π London's Oldest Bookstore: Hatchards π
π Hatchards, established in 1797, is not only the oldest bookstore in London but also holds the distinction of having three Royal Warrants granted by Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and then Prince Charles, making it the only bookstore to sell books to the royal family. It is said that Oscar Wilde was also a regular visitor here. ππ π Located on Piccadilly in the heart of London, this bookstore is open for business by eight or nine in the morning. π π Inside, there is a special bookcase that houses many first editions and rare antique books. If you're interested, you can ask the staff to open the bookcase and browse through them. ππ π The store also sells many books signed by authors, and it's a great place to pick up a signed copy as a memento, like the signed edition of The Haunted Wood. π²π» π I particularly love the atmosphere of London's bookstores. The violet swallows, the antique staircases, quotes from famous personalities in every section... the scent of books, flowers, and wood makes for an experience that's worth spending a whole day immersed in. πΈππ² #Lifestyle #NoteInspiration #SoloTravel #LondonBookstores #Bookstore #BookstoreRecommendations #LondonExploration #BookstoreWorthSpendingAWholeDayIn