Readers of the York Press have been debating whether or not we should rename the York Shambles
SORRY Mr Deamer and Mr Reed but I’m afraid you’ve both got it wrong on the Shambles area.
The Shambles has turned into Diagon Alley where the famous Harry Potter purchased his magic wand and Hogwarts school requirements, not a Disneyland.
Perhaps it is time to rename this ancient street accordingly – just about everything required for Hogwarts is on sale down the atmospheric, picturesque ancient street.
Read more: https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25898723.yorks-shambles---rename-diagon-alley-harry-potter/

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