Cecil Court, known as Booksellers’ Row, is a charming pedestrian street in central London, renowned for its art, antiques and books.
TRIVIA: Named after Robert Cecil, Queen Elizabeth I’s chief advisor. As history says, Mozart composed his first symphony at No. 9 while residing there in 1764-65.
Here are the doors of a few shops on that Court.
Alice Through the Looking Glass Shop is of course as the name implies, sells various Alice themed paraphernalia.
Marchpane is another shop linked to Alice in Wonderland. It is a specialist in children’s and illustrated books dating from the 18th century to the present day.
Goldsboro Books is a bookshop first opened in 1999 and specialises in selling signed hardback first editions of books.
Panter & Hall is a gallery of original prints and sculptures by twentieth century and contemporary British artists.
I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
This looks a fun street to explore.
Some lovely stores there. Great photos.
I’d have to start early if I was going to explore this street. I love the shops.
Haha it was just a short street so I think you’ll be ok. Unless of course if you will try to read every book you fancy.
A place I’ll have to check out the next time we’re in London next year.
There’s so many things to see and do all around. Good luck for next year 👍
I used to work right around the corner from Cecil Court and walked through most days. It’s still a place I pass frequently and I always enjoy the shop windows if I have time to stop for a bit 🙂
That is pretty enjoyable. Especially to pass by during you break from work.
Brilliant Teresa, I’ve not come across these before. We only have one bookshop where I live! Criminal, so many are closing down. Actually I don’t buy books anymore, I just use my e-reader, so I’m partly to blame.
Well, sometimes it’s not the books but the other knick knacks that you find inside the store that makes you stay for hours. Hopefully these stores stay open.
It’s a wonderful street and you have reminded me I haven’t been for ages. That must be remidied as a priority.
Thanks I guess a visit is due.
Few doors are more important or more tempting than doors to book shops. This was a wonderful post!