What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate. The shortest street in York. Known in 1505 as Whitnourwhatnourgate (and meaning 'what a street !') it was changed later into its present name. The footpath was paved in York stone by York Civic Trust in 1984. Recorded plaque organisation: York Civic Trust.
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate is the shortest street in York, known since at least 1505 for its peculiar name that reflects a historical exclamation of surprise or disbelief about the street itself.
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