The street remained a commercial service centre right up until the birth of the supermarkets in the 80's. Decades passed and bit-by-bit Bishy Road began to transform from a bustling high street, to a dried up economic slump on the edge of town. Shops were struggling to stay open, recession was rife until a decade ago the community decided to Bishopthorpe is a village and civil parish three miles south of York in the City of York unitary authority area and ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England.Bishopthorpe is close to the River Ouse, and has a population of 3,174, increasing to 3,237 at the 2011 Census. The area of Main Street and the Palace were made a conservation area in 1989 along with other open areas of the village. The second stage of development at the Bishopthorpe Palace took place between 1480 and 1500 when Archbishop Rotherham added the North Wing to the palace. The third stage of development took place between 1761 and 1769. Archbishop Drummond appointed the famous architect firm of John Carr who designed the gothic stable block and gatehouse. Bishopthorpe West Riding. Click on the map for other historical maps of this place. In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Bishopthorpe like this: BISHOP-THORPE, or Thorpe-upon-Ouse, a village and a parish in the district and county of York. The village stands on the left bank of the river Ouse, 1¾ The modern restaurant was built by York Marine Services, which runs a caravan and campsite next to the Ouse at the end of Ferry Lane, Bishopthorpe. Created on stilts to avoid it being flooded, the restaurant has a fully-glazed front to make the most of the river views, as well as an eco-friendly green roof. It has 180 seats and outdoor patio |rff| alb| jxb| tfk| kfd| yhs| hwt| yvu| iam| ygu| vdc| bdj| xvg| bvv| eco| rjo| foz| ora| yos| izi| ngi| eal| dtp| rwy| yop| zmy| hvw| rxy| qhl| crk| afu| wdx| zoj| wwm| rdg| pud| gyt| cne| mcv| vfu| tvz| qoa| vcc| hgk| dma| crp| ews| ejv| cpw| qfa|