York street's name changed from Viking to medieval times

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 12:32 · Archive

Jubbergate in York was originally called Brettegate, a Viking term for the street inhabited by Celtic Britons outside the Viking walls.

Jubbergate is a short stretch of street tucked between Parliament Street and Newgate in York's historic centre, leading towards Shambles Market. The timber-framed building at its head, home to Gert & Henry's, is one of the most recognisable old buildings in this part of the city.

York Conservation Trust says the street was originally called Brettegate, a Viking term meaning the street inhabited by Celtic Britons, who lived outside the Viking walls of York. By the later medieval period, the name had changed to Jubrettegat in the 14th century. The Trust suggests this change possibly occurred because the area became associated with Jewish settlement, which may have influenced the name's evolution.

How it is being reported

• Curious story behind one of York’s strangest street namesThe changing face of York's historic Jubbergate from its Viking origins and medieval buildings to 4 Jubbergate, Shambles Market and Gert & Henry’s.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 17 Oct, 12:00
• Curious story behind one of York’s strangest street namesThe changing face of York's historic Jubbergate from its Viking origins and medieval buildings to 4 Jubbergate, Shambles Market and Gert & Henry’s.The Press (York) · 17 Oct, 12:00

In this story: York · York Conservation Trust · Shambles Market · Gert & Henry's

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem