an arch beneath Mansion House – built as a home, and a place for the Lord Mayor to entertain visitors to the city – this alley leads to …

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Carr’s Lane

Carr’s Lane

Formerly known as Le Kirke Lane or Kirkgail, it is a cobbled way just outside the city centre, rising steeply from the River Ouse to the site an ancient church. …

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