Bookshops recommended by members

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Scarthin Books in Cromford, Derbyshire, has a good selection of second hand poetry books which are usually at a good price - £3 to £5 or so. They also have a selection of new poetry books written by some of the most contemporary authors. As well as this there is homely vegetarian cafe which serves delicious grub ideal to sit and read your new poetic purchase. The shop is a converted three story house but has a lot of space and a good selection of books on most subjects. I think it is well worth a visit. 
Recommended by Timothy M Jones

Oxfam Bookshop, London Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
Oxfam has dedicated bookshops (no bric-a-brac or used clothes) in many large towns and cities and the chain is expanding. All the shops have some poetry on their shelves at reasonable prices. Some of the shops have poetry specialists among their volunteer staff. Some branches have a "wants book" and will look out for requested titles.
Recommended by Patricia Collins

Roundstone Books, 120 Lowergate, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1AG
Tel: 01200 444 242 Email: joharbooks@aol.com
Open 10am-5pm Tues, Thur, Fri, Sat. Run by Jo Harding, this shop has an extensive poetry section. Provides an excellent free booksearch service for books that are not in stock, rare or out of print. Displays work by local writers and offers friendly and helpful service to writers and readers of poetry.
Recommended by Rod Riesco

Sweetens of Bolton, 86 Deansgate, Bolton, Lancashire
Tel: 01204 528 457
Displays work by local writers, offers a friendly and helpful service to readers and writers of poetry.
Recommended by Rod Riesco
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