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London’s best independent bookshops, Bookshops of London

Bookshops of London

Last updated on February 27th, 2023London is arguably the greatest literary city in the world, and there is nothing better than losing yourself in the stacks and shelves of the capital’s bookshops. Sadly, lockdown and social distancing have thrown an economic spanner in the works for our capital’s booksellers. But fret not book lovers, here…

Charles Dickens Museum Christmas

Charles Dickens Museum – Christmas and Beautiful Books

Last updated on August 17th, 2020As one of London’s top destinations for booklovers, it makes sense to see beautiful books headlining a new exhibition at the Charles Dickens Museum this November. As the house dresses itself for Christmas, it’s also preparing for the festive display Beautiful Books: Dickens and the Business of Christmas, where you…

best bookshop cafes in London, London's best bookshop cafes, independent bookshops London

Best Bookshop Cafes in London

Last updated on December 28th, 2023Is there anything better than a good book and a slice of cake? I think not. London has some enchanting bookshops where you can practically curl up with your favourite tome and tuck into a delicious slice and a cuppa. Here are 12 of the best bookshop cafes in London….

Covent Garden in one day, things to do in Covent Garden

Covent Garden in a day

Last updated on August 17th, 2020Covent Garden is London’s living theatre, a canvas of the city’s enchanting past and its immersive present. It was once Nell Gwynn’s playground with her King, and home to the oldest theatre in London with its 500 ghosts of theatre past. Eliza Doolittle sold flowers to Mr Henry Higgins outside…