Petty Cury, Shopping street in central Cambridge, England.
Petty Cury extends from Market Hill to Guildhall Street, forming a central pedestrian thoroughfare lined with retail establishments and commercial services.
The street's name, documented since 1330, derives from petit and cury, meaning little cooks' row, reflecting its medieval function as a location for food vendors.
The transformation of Petty Cury from a medieval cooking quarter to a modern retail hub illustrates the evolution of Cambridge's commercial district over centuries.
The street contains major retailers including Boots pharmacy, Burton menswear, Clarks shoes, and several banking services with standard business hours from 9:00 to 19:00.
The demolition of the street's south side in the 1960s led to the integration of the Lion Yard shopping center, altering the medieval layout permanently.
GPS coordinates: 52.20520,0.12050
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:22
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