In fact, the store stocks books dating from the 1800s, making this shop one of the most unique antique bookstores in bristol. The other has everything else including history, transport and academic subjects. Top 10 independent shops and vintage stores in bristol. The same aladdins cave of musical instruments is there, plus much more in the way of music books and a full range of items for all types of musician at the counter and room to move. The shop was a butchers back in the fifties, hence the name prime cuts. One of the friendliest bookshops in bristol, this secondhand store is run by a team of knowledgeable volunteers. The same aladdins cave of musical instruments is there, plus. Guitar shop treblerock new and used guitars, basses and. Bookmongers second hand book shop brixton south london. Dreadnought is one of the few remaining independent second hand bookshops in bristol. Rare and secondhand books, retail sale of secondhand goods in stores.
Your guide to independent bookshops in bristol, cornwall, devon, dorset, gloucestershire, somerset, wiltshire and throughout the southwest. When looking for second hand books, condition is vital. Current stock stands at over 60,000 records so prepare to be overwhelmed. The hydra is a community bookshop, community venue and meeting space. With a wide selection of classics, poetry, nonfiction, childrens books and foreign language literature, great finds are guaranteed in this brilliant bishopston store. Buy and sell second hand in and around bristol with preloved. The 8 best record shops in bristol the vinyl factory. Books for amnesty bristol amnesty international uk. Another time arounds new furniture consists of good quality furniture including beds, sofas, suites, tables and chairs, wardrobes, chests of drawers, bedside units, desks, bookcases, tv units, coffee tables and much more. Home bristol local guide shopping book shops rare and secondhand books rare and secondhand books. One of the friendliest bookshops in bristol, this secondhand store is run by a.
If youre into garments from the bygone eras, then youve come to the right place there are loads of thrift stores dotted around. Located in the heart of clifton village and is surrounded by lovely little shops, restaurants and. Visit your local bookshop in bristol galleries today for a great selection of books and gifts. Guitar shop treblerock new and used guitars, basses and accessories. Use our guide to book conditions to understand the difference between condition grades such as fair, very good and fine. Uncle sams is another of these stores that has been around for a while. Get lost in bristols best independent bookshops culture trip. Our bristol shop has been serving the local community for over a decade. When we lived in bristol i used to while away literal hours chatting with the guys in excelsior about comics old and new. In fact, the bookish town began in 1961 when richard.
Some specialise in social history, some double up as art galleries, some open their doors at night to become spaces for musicians to take centre stage, and all possess a certain charm and magic that comes when you enter a space that holds. Buy books online, new and secondhand online bookstore. Located in the heart of clifton village and is surrounded by lovely little shops, restaurants and bars. A definitive list of bristols best bookshops for you to get lost in. Visit one of our 17 bookshops for expert advice and product knowledge. Second hand books bristol welcome to the bristol second hand books directory from. It features book shops in bristol, aust and axbridge, and includes maps and photos of bristol. It features second hand bookshops in bristol, bishopston and westbury park, who offer second hand books and. We have everything from classic childrens books to fireside fiction, super scifi, travel and history books. With 8,000 books, more than a quarter of which are secondhand. The mural work has now been completed on a painting of a trompe loeil window featuring patricks muchmissed former dog leo and his current companion and. Turn up some secondhand treasure at one of these brilliant vintage shops in bristol.
We believe that our service offers one of the simplest and most convenient places to sell second hand books online, offering an immediate value for the second hand books you want to sell. Book shops bristol welcome to the directory of bristol book shops and recommended bookshops in bristol. The idea of transforming this welsh town into a goto dream for literary lovers simply didnt start overnight. I owe my life to a secondhand bookshop richly evocative. A definitive list of bristol s best bookshops for you to get lost in. Mar 26, 2012 surviving secondhand bookshops in bristol.
Only secondhand books in excellent condition make the shelves and they cost a fraction of the retail. Our massive collection of over 2 million cheap used books also comes with free delivery in the uk. Located at 657 farmington ave, we offer an incredible selection of preloved treasures you cant find anywhere else. Second hand bookshops in bristol bristol second hand bookshops offering second hand books. Find us we have shops in stokes croft, bedminster, and a vintage boutique on gloucester road. Check out whats for sale on our ebay store below or use the links on the left to find out more about our three bristol shops. Bristol, in south west england, is pretty much a hub of quirkycool fashion. Mar 14, 2020 i recently went to bristol to visit my sister and there are such good charity shops and used book shops in bristol so i thought id film a come book shoppingthrifting with me video. Browse over 60,000 new titles, preowned novels and secondhand antique books, all. Whether your personal passions lean toward new releases by the hottest authors or classics from the old masters, you will find it on. Oct 01, 2015 helmed by mike savage, prime cuts has been servicing collectors and djs in bristol for 15 years now with a wide range of second hand vinyl. Run by local people as a workers cooperative, the shop grew out of bristol radical history group and other similar.
