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Outside the Kirkdale Bookshop and Gallery

Biblio-Text: Kirkdale Bookshop and Gallery

Continuing our amble round London’s independent bookshops The Kirkdale Bookshop is not just a bookshop. Oh no. It’s the cultural heart of Sydenham and the local area, with a gallery, soothing refreshment area, arts festival and events coming out of its ears. And some books …

Lovely books on display

Biblio-Text: Muswell Hill Bookshop

Continuing our amble round London’s independent bookshops Among the leafy streets and genteel cafes of Muswell Hill stands the aptly named Muswell Hill Bookshop. It’s a lot bigger than it appears from the outside and there’s a certain pleasure to be gained from popping your …

The children's corner

Biblio-Text: Crockatt & Powell

Welcome to Londonist’s amble through the city’s independent bookshops, pausing every now and again to have a cup of tea, flip through something that looks interesting, have a cup of tea and a natter, and some more tea. Bookshops seem to be powered by tea. …