Brett wolstencroft, 56, cofounded the company at its flagship marylebone shop in 1990 with james daunt, now the managing director of waterstones. Interior of daunt books marylebone high street branch. Daunt books a very special sunday beckons with a chance. I cant believe id never visited before, especially as its so central just a ten minute walk from bond street tube station. Its initial marylebone branch, opened in 1912, claims to be the first custombuilt bookshop in the world. The edwardian elegance of this renowned book shop certainly makes for a great snap. If ebooks, ipads and kindles leave you weeping for the printed page then the nostalgia drenched daunt books is the place for you. Founded in 2010, we grew out of daunt books, an independent chain of bookshops in london and the southeast. Daunt books marylebone, london, greater london marylebone. Renowned book shop occupying an impressive georgian building on marylebone high street.
If youre looking for one of the most instagrammable bookshops in london, look no further. Daunt books publishing is an independent publisher based in london. Daunt books is a bookshop you absolutely must visit if youre a book lover in london. It was tempting to buy one or two books but in the. Daunt books marylebone 17 extraordinary bookstores mnn. May 01, 2017 daunt bookshop in marylebone with its oak galleries, skylights and its creeky wooden floors. Chelseas iconic daunt books is set to close because of. Daunt books in chelsea will soon close because of crippling business rates and a diminishing population making the area feel like a seaside town, its manager said. Its hard to pronounce, but its well worth exploring. Daunt books marylebone high street, london modern retail.
We publish the finest and most exciting new writing in english and in translation, whether thats literary fiction novels and short stories or narrative. Daunt books, 8384 marylebone high street, london booksellers near baker street tube station all in london. Daunt books, 83 marylebone high street ucl the survey of. Apparently the picture above of the main oak galleries is a must have image for many instagram owners. The books can be found sorted alpabetically, or by countries. Designed specifically for travelers with limited time in london, this tour allows you to check off a range of southern englands historical attractions in just one day by eliminating the hassle of traveling between each one independently. Deceivingly large, this marylebone bookshop has original edwardian oakpaneled galleries filled with a huge selection of books. Opening hours for daunt books stores in the uk opening. Christmas shopping is in full swing as i walk down marylebone high street towards my rendezvous with the bookseller james daunt. Daunt bookshop in marylebone with its oak galleries, skylights and its creeky wooden floors. Daunt books was founded in 1990 by james daunt in this beautiful edwardian and antiquarian shopfront on marylebone high street in london. Daunt books sell a wide selection of topographical books as well as fictional, historical. Daunt books cheapside, 61 cheapside, london ec2v 6ax. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
See 400 photos and 101 tips from 2940 visitors to daunt books. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Daunt books, london marylebone high street opening hours. If you plan to drop by today thursday, it is open 6. Dec 16, 2011 christmas shopping is in full swing as i walk down marylebone high street towards my rendezvous with the bookseller james daunt. Oxfam marylebone bookshop shopping in marylebone, london. Marie by madeleine bourdouxhe daunt books publishing. Housed in an original edwardian bookshop since 1989, the marylebone branch of daunt is as it might have been a hundred years ago.
Opening times most local government in london have an opening time of 08. Manager brett wolstencroft says the area is starting to feel like a seaside town. Skylights provide plenty of natural light for viewing. Since the seventeenth century, marylebone has been a fashionable area of london that people visit to wander the georgian streets and absorb the chic atmosphere. Find out all details about marylebone library, listed on local government category in london, united kingdom. The original there are now five other branches can be found on marylebone high street and is housed within a beautiful old edwardian building, replete with oak bookcases stacked, quite literally, to the ceiling. Is this the final chapter for londons independent bookshops. Daunt books was opened on marylebone high street over 25 years ago by james daunt, and has been part of the marylebone community ever since. As with most of the book shops on this tour, i only visited. Find out how to become a partner to enhance your listing and access other benefits. Ive lived in marylebone ever since i moved to london from stockholm twelve years ago, and daunt books on marylebone high street remains my favourite place in the area to this day. Daunt books locations are also beautiful spaces, filled with dark wood shelves, green lamps, and gold light. Marylebone library opening hours 2020 the time now. The ivy cafe, marylebone, is a short walk from daunt books which was opened on marylebone high street over 25 years ago by james daunt, and has been part of the marylebone community ever since.
Daunt books marylebone, marylebone high street, london. This becomes obvious once you step through the doors into the edwardian gallery of the flagship marylebone store. I came in, sat down with a book about transylvania and lost myself in time. Phone numbers and contact details for daunt books marylebone, daunt books holland park, daunt books cheapside, daunt books chelsea, daunt books hampstead, daunt books belsize park, owl bookshop, the marlow bookshop, harts books, as well as opening times, address and event details. Bookshop, harts books, as well as opening times, address and event details. A few minutes south, on oxford street, the panic is palpable but. Daunt books marylebone, 8384 marylebone high street, london w1u 4qw. We started opening them about four or five years ago. Phone numbers and contact details for daunt books marylebone, daunt books.
