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Address: Pied Bull Yard, 15 Bloomsbury Square, Bloomsbury, WC1A 2LP

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Based in Bloomsbury, beside the British Museum, it's not surprising R. A. Gekoski Booksellers has a particular interest in the Bloomsbury Group. Established in 1982, it's one of the world's leading specialist dealers in modern English, Irish and American literature, including first editions, association copies, manuscripts and archives, and artworks with literary associations. Owner Rick Gekoski has written for BBC Radio 4 on rare books and published the stories in his book, 'Tolkien's Gown and Other Stories of Great Authors and Rare Books'. Rare books available to buy include copies signed by well known authors from Oscar Wilde to Seamus Heaney.

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London Review Bookshop

14 Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1A Map

1 minutes walk from Gekoski

Opened in May 2003, with Alan Bennett cutting the ribbon, the London Review Bookshop is a welcome addition to the city's dwindling ranks of independent ... More

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Forbidden Planet Megastore

179 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London, WC2H Map

7 minutes walk from Gekoski

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James Smith & Sons

53 New Oxford Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1A Map

4 minutes walk from Gekoski

Historic Victorian family business specialising in umbrellas, walking sticks and canes. Commonly known as “the Umbrella Shop”, this immaculately presented Victorian outlet in the heart ... More

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Aveda

Urban Retreat and Chakra Rooms 174 High Holborn, Covent Garden, London, WC1V Map

5 minutes walk from Gekoski

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The Kingsley, a Thistle Hotel (formerly Thistle Bloomsbury)

Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A Map

1 minutes walk from Gekoski

Set in the heart of the West End, Thistle Bloomsbury is well positioned with the British Museum very close by and the entertainments of Covent ... More

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The Montague on the Gardens

15 Montague Street London, WC1B5BJ Map

3 minutes walk from Gekoski

Overlooking the gardens of Montague Garden Square, this sedate hotel has a peaceful feel even though the British Museum is right next door and Covent ... More

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Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler

24th September 2009 until 24th January 2010

British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B Map

3 minutes walk from Gekoski

Wrapping up the year with the third of its major exhibitions in 2009, the British Museum brings us a selection of recent archaeological discoveries from ... More

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The Staffordshire Hoard

3rd November 2009 until 31st December 2010

British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B Map

3 minutes walk from Gekoski

When it was discovered in July 2009 by metal detectorist Terry Herbert The Staffordshire Hoard was likened to the discovery of Sutton Hoo. Now the ... More

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My Little Eye Gallery

40a Museum Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1A Map

2 minutes walk from Gekoski

Micro sculptor Willard Wigan creates the smallest sculptures in the world, some of which are no bigger than a human blood cell, but if you ... More

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The Cartoon Museum

35 Little Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1A Map

3 minutes walk from Gekoski

Combining art with humour, this addition to London's museum-cum-gallery scene is refreshingly vibrant. From political cartoons of Thatcher, Brown, Bush and Blair to rare originals ... More

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Shanghai Blues

193-197 High Holborn, Covent Garden, London, WC1V Map

3 minutes walk from Gekoski

Cross the threshold of Shanghai Blues and plunge into its dimly lit innards where nattily dressed Oriental waitresses guide you through the solid lines of ... More

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Hason Raja

84 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B Map

3 minutes walk from Gekoski

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Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design

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Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design

Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B Map

3 minutes walk from Gekoski

One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in ... More

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English [Out There!]

10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1A Map

3 minutes walk from Gekoski

English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken ... More

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All Star Lanes, Bloomsbury

Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B Map

2 minutes walk from Gekoski

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The Hospital Club

24 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H Map

6 minutes walk from Gekoski

Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording ... More

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The Cove

1 The Piazza, Covent Garden, London, WC2E Map

10 minutes walk from Gekoski

Overlooking Covent Garden Piazza, the Cove is a world away from the crowds outside. Tucked up in a worn, leather armchair under the pub’s low, ... More

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Cittie of Yorke

22 High Holborn, Holborn, London, WC1V Map

11 minutes walk from Gekoski

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Madame Jojo's

8-10 Brewer Street, Soho, London, W1F Map

14 minutes walk from Gekoski

This was once a sleazy Soho strip club, as the name suggests, and it really shows. Deep reds are the dominant colour, with mirrors, booths and velvet curtains ... More