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Five great bookstores on Charing Cross Road in London
Discover our top picks for the book lover.
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The world’s first purpose-built bookshop
Foyles
If you’re looking for a top independent bookstore in London, look no further than Foyles on Charing Cross Road, London’s legendary booksellers row. Foyles was acclaimed as the world’s first purpose-built bookshop when it opened over 100 years ago. Today you can browse more than 200,000 titles.
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In the book trade for more than fifty years
Henry Pordes Books Ltd
The well-known antiquarian Henry Pordes has been dealing in second-hand books for over 50 years. The store is run by Francesco Ponti and Rita Servidio, and all the staff are passionate book lovers.
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Political stories
Bookmarks
Bookmarks is Britain’s premier socialist bookstore, with titles ranging from radical kids to the black struggle.
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For the comics fan
Gosh! Comics
For the dedicated fangirl or boy, Gosh! Comics carries a range of graphic novels that will make your eyes pop out of your head. Pow!
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From bargains to rare collectors' gems
Any Amount of Books
Whether you’re looking for a rare signed first edition or just a second-hand paperback, Any Amount of Books will probably spread across 6.5km of heaving shelves.