Independent bookshop · 781 Fulham Road, SW6 5HA London
United Kingdom
Bookshops in London
The Atlas lists 202 independent bookshops in London, 41 of them selling secondhand books — including 14 antiquarian booksellers. 3 have a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 1.5 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop · 82 High Road Leyton, E15 2BP London
Independent bookshop · 13 Blenheim Crescent, London
Independent bookshop · 50 Cross Street, N1 2BA London
Independent bookshop · 207-209 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2JU London
Step-free access
New & secondhand · 70 Lower Clapton Road, E5 0RN London
New & secondhand
Independent bookshop · 278 Hackney Road, London
Independent bookshop · 43 Dover Street, London
Independent bookshop · 10 Middle Lane, London
Independent bookshop · 175-179 Oxford Street, W1D 2JS London
PoetryCafé
Independent bookshop · 240 King Street, London
Independent bookshop · 134 Regent's Park Road, NW1 8XL London
Independent bookshop · 184 Fleet Street, London
Religious
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 679 High Road Leyton, E10 6RA London
Independent bookshop · 2 Arundel Street, London
Independent bookshop · 8 Thurloe Place, Westminster
Independent bookshop · 73 Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8PS London
Independent bookshop · 47 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET London
Independent bookshop · 204 Uxbridge Road, Westminster
Independent bookshop · 236 Westbourne Park Road, W11 1EL London
Independent bookshop · 38 Kennington Lane, SE11 4LS London
Independent bookshop · 375 Upper Richmond Road West, London
Independent bookshop · 239a Fulham Road, London
Independent bookshop · 3-5 Sackville Street, W1S 3DN London
Independent bookshop · 22 Thurloe Street, London
Independent bookshop · 159 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0NY London
Independent bookshop · 12 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY London
Step-free access
Independent bookshop · 16 Sayer Street, SE17 1FH London
Step-free access
Independent bookshop · 38 Golders Green Road, NW11 8LL London · Open now
Bookshop questions: London
- How many bookshops are listed in London?
The Atlas currently lists 202 active bookshops in London. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in London?
41 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in London?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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