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Visit the Most Picturesque Streets in the UK Via Google Maps Streetview

March 9, 2010 at 11:33 AM | by | Comment (1)

According to the just-released list of winners of Google Maps' Streetview Awards 2010, this little alley in York is the most picturesque streetview in all of the UK. Do you agree?

As Google Maps expands their coverage of Britain's roads and alleys on Streetview, they decided to celebrate by launching this little contest. Fans of UK streetview voted and winners were chosen in three categories: Best Foodie Street, Best Fashion Street and Most Picturesque Street. As you can probably guess, the top-ranked ones all look like good old traditional British streets.

See the winners, after the jump!

Britain's Best Foodie Street
Winner: Stockbridge High Street, Hampshire
The winning street should offer a unique mix of mouth-watering options which could include fine dining, cafés, market stalls and delicatessens, all covering a diverse mix of food types and price points.

Britain's Best Fashion Street
Winner: Milsom Street, Bath
The winning street should offer an eclectic mix of boutique and high street, designer and high street for all clothing tastes and ages. The winning street should satisfy both bargain-hunters and label-lovers.

Britain's Most Picturesque Street
Winner: The Shambles, York
The winning street should be uniquely British and visually charming. It could be vibrant, full of character, diverse, walker-friendly or architecturally interesting. (Image at the very top of the story)

Although no contest like this yet exists for the United States, we really, really wish it did. Hello, the US has all those "amber waves of grain" and "purple mountain majesties." This sounds like a job for Jaunted! Stay tuned...

Related Stories:
· Street View Best Streets awards [Google]
· Google Streetview Awards 2010 [Guardian UK]
· Google Maps Expands Streetview to Boulder's 360 Miles of Bike Routes [Jaunted]
· Google Maps news [Jaunted]

[Photos: Google Maps Streetview]

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Carnaby Street

Carnaby Street should definitely be considered for Best Fashion Street and Portobello Road is another great shopping destination. The last bank holiday in England, until August, is this weekend - the perfect opportunity to get out and explore these streets without the need for Google Streetview.
Ramblin Man on May 26, 2010 at 5:02 AM #Permalink

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