Weve been recommending, selling and drooling not literally over books since 1994 and we pride ourselves on friendly, personal service plus regular evening events in the shop with authors. Bookshop of the month, interviews, london september 3, 2018 bookshop of the month west end lane books, west hampstead this month we popped over to the delightful west end lane books for our september bookshop of the. West end lane books is a much loved bookshop within the west hampstead community. West end lane books is a small, familyowned independent books hop, in the heart of west hampstead in nw london. Londons bookshops west end lane books spread the word.
Sep 03, 2018 west end lane books is situated in the heart of west hampstead. What is it like running a bookshop in this area, and how important is community engagement in your bookselling mission. Weve been selling books, recommending books and drooling over books since 1994. Located in the centre of cecil court, the quiet pedestrian lane lined with antiquarian bookshops, tucked away in londons bustling west end, marchpane opened in august 1989. West end lane books london 2020 all you need to know. As well as stocking a brilliant range of books, west end lane books runs regular author events, has its own scented candle yes, you read that. Its been open for business since 1994 and has stayed firmly in the hands of one book. West end lane books is situated in the heart of west hampstead. Perched on the borders of covent garden and soho, foyles flagship branch is beloved by londoners and visitors alike. I stumbled upon this bookshop while visiting friends in west hampstead, and it made me realise how rubbish most other bookshops are. Our september bookshop of the month is west end lane books. West hampsteads much loved bookshop celebrates 25 years in business become a supporter this newspaper has been a central part of community life for many years, through good. In which the author takes on a world of literary options and wins. Brilliant independent bookshops in london that deliver cn.
We popped along to west end lane books in the heart of west hampstead. Independent bookshops in london books the guardian. With its worn floorboards and selection of classics and crime, contemporary and kids books, this is a place with as much heart as history. It is the epitome of everything that has always been great about bookshops and a defiant answer to all the pessimists who think that places like this should be singing their swan songs. This month we popped over to the delightful west end lane books for our september bookshop of the month. West hampsteads much loved bookshop celebrates 25 years in business become a supporter this newspaper has been a. We carry a wide range of books by local, national and international authors.
West end lane books is my dream bookshop, the kind of place that keeps me sane in the midst of a digital nightmare. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Located in the leafy perth suburb of claremont, the lane bookshop is a truly independent seller of books. West end lane books is in the heart of west hampstead, a 5 minute. Read more about their enthusiastic approach to bookselling on the. West end lane books shopping in west hampstead, london. Checkwest end lane booksin london, 277 west end ln on cylex and find. We carry a general stock of over,000 titles, and can order over 400,00 of them. Oct 01, 2009 the british library of secondhand books, raved the new statesman. West end lane books, 277 west end lane, london booksellers. The shop offers free events for talks, book launches and reading groups, alongside a constantly changing selection of titles. This is the famous lane mentioned above, said to be the inspiration for diagon alley. Well, west end lane books have discovered a supply of excellent discounted books and can pass those savings onto you, hardbacks and all, at prices you might struggle to get in second hand shops.
Heartmeltingly lovely book for littlies and their nurseryreceptionyears 1 and 2 siblings. We thanks congratulations to rebecca ulph jennings, winner of. Trade celebrates independent bookshop week the bookseller. Our intrepid reps journey the length and breadth of britain to show you some of our favourite bookshops. So we are super glad to be able to recommend, sell and post you books again while lockdown continues and until we are able to open the bookshop door again. West end lane books is in the heart of west hampstead, a 5 minute leisurely stroll from the tube and overground. As friendly and familiar as the local pub, west end lane books is a real neighbourhood favourite. The real jewel in the crown, however, is west end lane books. Bookshop in london, west end lane results 1 5 of 5 switch to map. Jan 17, 2018 west end lane books a lovely bookshop in west hampstead with one of the best bookselling teams in london. They are also offering book vouchers to be used now or when the shop reopens. Kim from west end lane books, west hampstead hello, and welcome to ask a bookseller, in which we at turnaround ask a bunch of questions to various booksellers. Mar 17, 2020 west end lane books, west hampstead the shop is once again able to sell and post books via email.
With a loyal customer base from camden and further afield, its become a popular fixture in west hampstead. A friendly, independent bookshop in west hampstead nw6 offering author events, childrens story time and a beautiful selection of. A friendly, independent bookshop in west hampstead nw6 offering author events, childrens story time and a beautiful selection of fantastic books. You cant keep a good bookshop down for long, its just in our dna to want to be able to recommend and deliver the best in books to you. Still in existence last checked in september 2014 address. The best independent bookshops in london vanity fair.
