The white horse bookshop in marlborough, wiltshire, has been named vintage independent bookshop of the year, with two london shops finishing in second and third place. Theyll be supporting the marlborough litfest, where ill be appearing as part of the wiltshire writers panel on friday 23 september. Marlborough has a wide, historic high street which on an overcast sunday was still busy with visitors and shoppers. The white horse bookshop marlborough 2020 all you need to. White horse bookshop, 6 high street, marlborough, wiltshire sn81hn. A bibliophiles dream, the white horse bookshop is housed in a 16th century townhouse on the high street in marlborough. The white horse bookshop yale university press london blog. White horse bookshop in marlborough, pond f 6 high street. White horse bookshop can be found at pond f 6 high street. The white horse bookshop in marlborough has much to celebrate this year as it marks 75 years since the shop first opened its doors in the parade. White horse bookshops 75th birthday marlborough, wiltshire.
I live in scotland but still order and buy my perfume from this wee hidden gem of a shop, 1010 would recommend. The multiaward winning white horse bookshop first opened its doors in 1943 and has stood on its present site a 16th century townhouse in marlborough. Jan 20, 2016 at the weekend, i visited the white horse bookshop, an independent bookshop in malborough, wiltshire. Multiaward winning independent bookshop in a beautiful tudor building in the heart of. Please see uk for further details and contact edwina pearce on 01672 512071 to book your place. With their support, the white horse bookshop should be a thriving literary and arts hub at the heart of the community. Please consult government travel advisories before. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. A wonderful local independent bookshop in the heart of marlborough. The white horse bookshop in marlborough, owned by robert hiscox hiscox insurance and brian kingham chairman, reliance security group has won business of the year at the annual wiltshire life awards. The marlborough white horse, also called the preshute white horse, is a hill figure on granham hill, a fairly shallow slope of the downland above the hamlet of preshute, southwest of marlborough in the county of wiltshire, england. Sep 23, 2011 the white horse bookshop in marlborough, wiltshire, has been named vintage independent bookshop of the year, with two london shops finishing in second and third place. The latest white horse books cashback available at quidco. A bibliophiles dream, the white horse bookshop is housed in a 16th century townhouse on the high.
Chalke valley history festival book signing at chalke valley history festival sunday 28th june visit website. Mere literary festival book signing at mere literary festival friday 16th october at 16. It contains a small art gallery at its rear where the author event was being held. Multiaward winning independent bookshop in a beautiful tudor building. View profile view profile badges get a job like angus partner jobs in melksham. The white horse bookshop is just one of many interesting buildings in the town. The white horse bookshop, 6 high street, marlborough 2020. Mere literary festival book signing at mere literary festival friday 16th october at. Waitrose hilliers yard, high street, marlborough, sn8 1aa 0.
It is also one of the largest independent online bookshops, with over 200,000 titles. White horse bookshop the summer holidays are upon us, so what better time for a visit to our bookshop of the month the charming white horse bookshop in the historic town of marlborough. See more ideas about england, marlborough wiltshire and house styles. Although we are much more than just a online bookshop, we remain independent and inspiring readers of all ages continues to be our passion. February th, 2019 a oneday workshop in watercolours. The marlborough horse lies in the grounds of marlborough college and is the smallest horse in wiltshire. Marlboroughs white horse bookshop saved the bookseller. At the weekend, i visited the white horse bookshop, an independent bookshop in malborough, wiltshire. Especial thanks also to the white horse bookshop in marlborough, wiltshire, who last week put on a fantastic and well attended evening signing session and supplied both customers and author with wine. Alternatively, please send us a message using the contact form below. In existence for over eighty years, the white horse has received generous investment in recent years and undergone a tasteful refurbishment to create three floors of cultured heaven with its own gallery. Marlborough literature festival co the white horse bookshop 6 high street marlborough wiltshire sn8 1hw.
The multiaward winning white horse bookshop first opened its doors in 1943 and has stood on its present site a 16th century townhouse in marlborough, wiltshire since 1949. Marlborough literature festival, registered uk charity number 1149252. I tutor full day workshops and hope to see you there. With the marlborough literary festival coming up in october and a host of fascinating local attractions bringing visitors from all over the uk, we highly. White horse bookshop book signing at white horse bookshop marlborough tuesday 24th march visit website. The white horse bookshop in marlborough could expand its range of books by 75 per cent following its buyout by two wealthy businessmen.
White horse wins vintage indie prize the bookseller. It was the second time ive visited the shop and each time is just as lovely as the other its such a friendly and welcoming shop. The white horse bookshop in marlborough, wiltshire librarything. Best hotels near the white horse bookshop, marlborough, england. Dating from 1804, it is one of several such white horses to be. The white horse bookshop has pledged to plant a tree for every book sale from the shortlist from their shop in marlborough until the announcement is made. New chapter for white horse bookshop the wiltshire gazette. See 1 photo and 1 tip from visitors to white horse bookshop. The white horse bookshop wiltshire muddy stilettos wiltshire. Over 80 years old, it reopened in 2014, renovated, redesigned and restocked with a second floor of books and a fantastic art department in the lower ground floor. Hotels near the white horse bookshop, marlborough on tripadvisor. Check white horse bookshop in marlborough, 6 high street on cylex and find.
The white horse bookshop in marlborough runs a wide variety of creative art courses. Wiltshires deputy lieutenant robert hiscox, who lives at the rainscombe park estate in oare, and aldbourne estate owner brian kingham have joined forces to buy the freehold of the independent store from michael pooley, who has run it since 1973. Here you will find details of everything we do books new, rare and collectables, art materials, art classes, events, newsletters and related articles, contact details and an exciting virtual tour of the building. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Although we are now much more than just a bookshop we are also an online bookshop we remain independent and inspiring readers of all ages continues to be our passion.
Free loyalty card with the guardian on 1st october 20% off at this independent. Quidco uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, improve performance, provide advertising relevant to you and track sales to. To celebrate, the store will be promoting a book from every year since 1943, discovering the gems of each age and remembering some of the classic literature that has woven into the fabric of contemporary culture. Booksellers in marlborough there are 4 other booksellers. With the marlborough literary festival coming up in october and a host of fascinating local attractions bringing visitors from all over the uk, we highly recommend poppin. White horse bookshop marlborough shop opening times and. Robert hiscox, former deputy chairman of lloyds of london and honorary president of hiscox insurance, and brian kingham, founder and group. The white horse bookshop, marlborough, united kingdom. Marlborough hosts a literary and jazz festival each year, and the shop. View all hotels near the white horse bookshop on tripadvisor.