Mats klingberg managing director of trunk clothiers. Daunt books marylebone, 83 marylebone high street, marylebone, london w1u 4qw opening times. We publish the finest and most exciting new writing in english and in translation, whether thats. Location 83 marylebone high street, london w1u 4qw daunt books is a chain of bookshops in london, founded by james daunt. So, it is easy to find interesting books and a visit is an interesting experience for bookinterested people. The original location in marylebone, which opened in. Daunt books is an original edwardian bookshop with long oak galleries and graceful skylights situated in marylebone high street, london, traditionally.
Unique bookshop where the decor makes you feel as if time stopped in the edwardian. At the heart of the store is a long, galleried main room with a beautiful arched window. Having seen an item on the store in time out magazine i wanted to go and take a look. Theres nothing more pleasant than whiling away an hour or two settled snugly within the peaceful oasis that is daunt books. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. A list of daunt books stores in the uk with opening hours and useful information. The ivy cafe, marylebone, is a short walk from daunt books which was opened on marylebone high street over 25 years ago by james daunt, and has been part of. Here are some of the arts and attractions you need to check out during your stay. Opening hours for daunt books, london marylebone high. The 10 best restaurants near daunt books, london tripadvisor. The pictureperfect bookshop thats designed for travellers daunt books.
Daunts in marylebone high street is a favourite destination for book lovers. Everyone was pleased and then there was one solitary snippy article. Opening hours for daunt books stores in the uk opening hours uk. Opening times for daunt books fulham chelsea london. Unlike many shops on our top ten list, daunt books is relatively modern being formed in 1990 however. And daunt books is a cathedral to reading, complete with stained glass and oak railings. Daunt books is an original edwardian bookshop with.
Using london as a base to travel europe or the world. Though not strictly a travel bookshop, this beautiful edwardian store will always be. Email address i would like to receive newsletters from daunt books marylebone daunt books hampstead daunt books chelsea daunt books cheapside daunt books publications harts books marlow bookshop owl bookshop submit. Jan 31, 2020 daunt books in chelsea will soon close because of crippling business rates and a diminishing population making the area feel like a seaside town, its manager said. Unless you hire a car, visiting stonehenge, bath, and windsor castle in one day is next to impossible. Mar 20, 2015 is this the final chapter for londons independent bookshops. Daunt books for travellers independent booksellers london. Have we missed a great spot for shopping in marylebone. It traditionally specialised in travel books and in 2010 began to publishing its own books. Daunt books london 2020 all you need to know before you. Daunt books is an absolutely amazing place with a very special atmosphere. Daunt books london, united kingdom bookstore facebook.
Below are the normal opening hours for daunt books, london marylebone high street. Daunt books marylebone shopping in marylebone, london. You must come here stock up on guidebooks, literature from the place youre traveling to, andor to get inspired to start traveling again. Daunt books london 2020 all you need to know before. Daunt books is an original edwardian bookshop with long oak galleries and graceful skylights situated in. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you.
A tour of london bookshops daunt books, marylebone. Restaurants near daunt books, london on tripadvisor. Daunt books is a chain of bookshops in london, founded by james daunt. Daunt books, travel bookshop the ivy cafe marylebone. A few paces into the shop and you begin to smell the musky aroma of new books. Just a few doors down from the wonderful daunt, this cosy and huge flagship oxfam bookstore offers an opportunity to add charity to your bookish purchases. Scott fitzgeralds tender is the night, set on the lovely cote d. Daunt books publishing dedicated to publishing brilliant. Daunt books 83 marylebone high st paddington st united kingdom. The time now provides marylebone library full information.
This page will provide you with all the information you need about whsmith baker street, marylebone, including the hours of opening, location info, email address and additional details. As with most of the book shops on this tour, i only visited for the first time last year, but ive. Daunt books, travel bookshop the ivy cafe, marylebone. Daunts books in marylebone, london the marylebone hotel. Daunt books offers lots of books, started with guides, maps, fiction, nonfiction and other stuff. Today thursday daunt books marylebone closes at 19. This curious edwardian bookshop is perfect for those with a severe case of the travel bug before i begin, its important to note that there are actually quite a few branches of daunt books, but the marylebone offshoot is the o.
131 33 1052 989 1211 195 710 702 870 814 1259 774 672 870 987 787 395 122 596 384 721 1188 685 678 1145 1358 568 474 1193 948