An independent bookshop celebrating the cultural richness of the famous curry mile in manchester and its unique. Mar 05, 2015 manchesters literary heritage, stretching fro. John and sue worthy, trading as the rochdale book company, opened an antiquarian and second hand book shop in 1972, but had to close at the end of 2005 to make way for a large roundabout. Second hand shopping in manchester and beyond creative tourist. Usa or uk, then select from the country flag in the top right corner. Welcome to george kelsall booksellers littleborough bookshop. We buy rare and second hand books from around the uk. It lists those who provide second hand books in leicester. From bestselling new releases to wellthumbed handmedowns, via comics, cookery, and the downright kooky, heres our guide to the best bookshops in manchester. The default is for bookshops worldwide though you can always toggle to usa or uk after the search. More than setdressing for your brandnew vintagelook shelves, books are there to learn from and lose yourself in and are the perfect gift for just about anybody. Christian bookshops in greater manchester a simple guide to help you find your local christian bookshop, and. Antiquarian books for sale in manchester mortenbooksellers.
Second hand books leicester second hand bookshops in leicester. New and secondhand books, in english, arabic, urdu, farsi, kurdish, hindi. Sep 30, 2011 independent bookshops in northwest england your guide to independent bookshops in merseyside, manchester, the isle of man, cheshire and lancashire fri 30 sep 2011 19. Jun 10, 2015 this was my loss because lurking off longley lane is one of my favourite things in the whole wide world. We sell online, through abebooks uk and amazon uk, and are open to. We sell online, through abebooks uk and amazon uk, and are open to the public, 10am5pm, 5 days a week. Secondhand bookshops are a dying breed, getting priced out by high street bookstores and alienated by the rise of the sinister electronic reader. John and sue worthy, trading as the rochdale book company, opened an antiquarian and secondhand book shop in 1972, but had to close at the end of 2005 to make way for a large roundabout.
We are five minutes from the airport and on several of the main bus routes from manchester. We place a strong emphasis on selfstudy and you will spend a lot of your time reading, in order to get a better understanding of your subject area. Manchester s new independent bookshop has opened in the northern quarter. Whether its the latest book release, fiction or nonfiction. Mar 08, 2007 and the second hand bookshops in charing cross road are also not as great as they probably should be. Id like to visit any nice used book shops with a decent amount of books on sale. We have been established in the south of manchester for over 20 years. But even the delights of whiling away hours in foyles or your local independent cant compare to stumbling upon improbably tiny shops, where every surface is groaning under the weight of ancient leatherbound tomes and dogeared out of print paperbacks. Bill hudson transport books 1270 second hand books. Ej morten booksellers specialises in new, secondhand and rare antiquarian books with an emphasis on history, military history, travel and literature. Second hand books leicester welcome to the leicester second hand books directory from. I have not tried it yet, but there is a scheme, where if your boroughs library in greater manchester has not got a book, you can borrow it from another borough. The bookshop is closed for now because of the corona virus, to follow the social distancing advice.
Whether its the latest big name blockbuster or a oneoff textbook your grandpa once told you about, the independent bookshops of manchester are sure to. We sell online, through abebooks uk and amazon uk, and are open to the public, 10am5pm, 7 days a week. Part of the thrill is the setting in an elaborate victorian railway station, buffers and ticket grille still in place. We know that student finances can be tight, so sell us your used course books. I will still be checking the email if anyone needs to get in touch. A wide range of jewish titles are stocked, including liberal, reform, conservative and orthodox publications, as well as secular and academic titles. Leno, john bedford as well as small printing business, he set up a second hand bookshop in holywell street. List of secondhand bookshops in manchester including. John doherty, trade unionist and radical, opened a small.
Second hand bookshops stockport welcome to the directory of stockport second hand bookshops. Nov, 2012 by james scott with the second hand booktrade looking rather worn and frayed around the ages, mm browses the best places to pick up inexpensive books. Heading back to the world of secondhand staples, manchester bookbuyers is a prime spot for stocking up on plenty of holiday reads. There is a an unbeatable selection of cheap secondhand books.
A refined and elegant bookshop with plenty of atmosphere. It features second hand bookshops in stockport and buxton, who offer second hand books and rare books. Books and computer equipment the university of manchester. We have been established for over twenty years in south manchester. This awardwinning family bookshop one of the top 50 in britain offers titles for adults and children new and secondhand plus stationery, gifts and educational toys and games. Independent bookshops in northwest england books the. Head inside, past the bar and down into a treasure trove of secondhand books. A family business since the 1960s, this secondhand bookstore and comic shop on shudehill is a manchester institution, especially the music. If your collection is too large to bring in, we can arrange to call at your home to view and purchase. The coolest independent bookshops in manchester culture trip. Oct 01, 2009 the british library of secondhand books, raved the new statesman. Has anyone got any recommendations of good second hand book shops in greater manchester.
From bestselling new releases to wellthumbed hand medowns, via comics, cookery, and the downright kooky, heres our guide to the best bookshops in manchester. We have over almost 20 years experience in the book trade, starting with our first bookshop in dorset on the south coast of england. If youre looking for advice, our specialist high street bookshops are staffed by expert volunteers. Has anyone got any recommendations of good second hand book shops in greater. A family business since the 1960s, this secondhand bookstore and comic shop on shudehill is a manchester institution, especially the music thats often played from the shops speakers out onto the pavement. Theyre also noted for their impressive selection of classical records and cds.
