If you decide to book your accommodations in east london, then the sister mall. From daunt books to hatchards, heres where to find londons prettiest and most instagrammable book shops. Be sure to bring an extra suitcase and book a london hotel room big enough to hold all the shopping bags full of clothes youll bring back after a shopping spree through this stylish city. Great information on unique shops i cant wait to visit on my next trip to london. Word on the water is a unique london bookstore located on a 100.
If youre a book lover like me, today i want to share 9 of the best independent bookshops in london with you. The complete guide to londons best bookshops the city story. As with all things london, theres no single style or form. From daniel defoe to charles dickens, angela carter to zadie smith, londons representation is best in books. So, when i arrived in london, i was determined to set one day aside to visit as many antiquarian bookshops within walking distance that i could muster. The bustling crowds are attracted by a huge range of shops and department stores that offer the best in high street fashion, sportswear, and britains most famous brands.
Tucked behind londons south bank youll find a good mix of independent shops, restaurants and bars at gabriels wharf. From feminist literature to the history of witchcraft, londons literary scene has lots to offer in terms of specialist bookshops. Weird and wonderful bookshops worldwide in pictures. Written in nice format with great information and photos.
Serving delicious espressos and flat whites from dalstonbased roasters allpress alongside their thoughtfully curated selection of titles old and new, phlox books is a truly authentic east london experience. Its a great place to pick up a special gift, as almost every book is sold at publishers regular retail price. Discover 365 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in london, england from highgate cemetery to the house of dreams museum. If you are into design or book, pop by for some real quirky discoveries. Beat a retreat from the digital world and discover the joy of the best bookshops in london. Londons canalboat bookstore finds a berth, and success.
If youre in a rush and want to grab a gift quickly, find all of the unique shops in this article on the map by clicking here. Whats more, in case you didnt know, books are back. Finally it is one of the most beautiful shops in london. If you decide to book your accommodation in east london, then the sister mall called westfield stratford city will be closer. Bookartbookshop artists books and small press publications. Londons coolest shops with unusual concepts, diy wares, unique retail experiences, londons best boutiques always deliver something extra. Here are some unique bookstores that have almost as much charm as they. Whether its enjoying the intimacy and personality of their smaller shops. Londons canalboat bookstore finds a berth, and success paddy screech, center, an owner of londons boat bookstore, word on the water, setting out books as customers browsed. Unique, unusual and specialist shops in london find unique gifts and quirky souvenirs at some of the best unusual shops in london. London is known for two opposite extremes of shopping the highly traditional saville row look and ultra individualistic street style.
For firsttime london visitors, these eight shopping areas are some of the best youll find, with each bringing something unique to the fashion table. Thank you jan for helping us find the best spots in london to find stationery lovers little pieces of paradise. The definitive guide to the best bookshops in london the plum. Unique, unusual and specialist shops in london shopping. The independent bookshop is an endangered species in the uk. Having spawned both the incredible strictures of the tailored suit and the absolute anarchy of the punk in safety pins, london lets you shop like an aristocrat or an alternative style warrior. I started with beautiful bookshops in london, which was followed by second hand bookshops in london and today we have specialist bookshops in london these are all themed bookshops which are renowned for their speciality in just one subject or genre of books. Shepherds bush market this charming west london theatre venue is housed in the former shepherds bush public library, and keeps the buildings history alive. Luckily shopikon has compiled a list of unique gift shops in london, helping you to find the perfect gift, whatever the occasion. If you cant pay this unique historic store a visit, then consider a. Shopping for gifts can sometimes be a little stressful, especially when youre trying to steer away from generic ideas offered by the chains. Check out jans channel for vids about journalling and travel. It was one of londons best kept shopping secretsuntil now. Its a legendary comic book store on steroids that deals with comics, art, books, figures.
Waterstones gower street foyles tottenham court road gosh comics hatchards thanks to my boyfriend for helping me film. Bluestocking books does not accept fees from the book shops we visit. If youre a bibliophile travelling the world looking for the worlds best book shops foyles should definitely be on your list. Search for oneofakind gifts, quirky jewellery and other unusual items while enjoying a healthy dose of history in londons specialist shops. Uniquely amongst london bookshops, they only stock what they themselves have printed each book arrives in a smart grey jacket, with. London and the uk is a treasure trove of history in itself, and if you are so inclined, you can spend literally hours, and days browsing antique shops, markets and emporiums for those rare vintage. Let me take you to my favourite bookshops in london. From the famous notting hill bookshop to the east ends libreria, vogue rounds up the best shops for book buying in the capital. Heres our guide to the best bookshops in london, whether youre in central, north, east, south or west london. Im always asked for my london bookshop recommendations so today im sharing even more gems you need to visit. Independent bookshops in london from wellknown establishments to undertheradar gems, london has no shortage of unique places to look for new titles and rare first editions. With a huge range of independent shops, specialist boutiques and quirky markets to explore, theres never a dull moment while shopping in london. Persephone books is one of the most unique bookshops in london because it specialises in womens fiction. Celebrate world book day by paying a visit to one of our favourite book shops.
The london sci fi and fantasy book club meets at waterstones piccadilly once a month, and the store itself has its own book club. Located in the upandcoming borough of leyton, phlox books is an independent bookshop specialising in books, booze and coffee. Very friendly owner, good variety of books, chill music to make it even more of a unique experience. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with bring me. Sure you can buy books on amazon, but theres something about going to a bookstore and picking the right title out by hand.
Opening in 1797, this is the oldest book shop in britain and once stocked the country house libraries of britains aristocrats. Books are its main storytelling medium, its mythology maker. Byron, wellington, disraeli and wilde were all regular customers. Book shop tour london guided tour bluestocking books. Buy books, stationery and gifts, online and in store. Potentially the only bookshop in the world with an inventory composed entirely of signed copies. Search for oneofakind gifts, quirky jewellery and other unusual items while enjoying a healthy dose of history in london s specialist shops.