Derbyshire second hand shops find a second hand shop in. We also have a large selection of green penguins and paperbacks to suit the budget reader. The university of derby has a suite of rooms here, and derbyshire careers service has a conference centre. Derbyshires scarthin books beating the odds since 1974 pages. At the edge of a lake in the village of cromford, derbyshire youll find scarthin books, that claims to be the most charming bookseller in the uk and they are absolutely right. Bookshops in matlock, derbyshire find bookshops in matlock, derbyshire on the matlock mercury directory. The business was started by alastair scrivener in 1997 in a building that was originally a victorian shop with living accommodation. Scarthin books cromford 2020 all you need to know before you. Theres a little coffee shop on the top floor so you can get a coffee and slice of home made cake then browse for. We also sell notions and equipment plus our very popular. What book shops should be scarthin books, cromford. Independent bookshops in central england books the.
The british book awards named bookmark the independent bookshop of the year in 2001. Countryside booksellers at cromford mill is a small, specialist book retailer. Set in the picturesque village of cromford, derbyshire, scarthin books has been running for 40 years, selling new, second hand and antiquarian books. The business was started by alastair scrivener in 1997 in a building that was. It has rooms full of new and old books, a delightful cafe and what can best be described as a small. Tom bates visits a favourite haunt scarthin books of cromford. The book shop comes complete with cafe and a great location overlooking the. I live quite close to a welsh town called hay on wye which is full of second hand book shops. We have an excellent book search service where we can help you find out of print books, click here for more details on this book search. The village has good shops, restaurants and pubs, including some specialising in minerals and second hand books. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Quiltessential is a specialist online retailer of materials and equipment for patchwork and quilting.
Steeped in history and set in a beautiful location, cromford. Its a 3storey house over the millpond, crammed to the rafters with everything from new fiction to secondhand rare. If you are around the area and love books scarthin is an absolute must with a huge and varied collection for all tastes and ages. The guardian has the top 10 secondhand bookshops in the uk. Bookshops central derbyshire cromford secondhand and antiquarian bookshops in the uk 2020. Elections were held on thursday 3rd may 2007 for the derbyshire dales district council. Cromford bridge is more than 500 years old and has a ruined bridge chapel attatched. There are some good walks, especially along the canal from cromford wharf to high peak junction, where there is a visitor centre, lea wood pumping station and the start of the high peak trail. This is a great book shop which encourages you to have a lazy few hours searching for books in the amazing shop with tonnes of rooms character and charms. We have been running the bakewell bookshop since 2012. The shop was established as a book swap centre 20 years ago and you can still exchange your old tomes for other peoples. Bookshops in belper, derbyshire find bookshops in belper, derbyshire on the belper news directory. Manager david booker said the shop had a 20% sales increase after the.
Owners of scarthin books, in cromford, derbyshire, were told in. Claire house charity shops are always a really good place for cheap books. Cromford is in the masson ward of the dddc with 2 representatives. Bookstore specializing in antiquarian, childrens books, derbyshire books. Antiques loft, cromford, matlock derbyshire, welcome to the antiques loft we sells a variety of new and second hand products including antiques, hardware, fireside accessories,companion sets, coal hods. Scarthin books cromford updated april 2020 top tips. Scarthin books cromford 2020 all you need to know before. We specialise in traditional countryside books, with a special focus on angling, but also stock books on natural history, travel, derbyshire, history and biography. We currently stock approximately 50,000 secondhand books on almost every conceivable subject. See more ideas about book nooks, library books and books.
Scarthins has been selling new and secondhand books since the mid1970s. Derbyshire second hand shops covering derby, chesterfield, high peak, amber. Scarthins has been selling new and secondhand books. Here you will find a range of fascinating activities for all the. Second hand bookshops in lincolnshire and south nottinghamshire youll be surprised to find the huge range of books we have in our second hand book shops, from the best bedtime stories to food and. Book end is located right by the 700yearold stone bridge in bakewell, derbyshire. Our passion for books has inspired us from the beginning. Unfortunately, we dont have a database of these titles so its a case of visiting the shop and being prepared to lose yourself for hours at a time in the relevant sections to try to find what it is youre after. The popularity of the surrounding towns of buxton, ashbourne, bakewell and matlock, as well as the many outdoor attractions of the peak district and staffordshire moorland, make high peak bookstore and cafe an ideal location, and a destination on its own merits. Secondhand bookshops in the midlands national trust. My favourite bookstore currently in derbyshire is scarthin books, cromford. Scarthin books cromford bookshop for the majority of. Unfortunately, we dont have a database of these titles so its a case of visiting the shop and being prepared to lose yourself for hours at a time in the relevant. So whether you chose to shop in one of derbyshires big town centres or a weekly local market.
New and secondhand book shops buxton and high peak. Scarthin books cromford bookshop for the majority of minorities. This section shows recent secondhand book purchases and showcases notable collections. My favourite bookshop, and its 5 minutes up the road from me in cromford derbyshire. Scarthin books from cromford in derbyshire was on the list. University of derby, devonshire road, buxton, derbyshire sk17 6ry tel. The promenade, scarthin, cromford, derbyshire, de4 3qf. Wirksworth shopping and shops wirksworth,derbyshire. We sell a wide range of quality, 100% cotton fabrics for making patchwork quilts, dressmaking and other textile crafts.
Uks top 10 secondhand bookshops abebooks reading copy. We have been in business since 2005 and selling online since 2010. Visit cromford mills for a complete day out, the start of your journey exploring the derwent valley mills world heritage site. The bookstore itself started as a family run business a collaboration of a mother and a daughter, partners and managers. Books aba, ilab scarthin books is based in a threestorey, 2000 sq. Welcome to scriveners scriveners books and bookbinding is one of the guardians 10 best secondhand bookshops in the uk. Key open at advertised times phone before travelling appointment necessary.