Category:Great Yarmouth Rows

English: The Great Yarmouth Rows were and are long narrow lanes or alleys many of which were very straight many of which ran east to west across the town of Great Yarmouth. These thoroughfares were heavily populated areas filled with the local population who lived and worked in Great Yarmouth. Mention of the Yarmouth Rows can be traced back to 1198 and they expanded and developed in the 12 and 13 century creating a unique urban town plan with 145 rows crammed tightly inside the towns medieval walls. Most rows were only between 90 and 150 cm wide leading to laws being passed that meant all door had to open inwards. The Rows medieval street plan survived reasonably well until the Second World War. The town was heavily bombed by the Nazi’s, damaging and destroying many buildings. After the war many more were torn down as they were considered to be ‘slums’. They were replaced by new housing estates. Only a few survey to be seen today.