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“Secret Tewkesbury” by local author David Elder

From its Saxon beginnings to the severe floods of 2007, Tewkesbury is one of Britain’s most remarkable towns. It is well known for its Norman abbey of cathedral-like proportions and the great battle which proved to be one of the most decisive in the Wars of the Roses, but its history contains much more that has often been overlooked. In this book local author David Elder delves deep into Tewkesbury’s lost, forgotten and hidden histories, recounting some remarkable stories.

9781912054473 Bookshop Tours Of Britain Boland

“Bookshop Tours of Britain” by Louise Boland.

New 4th Edition now available
This is a slow travel guide to Britain, navigating bookshop to bookshop. Visit beaches, castles, coal mines, whiskey distilleries, stately homes and the houses of some of Britain’s best-loved historic writers – plus a host of fantastic bookshops – and find us on Page.123-124!

Also available the new edition of
Bradt’s Slow Travel Guide to the Cotswolds.

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WORLD BOOK DAY 2025 is March 6th

A date to note in your diary!

Vouchers are valid from Thursday 13th February and at alison’s throughout March.

We have all this year’s books in stock – AND : as ever –
a vast selection of titles from previous years.

Please bring your children in so can they make their choice.
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Winter Season new publications have started to arrive
so please browse through our NEW BOOK ARRIVALS

Please take a fresh look at Ian’s Read & Recommended
Recently we have added more new reviews –
some of which are available already in paperback.

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