Independent bookshop · 14 Colliergate, YO1 8BP York
A crime-fiction specialist in York.
Crime
United Kingdom
Bookshops in York
The Atlas lists 14 independent bookshops in York, 5 of them selling secondhand books — including 1 antiquarian bookseller. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 1.2 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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New & secondhand · since 1970
A tall Georgian townhouse in the shadow of York Minster, with secondhand books on five floors reached by a winding stair. Maps and prints add to the pleasure of an unhurried climb.
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Independent bookshop · 13 High Petergate, YO1 7EN York
Independent bookshop · 5 Patrick Pool, YO1 8BB York
Independent bookshop · 1 Museum Street, YO1 7DT York
Independent bookshop · 74 Goodramgate, YO1 7LF York
ComicsChildren's books
Independent bookshop · Church Street, YO62 5AD York
Independent bookshop · Market Place, YO62 5BL York
Independent bookshop · 8 Bootham, YO30 7BL York
Independent bookshop · Fishergate, YO10 4AB York
New & secondhand · 19 Micklegate, YO1 6JH York
New & secondhand
Bookshop questions: York
- How many bookshops are listed in York?
The Atlas currently lists 14 active bookshops in York. 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 York?
5 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 York?
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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