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Waterstone's, one of the largest high street booksellers in the UK, is a relative newcomer on the block. It first opened in Old Brompton Road, London, in1982 and now its flagship store resides at what used to be Simpsons of Piccadilly - the iconic menswear department store. Its winning formula is the 3 for 2 offers, endless supply of current pulp fiction and the sheer mass of books on the miles of shelves. It's a formula that has the purists - and plenty of authors - shaking their heads and, in extreme cases, inciting boycotts. With more than 300 stores on our high streets it is difficult to avoid this giant. However when you want to pop in for a beach read, to stock up on your university reading list or the latest biography it couldn't be more comfortable or convenient. Their branch on Gower Street claims to be the biggest stocklist of academic books in Europe.
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
15 Montague Street, WC1B | 6 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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Carburton Street, W1W | 9 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Shopping > Books
66 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 7 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Shopping > Books
19-20 Tottenham Court Road, W1T | 7 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Shopping > Books
14 Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 8 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Shopping > House and Garden
196 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 2 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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11 Howland Street, Marylebone, London W1T | 4 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Shopping > Ladies Fashion
5 Percy Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 6 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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Malet Street, WC1E | 1 minute from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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15 Gordon Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 4 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Entertainment >
12 Stephenson Way, NW1 | 6 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Attractions > Museums
Malet Place, University College London, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 3 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Attractions > Museums
29 Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 3 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
26 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 4 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Heal's 196 Tottenham Court Road, W1T | 2 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
79 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 3 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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40 Store Street , Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 3 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Education > Adult Education
18-22 Chenies Street, WC1E | 2 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 2 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
UCL University, Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 3 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Leisure > Activities
U of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 1 minute from Waterstone's - Gower Street
Swimming lessons for children and aquaphobic adults. This is one of the more popular swimming schools in London, and one of the most long-running, with over ... More

London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Fitzroy Square, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 6 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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25-33 Berners Street, W1T | 7 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
31 Marchmont Street, WC1N | 6 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Queen's Square, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 8 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Nightlife > Bars
93 Charlotte Street, W1T | 5 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
Cocktails and Indian-style bar snacks are served late into the night at atmospheric drinking den Vijay's Bar & Lounge on Charlotte ... More

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London > Business > Venue Hire
173-177 Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 5 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Business > Venue Hire
30 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 6 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 7 minutes from Waterstone's - Gower Street
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