PIN Foyles

Legendary Book Store

This giant and legendary bookshop comprises 4 flours of 200 000 different titles. There is 6.5km of shelf-space with 37000 square feet of retail space.They also provide magazines,stationery, classical music CDs , printed music with more over 80 expert booksellers.

History

Founded by brothers William and Gilbert Foyle it first opened on Charing Cross Road in 1903. It has recently entered the modern era and moved its flagship store a few doors down the street into a purpose-built “bookshop of the future” - the first purpose built in the world

Triptide thoughts

The biggest library we have ever seen and there is almost everything here a book lover could dream of. Even if there is nothing you are particularly looking for you will find something. A great place to browse.

How to get there

By London Underground: the bookshop is located next to Tottenham Court Road Station which is served by Central and Northern lines. It is about 2 minutes walking from the station to the shop

By Bus: take Routes 24,29,176

Owner

William Souef

I am a passionate Frenchman who loves London with its history, culture and diversity. I am living in Wandsworth during a six month internship during which I am enjoying London life to the full....