West end lane books is in the heart of west hampstead, a 5 minute leisurely stroll from the tube and overground weve been selling books, recommending books and drooling over books since 1994. My name is fiona kennedy and ive owned the shop since august 2011. Posted in london bookshops tagged books, bookshop, bookshops, hampstead, london, north london, nw6, west end lane 9 replies posted on october 14, 2011 by onebookontheshelf 14. As soon as you walk in, theres a splash of colour from faceout books, including new releases and staff recommendations. Bookshop of the month west end lane books, west hampstead. Independent bookshops start to close as coronavirus advice. May 12, 2014 west end lane books is my dream bookshop, the kind of place that keeps me sane in the midst of a digital nightmare. Since opening in 1980 we have been sharing our love of all things literary with customers young and old. We are very lucky to be operating in an area in which people seem to care passionately about literature and also the preservation of their high street as a. West end lane books, established 1994, is an independent bookshop in the heart of west hampstead.
West end lane books, west hampstead the shop is once again able to sell and post books via email. Jun 17, 2019 the tour will run from tuesday 16th to friday 21st june and will include events at rogans books, bedford, chorleywood bookshop, rickmansworth, west end lane books, london, harts books. Danny from west end lane books, west hampstead hello, and welcome to ask a bookseller, in which we at turnaround ask a bunch of questions to various booksellers. Weve travelled 620 miles from our most northerly bookshop of the month topping in st andrews to our most southerly barton books in penzance and 250 miles from our most westerly penrallt gallery in machynlleth to our most easterly aldeburgh bookshop. West end lane books is an indie bookshop in london nw6 specialising in friendly and helpful. The tour will run from tuesday 16th to friday 21st june and will include events at rogans books, bedford, chorleywood bookshop, rickmansworth, west end lane books, london, harts books. Pitshanger bookshop has been a feature on pitshanger lane for nearly 20 years. Fiercely independent, were familyowned and place excellent service at the epicentre of all our offerings, from regular free author talks to book. Independent bookshop selling a wide range of new release titles. The british library of secondhand books, raved the new statesman. West end lane books a friendly, independent bookshop in west hampstead nw6 offering author events, childrens story time and a beautiful selection of fantastic books. Following on from last week, we have kim morris, manager of the. Following on from last week, we have kim morris, manager of the lovely west hampstead indie, west end lane books. Once a home for horses, blacksmiths and workshops, otago lane is now also home to a record shop, vintage store, tea room and clockmakers workshop.
Daunt books 51 south end road, london nw3 2qb, 0207794 8206. We also carry a very select sale stock, can order books from america within a week, and will trace out of print items to order. Next up is danny van emden who works at west end lane books, a really amazing indie in west hampstead, london. Family owned and fiercely independent since 1994, west end lane books is the bookshop to go to for all your literary needs. Just check out their twitter feed if you dont believe me. West end lane books nearst find and buy products from. A tour of london bookshops west end lane books hampstead.
Fiercely independent, were familyowned and place excellent service at the epicentre of all our offerings, from regular free author talks to book launches, reading groups and schools events. It was started by laurence worms ash rare books and his then director, kenneth fuller. Bookshop in london, west end lane ask for free quotes. Part of the thrill is the setting in an elaborate victorian railway station, buffers and ticket grille still in place. Declaring independence celebrating independent book shops. We are an independent bookshop in north west london. The worldfamous bookshop carries the widest range of titles of any bookstore in the uk, as well as a busy calendar of literary and musical events yearround. Voltaire and rousseau booksellers secondhand books bought.
The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. West end lane books, london, 277 west end ln, opening hours, books for sale, bookshop, bookstore, bookseller, book sale. We are in love with this heavenly little book about the friendship between a badger and a young cat who like to take country strolls together and observe nature. West end lane books a lovely bookshop in west hampstead with one of the best bookselling teams in london.
If you roll down the hill from hampstead, west end lane books is a great place to stop as you catch your breath in west hampstead. Otago lane is in the heart of the west end, and is easily reachable by bus no. Englands lane books 41 englands lane, london nw3 4yd, 0207586. Our september bookshop of the month is west end lane booksyale. See 5 photos from 115 visitors about independent bookshop, staff, and friendly staff. West end lane books bookstore in london foursquare. Lots of us imports, deluxe editions and a big poetry selection. West end lane books yale university press london blog. Established in west hampstead in 1994, this familyowned bookshop is known for its impressive event schedule and community engagement.
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