These images represent how the building grain on what is now the pedestrian section of Briggate has developed since the 18th century. These images were produced using the historical maps. Not considering individual plots, the massing of the buildings seems to have evolved in a circle over the past few hundred years; although I think this contradicts with the burgage plots history we discussed earlier in the week (more on that in response to Rick's post yesterday). I would suggest that the plots were initially built directly next to each other but the need for access to the rear created the alleyways and yards apparent in 1815 and 1850 altered this. By the 20th century some of these yards were filled in and by 2008 few remain. The 1850 and 2008 images provide the clearest comparison I feel. Anyway, something to develop.
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