Bookshops of the West of England
Nothing equals the attraction of walking into a bookshop in an English country town; the door closes, traffic silenced, rows and rows of beautiful books, ‘Just take as long as you like’. Browsing idly, a book is chosen and a second book, then a move to other shelves passing military history, healthy living; almost picked up ‘Great Dogs I have Loved’ then spotted ‘Local Interest’. After another hour arms aching from five books, it is time to pay, a friendly chat, yes see you again, quite soon I expect.
But we have all missed our book shops during the Covid Famine. How many of them will re-open? Let’s work to ensure they all do, colinfletcherauthor.com has a list of addresses of one hundred bookshops throughout the West of England and plan to circulate our details to all of them. Are you a retailer? Want a free mention? Having difficulty ordering White Clyffe?
The interactive map will show the location of your bookshop and contact details if you decide to email this information to colin@foxhangers.co.uk. Our readers will also be able to visit your website if you provide the address, perhaps leading to an instant purchase.
The Dorset Bookshop
The Dorset Bookshop, East Street, Blandford Forum, UK
Topping & Company
Topping & Company Booksellers of Bath, 3 Bladud Buildings, The Paragon, Bath BA1 5LS
The White Horse Bookshop
The White Horse Bookshop, 136 High Street, Marlborough SN8 1HW
Devizes Books
Devizes Books, Handel House, Sidmouth Street, Devizes SN10 1SS
Waterstones, Salisbury
Waterstones, 7-9 High Street Salisbury, SP1 2NJ
Waterstones, Chippenham
Waterstones, 29 The Borough Parade, Chippenham SN15 3WL
Yellow-Lighted Bookshop
Stroud
A wonderful bookshop in the centre of the town.
