Why is Goodramgate so wide for such an ancient street?

[Mike Young]

I was asked this question on a tour and I could not answer it. She thought it shpuld be narrow like The Shambles.. Is it due to demolition of some buildings? Is it because it was an important road leading to the Danish palace in King’s Square?
I am keen to find out why. Can somebody supply me with the answer?

[Mick.Popka]

Standing at the junction with Deangate and looking down Goodramgate you wil;l notice that the houses that form “Lady’s Row” (Opposite that horrible 1960’s Building that the Yorkshire Trading Company currently occupy) would give a much narrower Goodramgate. The houses date from 1316 and show the original “building line” of the street.
All of the shops on the right are set back.
Does that help?
I have a photograph from 1915 taken from outside the Cross Keys looking down Goodramgate that is interesting to compare whit today’s view.
Pop me an email if you want a copy (Mick@popka.co.uk)

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