Independent bookshop · 16 Sayer Street, SE17 1FH London
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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 · 38 Golders Green Road, NW11 8LL London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 50 Westow Street, SE19 3RW London
Independent bookshop · 74 Tranquil Vale, SE3 0BW London · since 1949
Independent bookshop · 6 Broadway Market, E8 4QJ London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 51 The Cut, SE1 8LF London
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Independent bookshop · 138 Kingsland High Street, E8 2NS London
Independent bookshop · 395 Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9RA London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 33 Store Street, WC1E 7BS London
Independent bookshop · 19 Cecil Court, WC2N 4EZ London
Independent bookshop · 16 Fleet Street, EC4Y 1AU London
Independent bookshop · Carey Street, WC2A 2JD London
Independent bookshop · 40 High Street, SW19 5AU London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 39 Bear Lane, SE1 0UH London
Independent bookshop · 357 King's Road, London
Independent bookshop · 112 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 5EJ London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 11 Porchester Road, London
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Independent bookshop · 126 High Road Leyton, E15 2BX London
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Independent bookshop · 110 Pentonville Road, N1 9JB London
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Independent bookshop · 24 Brixton Station Road, SW9 8PD London
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Independent bookshop · 226 High Street, London
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Independent bookshop · 7 Cecil Court, WC2N 4EZ London
Independent bookshop · 14 Lordship Lane, Westminster
Independent bookshop · 93 Wood Street, London
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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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