A great place to look for gifts or niche tastes, the eclectic collection of both fiction and nonfiction offers something for everyone. Browse bookshops in manchester featuring photos, videos, special offers and testimonials to help you choose the right local bookshops for you. This large second hand bookseller stocks antiquarian titles and publishers remainders. We specialise in second hand christian books, of which we have about 3750 catalogued at any one time.
Browse over 60,000 new titles, preowned novels and secondhand antique books, all available to buy online. The best independent bookshops in and around manchester. Specific search or random browse, have a pick, pick a surprise, surprise yourself. Our main interest has always been in buying and selling selected secondhand and antiquarian books, both through a traditional bookshop and online worldwide. Mar 29, 2019 more than setdressing for your brandnew vintagelook shelves, books are there to learn from and lose yourself in and are the perfect gift for just about anybody. John regularly exhibits at secondhand book fairs in the uk and europe selling specialist antiquarian and rare books sourced from around the world. Advanced used book search if you want to search for a used book located in a particular country only e.
Specific search or random browse, have a pick, pick a surprise, surprise. Rows and rows of eclectic books lie waiting to be thumbed through here at bookbuyers, and a quick visit will often fly by when you get lost in the many genres on offer. Today is world book day, when the public is encouraged to engage with books and seek out new reading experiences. Secondhand bookshops in manchester ask for free quotes. Free english classes, arabic class, and art gallery, all at alexandria library. Specialising in quirky fiction grab a friend, a coffee and a book and chill. The coolest independent bookshops in manchester second hand book store unsplash pixabay in the digital age of kindles and amazon prime, it takes more than your standard branch of whsmiths to tempt passersby into a bookshop. Mar 20, 2007 cant remeber the road name but right in centre of manchester there is a second hand book stallmarket. Christian bookshops in greater manchester a simple guide to help you find your local christian bookshop, and give it your prayer and support. Jun 21, 2001 we have been established for over twenty years in south manchester. The great british bookshop is a large uk based independent online book shop with over 250,000 titles, offering free standard uk delivery on all orders. The main categories of choice cover everything from politics to poetry and the musical influence in the shop means that the specialist collection of books on music. Whether youre looking for a novel to enjoy in the sun or something on your university reading list, bristols bookstores have it all.
The antiquarian arm of ej morten booksellers forms an integral part of the business. The best independent bookshops in and around manchester i love. During this time we have expanded into one of the largest book retailers in manchester. Millions of cheap secondhand books are offered for sale online by thousands of booksellers and bookshops on the. We have operated a bookshop on the manor house finchley site for over 25 years. At we buy books, we arent just searching for your oldest and most neglected books we want any type of books. With the second hand booktrade looking rather worn and frayed around the ages, mm browses the best places to pick up inexpensive books. I use stockport central library and bredbury library a lot and order books from there. Coronavirus covid19 update rail books is operating normally and we are currently able to dispatch orders to all uk addresses and most overseas destinations, although our delivery agents are advising that deliveries may take a little longer than usual.
You can save 33% off the retail price by purchasing secondhand course books from blackwells. Current bestsellers are guaranteed, along with many other titles arranged by genre and a great selection of related merchandise such. The only one i know of is paramount books on shudehill, but i remember it. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you. The decision to connect the didsbury village bookshop to this charming little cafe was a stroke of genius, allowing visitors to browse the selection of secondhand books before bringing their purchases through to the cafe to enjoy with a cup of tea and locally sourced fresh food. I do get stuff from there, and yet i am positive that, over the years, i have bought more books from the small oxfam bookshop near my workplace than from the charing cross road shops and baggins put together. Got 4 more books this friday from my library and 1 from a charity shop in romiley for 50p.
The best independent bookshops in and around manchester i. The friendly bookshop owner is on hand to help you pick out a. We have everything from classic childrens books to fireside fiction, super scifi, travel and history books. This secondhand bookstore is tucked away behind the art of tea, keeping owner bob a retired. Jun 12, 2018 this awardwinning family bookshop one of the top 50 in britain offers titles for adults and children new and secondhand plus stationery, gifts and educational toys and games. Second hand bookshops are a dying breed, getting priced out by high street bookstores and alienated by the rise of the sinister electronic reader. Second hand bookshop castle arcade, cardiff troutmark books. Books and computer equipment can be big expenses for international students, but there are ways to keep the costs down. Best second hand book shops in greater manchester tripadvisor. Rochdale book company specialises in rare and out of print books. Manchester has been a terrible place for these humanising and civilising emporia in recent years. Youll receive up to 40% of the retail value in blackwells gift cards or 33% by card refund.
We offer a prompt and personal service with a guarantee to despatch all orders within 48 hours of customer confirmation. Many of our books come from britain and are less common than those found on some other sites. Thats right, we want you to have a really good look around for any books you might want to sell, regardless of their age. It also includes those who offer rare books and used books in leicester. Sep 18, 2018 as much about the hunt as the find, the simple pleasure of searching out, rediscovering and breathing new life into forgotten objects of the past has an enduring appeal. Our massive collection of over 2 million cheap used books also comes with free delivery in the uk. We buy rare and secondhand books from around the uk. I can picture his stall just cant think exactly where it is. John is a member of the pbfa, aba and ilab professional bodies which specialise in both antiquarian and rare books. He wrote, printed and published drury lane lyrics himself. Here at troutmark books, we are happy to buy books from you to add to the collection in our bookshop. World of books is one of the largest online sellers of second hand books in the world. Second hand book and comic book shop located in the city centre of manchester, u.
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