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Recommendation for bookstore in...London
Is there a bookstore in London?
![]() Sorry - I admit that I feel a bit ashamed to ask, but I am not such a frequent guest in London as I wish I were. Last time I was there, I wasn't there - it was in March, and I only went to meet a couple of pilot veterans, and really didn't see London. Prior to that, I hadn't been in London since the late 90s. So going back to London next week, I will not only visit the National Archive, but also plan to go looking for some new aviation books. So which good bookstores are there in London where one can find high-quality WW II aviation books? I will stay near Piccadilly Circus. |
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Re: Recommendation for bookstore in...London
Motor Books just off Trafalgar Square is one of the best
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Re: Recommendation for bookstore in...London
33 St.Martins Court (Leicester Sq tube stn.)
And dont forget Foyles,higher up in Charing Cross rd. 3rd floor , military dep. they have a very good selection in aviation/military books And remember to check out - one of my favourites in discounted books Lovejoys - really worth checking out also in Charing Cross rd. its just after Les Mis Cambridge circus on the left side when you walk C.C rd towards Tottenham crt.rd. ------------------------ My recommendation, start at Motorbooks and continue up Charing Cross to Lovejoys and then Foyles (also left side) Bård |
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Re: Recommendation for bookstore in...London
Thanks a lot, Chris & Bård!
Okay - my next question: Is there somewhere one can get a beer in London? (Naw, that was just a joke - it's vacation, guys!) ![]() Chris - will return to you soon in an e-mail on that photo issue. |
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Re: Recommendation for bookstore in...London
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Another aviation/military/transport bookshop is the Ian Allan Bookshop in Lower Marsh, about 5 minutes walk from Waterloo Station. They sell far more than their own publications. |
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Re: Recommendation for bookstore in...London
Although I understand that the marvelous Aviation Bookshop on Holloway Road was sold, I half recall hearing that it (or some reincarnation thereof) now operates at another location. Is the latter true, and if so, what's the new shop like?
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Re: Recommendation for bookstore in...London
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Yes it was sold a for a while ago, and they moved to Tunbridge Wells, I think it was - I see they do ads in Flypast mag. from time to time! Bård |
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Re: Recommendation for bookstore in...London
The Aviation Bookshop ? still going strong and a nice on-line catalogue nowadays too
http://www.aviation-bookshop.com/ located next to the station in Tunbridge Wells - nice clean bright premises and comfy chairs so you can sit and browse properly ..!! only 35 mins from central London by train.. |
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Re: Recommendation for bookstore in...London
Thanks a lot, gentlemen! I'll visit all which time permits.
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Re: Recommendation for bookstore in...London
To Christer.
The Spice of Life ( a McMullen pub (Herts' brewery) ) is very convient located at Cambridge circus - for a enjoying a nice pint of bitter and even som food as well if the hunger creeps up! Have a nice trip. Bård |
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