Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 5 and Version 4 of Book Warehouse, SE1 7AB
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| One of a small chain of bargain bookshops, with half a dozen outlets in London. This one's very close to [[Waterloo Station]], on the corner of Waterloo Road and [[Locale Lower Marsh|Lower Marsh]]. |
One of a small chain of bargain bookshops (half a dozen outlets in London, as of July 2008); this one's very close to [[Waterloo Station]], on the corner of Waterloo Road and Lower Marsh. |
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Books are arranged by category; these include history, transport, erotica, photography, design, cookery, health, fitness. They also have fiction and children's books. On [[Kake]]'s July 2008 visit the science fiction section was really quite pathetic, consisting mainly of several books by each of a few big names — Terry Brooks, Arthur C Clarke, Robert Jordan, etc. On the other hand, the transport and London sections were pretty good, and I bought one or two books from each - <i>The Bus We Loved</i>, a history of the Routemaster; <i>Jewish London: An Illustrated History</i>; and another one about the history of Hammersmith and Fulham — for just under £15 for all three. |
Books are arranged by category; these include history, transport, erotica, photography, design, cookery, health, fitness. They also have fiction and children's books. On [[Kake]]'s July 2008 visit the science fiction section was really quite pathetic, consisting mainly of several books by each of a few big names - Terry Brooks, Arthur C Clarke, Robert Jordan, etc. On the other hand, the transport and London sections were pretty good, and I bought one or two books from each - <i>The Bus We Loved</i>, a history of the Routemaster; <i>Jewish London: An Illustrated History</i>; and another one about the history of Hammersmith and Fulham - for just under £15 for all three. |
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On another visit in January 2014, [[Kake]] failed to find any interesting London books. |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], January 2014.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], 14 July 2008.</div> |
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formatted_website_text='thebookwarehouse.co.uk' host='81.187.166.218' |
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One of a small chain of bargain bookshops (half a dozen outlets in London, as of July 2008); this one's very close to Waterloo Station, on the corner of Waterloo Road and Lower Marsh.
Books are arranged by category; these include history, transport, erotica, photography, design, cookery, health, fitness. They also have fiction and children's books. On Kake's July 2008 visit the science fiction section was really quite pathetic, consisting mainly of several books by each of a few big names - Terry Brooks, Arthur C Clarke, Robert Jordan, etc. On the other hand, the transport and London sections were pretty good, and I bought one or two books from each - The Bus We Loved, a history of the Routemaster; Jewish London: An Illustrated History; and another one about the history of Hammersmith and Fulham - for just under £15 for all three.
Kake's verdict: Definitely worth a look if you're passing, since you might well be able to pick up a bargain; but the stock is too hit-and-miss for it to be worth a special trip.
Accessibility: Step-free access, but the shop floor is quite cluttered (see photos linked below).
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