Hatchards
A five-floor Georgian bookshop on Piccadilly, founded in 1797, with mahogany tables, shelves of signed editions and royal warrants from the King and Queen.
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Did you know
Oscar Wilde signed his books at the round table on the ground floor, which is still there and still called Oscar's table.
Local tip
Open seven days a week, with shorter hours on Sunday. Look out for the shelves of signed editions and the portrait of John Hatchard on the staircase.
Finding it
- Address
- 187 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LE
- Nearest station
- Green Park (Tube), 352 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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