Thanks for sharing! Never made it to their original shop when in London. I can only imagine how the neighborhood feels; being a long time Berkeleyite (California that is), it was a very disheartening day when Cody's Books on Telegraph Ave. closed.
Best, Mark Hall
On Friday, November 27, 2015 7:12 AM, John Walker <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Dear All,
To-day is last day at Berkeley Square for Maggs Booksellers. However, they should soon be safely installed at 46 Curzon Street, and at a warehouse in the suburbs.
My wife and I are currently 'downsizing', and the removals firm talked of needing a second lorry for the books. I feel for Ed and Ben, Valerie and the rest of this great institution.
I will keep my memories of the original premises in the same mind-store where I hold the old Reading Room at the B.M., and Duke Humfrey's at the Bodleian.
Here is a photographic meander:
http://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/11/26/all-change-at-maggs-brothers/
All good wishes,
John
