Seen from the entrance of Alexara, 4 Market Place East, while waiting as my wife paid for a dress.
The curious building on the left advertises Ripon Walking Trails, and was erected in 1911 as a cabmen's shelter. It was restored by Ripon Civic Society in 1984-86 (see Link.
It is similar to the shelters provided by The Earl of Shaftesbury's charity in London. See TQ3080 : Cabman's Shelter, Embankment Place
SE3171 : Ripon Minster The west front is attributed to Archbishop Walter de Grey (late C12), who had the twin towers topped-out with lead-sheathed wooden spires. These latter were removed in 1664AD for fear the weight might bring the towers down. The result is a rather squat appearance for the Minster today.