Historic Shambles tops Google Street View poll
Sunday, 08 Mar, 2010
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The Shambles in York has been voted as Britain’s most picturesque street.
Stockbridge high streetin Hampshire was best foodie street, while Milsom Street in Bath was rated as the best fashion street.
They were winners of the Google Street View Awards based on votes cast last more by 11,000 people.
The three winning streets faced competition from 48 other streets from across the UK, shortlisted by a panel of experts.
The nationwide poll was supported by VisitBritain, Lonely Planet and Harden’s Guide.
The awards were created ahead of further imagery being added to Google’s Street View tool, which allows users to view and navigate 360 degree street-level imagery in 25 British towns.
Street View is being expanded to cover additional streets from around the UK from this week.
Google will work with the winners to offer a special guide of the streets.
TOP 5 ‘MOST PICTURESQUE’:
1. The Shambles, York
2. Royal Crescent, Bath
3. Grey Street, Newcastle
4. New College Lane, Oxford
5. Pen Cei, Aberaeron
TOP 5 ‘BEST FASHION’:
1. Milsom Street, Bath
2. Stonegate, York
3. Kings Road, London
4. Mathew Street, Liverpool
5. Buchanon Street, Glasgow
TOP 5 ‘BEST FOODIE’:
1. Stockbridge high street, Hampshire
2. The Shore, Edinburgh
3. Fossgate, York
4. Osbourne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle
5. Hope Street, Liverpool
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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