Second hand bookshops bristol welcome to the directory of bristol second hand bookshops. Sep 30, 2011 your guide to independent bookshops in bristol, cornwall, devon, dorset, gloucestershire, somerset, wiltshire and throughout the southwest. Book an appointment, bring in your unwanted designer threads, shoes, bags and trinkets and if theyre up to scratch, rag trade will resell them for. This store located close to bristol s harbourside has a wide range of secondhand stock. Instilling a love of secondhand bookshops in my own children. One of the largest used booksellers in the uk with the most comprehensive and diverse range of antiquarian, rare and collectable books in the world. While still open 5 days a week for local business, the business has sold over 15,000 books to satisfied customers worldwide. Our collection of secondhand books is huge and growing all the time, so theres always something new to discover. We are always interested in buying large or small libraries of secondhand, rare or outofprint books, so please get in touch if you are clearing an estate or looking to downsize yourbook collection. Amazon secondhand prices are listed with new prices, if available blackwells online secondhand prices are listed with new prices, if available ebay.
At alibris, every type of reader can satisfy oneofakind book cravings. Tucked away down quiet streets, bristol holds a brilliant array of bookshops. The business was established in 1994 to serve the local community, but changes in secondhand bookselling worldwide saw it enter the internet era in 1999. Bath and west books is an internet and mail order bookshop based in a tranquil rural hamlet on the outskirts of the heritage city of bath, somerset. The local community loves having a bookshop and christmas saw huge gift sales.
Quick and easy, the process offers as much pleasure as discovering an immersive new book for the very first time. Some specialise in social history, some double up as art galleries. Browse over 60,000 new titles, preowned novels and secondhand antique books, all available to buy online. Beware of the leopards books is bristols biggest and longest established bookshop, and one of the oldest in the south west. Read our definitive list of bristols best bookshops for you to wander round and. The mural work has now been completed on a painting of a trompe loeil window featuring patricks muchmissed former dog leo and his current companion and everyones best friend rosa. Second hand books bristol second hand bookshops in bristol. Guitar shop treblerock new and used guitars, basses. Her first shop was in alma vale road, clifton, bristol. World of books is one of the largest online sellers of secondhand books in the world. It features second hand bookshops in bristol, bishopston and westbury park, who offer second hand books and rare books.
Savers thrift store in bristol, ct is an impressive thrift store, a community champion and a revolutionary recycler. Bishopston books bishopston books is a small, general used book shop. At bristol street motors, we have the best and most diverse range of used and second hand cars for sale, suitable for all budgets, tastes and fuel types. Located at 657 farmington ave, we offer an incredible selection of preloved.
Bristol second hand shops covering bristol, keynsham, clifton, nailsea, portishead, horfield, brislington and others. With an ideal location halfway up park street, this is definitely a good place to spend your afternoon before heading for a spot of lunch. The business was established in 1994 to serve the local community, but changes in secondhand bookselling worldwide saw it enter the. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you. World of books is one of the largest online sellers of second hand books in the world. Bookshop dreadnought is one of the few remaining independent secondhand bookshops in bristol. It features book shops in bristol, aust and axbridge, and includes maps and photos of bristol bookshops who offer books, best selling books, cheap books and childrens books.
Hobgoblin bristol is now one of our biggest music shops, having moved to great new larger premises a few hundred yards up the road in 2010. Your guide to independent bookshops in bristol, cornwall, devon, dorset. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. It features second hand bookshops in cardiff, aberdare and cardiff city centre, who offer second hand books and rare books. Abebooks includes a buyback option amazon second hand prices are listed with new prices, if available blackwells online second hand prices are listed with new prices, if available ebay. Ask for a free quote from secondhand shops listings near you. I recently went to bristol to visit my sister and there are such good charity shops and used book shops in bristol so i thought id film a come book shoppingthrifting with me video. Run by local people as a workers cooperative, the shop grew out of bristol radical history group and other similar networks across the city. While dreadnought books specialises in history books, there is a great variety of other types of texts to sink your teeth into. Second hand bookshops cardiff welcome to the directory of cardiff second hand bookshops. Independent bookshops in southwest of the uk books. It lists those who provide second hand books in bristol.
Welcome to the ukcbd christian secondhand book dealers index where youll find that rare or hard to find title isnt so hard to find after all. Independent bookshops in southwest of the uk books the. Fri 3 rd and sat 4 th bristol premier fair the passenger shed, station approach, bristol bs1 6qh fri 1pm to 7pm. Yet another excellent book of stories on human rights hits shelves. Here i stand is a collection of stories and poems on subjects which although written for children are quite hard hitting. Established in 1993,another time around services the bristol area with new and secondhand furniture. Join the community and place free local classified ads today, hassle free. Independent bookshops grow for second year after 20year decline. Books for amnesty bristol 103 gloucester rd, bristol. We have a broad specialism in the arts, humanities and social. We have a broad specialism in the arts, humanities and social sciences, but have stock to satisfy varied interests beyond this. As one of the more established shops, their range is full of vintage band tshirts, cool hats, coats and pretty much everything else.
Beware of the leopard books st nicholas markets bristol. Another time around new and secondhand furniture, horfield. It appeared in the times on monday as their childrens book of the week but unlike many of the recent amnesty picture books this is not. Dec 10, 2019 turn up some second hand treasure at one of these brilliant vintage shops in bristol. We have a broad specialism in the arts, humanities. Dreadnought is one of the few remaining independent secondhand bookshops in bristol. Bristol second hand shops find a second hand shop in bristol. Whether its the latest book release, fiction or nonfiction. It also includes those who offer rare books and used books in bristol.
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