J R Hartley could have saved himself the bother.... this is the place to come for second-hand books.
Quality, choice and even collectibility is high, with some items commanding a price that, if not premium, is still a small jump past the pound or two with which you must part for a curio, a rush of nostalgia, a reunion with a well-thumbed friend, or your first foray into a new subject. All that, or something about Ronnie Corbett and a Worzel Gummidge annual. But it all happens in the knowledge that your purchases support the regional St Giles Hospice charity, which also has shops elsewhere in town selling more general ware.
Here, the books are divided into subject, with history and travel being particularly impressive. A comfy armchair awaits those who want to try before they buy.
Vinyl records - some desirable and attractively priced - are a real draw, although a bargain bin of VHS tapes may not hold massive appeal. Still, it remains a browser's paradise and well worth visiting with a friend to share the inevitable I-used-to-have-this Proustian rush. Ideal for hard-to-buy-for people or stocking fillers. Great deals are to be had on collected works and sets. read more