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Foyles: the new flagship store opens as we reflect on the chaotic years and the famous shoplifters

Mon 14th July, 2014Mon 14th July, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Founded in 1903 by brothers William and Gilbert Foyle, the Foyles flagship bookstore on Charing Cross Road in central London recently relocated a few hundred yards down the road. Leaving the premises …

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Booksellers Row at Cecil Court – a Victorian gem in central London

Mon 10th February, 2014Mon 10th February, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

Packed full of charming Victorian shop-frontages, the pedestrian-only Cecil Court links Charing Cross Road and St. Martin’s Lane in central London, and is an essential stop-off for bibliophiles, antique map fans …