The Story of York's Strangest Street | Let's Walk!

York is a city filled to the brim with history, ranging from its day as a capital of Roman Britannia, to its famous Viking era under the name 'Jorvik', and through all the centuries since - giving it beautiful medieval heritage and countless stories to be told wherever you look.

And at the end of The Shambles, arguably York's most famous street, you'll find perhaps its strangest - a tiny street that goes by the name of 'Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate'. But what is the story behind Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate? How did it get its name? And where exactly is it?

Find out here as we delve into the story of Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate!

[RelaxedRoamer]

Thanks for this amazing video, i can feel the joy of walking in this great city 😍

[lynnballington]

Hi how are you love your vidio of York its one of my favourite historical places take care stay safe from Lynn x

[wendywolfman]

My home city. Best place to live in England.

[jfheard]

Hi. We love your videos and watch one every night. But we are starting to get withdrawals!! We hope there are more to come, and that you are well.

[Ympopka]

The alleyway between Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate and the bottom of the Shambles is called "St Crux's Lane".

Blame the games shop for tying to convince you otherwise!

[freddieellis]

There’s ZERO link to Harry Potter. Rowling has said as much.

The whipping thing is a myth, as is the Mad Alice thing.