Charity bookshop · 170 Portobello Road, London
Charity bookshop
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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Charity bookshop · 2 College Approach, SE10 9HY London
Charity bookshop
Charity bookshop · 9 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9JU London
Charity bookshop
New & secondhand · 70 Lower Clapton Road, E5 0RN London
New & secondhand
Antiquarian · 72 Charing Cross Road, London
Rare books
Antiquarian · 43a Duke Street St James's, London
Rare books
Charity bookshop · King Street, W6 9JT London
Charity bookshop
Antiquarian · 22 Cecil Court, London
Rare books
Secondhand · 118 Wood Street, London
Secondhand
Charity bookshop · 308 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2TH London
Charity bookshop
Secondhand · 1 Portsmouth Street, WC2A 2ES London
Academic
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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