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Greetings!
The Sandwich Bookshop has been open since 27th September 2004 in the Cinque Port of Sandwich, Kent. Our premises at 60 King Street are a unique setting for a book shop after trading for many years as Rose's Supply Stores before periods as an antique store and a flower shop before becoming the home of The Sandwich Bookshop. Restored and preserved in the manner of the orginal Rose's, entering the shop is like taking a step back in time. The clock has been stopped at ten past three for many moons and time really does seem to stand still when you browse the thousands of titles on offer.
As well as a broad selection of new book titles across a broad array of subjects, The Sandwich Bookshop also carries greetings cards, toys, games, and a range of Putumayo world music and Naxos classical music on CD. A full book ordering service is available - including researching that long lost favourite that you just can't seem to find anywhere else.
Drop by and browse at your leisure, relax in our leather arm chairs while reviewing the latest releases.
Louise, Heather, Daisy, Linda, Sonia and James will be only too happy to serve you!
Below you will find information and video links from some of our popular author events.
Meg Cabot visits Dover on 19th September 2008
This event was Meg's first visit to the East Kent where she spent a morning at Dover Girls Grammar School. As well as talking to the girls about becoming a writer and answering questions about her books, Meg formally opened the school's new library by cutting the naturally pink ribbon!
The following are links to videos of Meg's talk to the students of Dover Girls Grammar School:
In part one Meg talks about being in England and her early ambition to be a writer:
In part two Meg discusses becoming an author and The Princess Diaries:
Meg discusses her works beyond Princess Diaries in Part Three:
And finally Meg Cabot answers questions from the students:
Alison Weir visits Sandwich
Alison visited Sandwich for a talk and signing session on 6th August 2008. Below are links to parts of the talk that Alison gave on the subject of her latest work, Katherine Swynford.
Above: James Frost, Sonia Overall and Louise Vance at Winter Tales 2006 held at the Guildhall, Sandwich 28-29 January.
Alan Titchmarsh
Many thanks to everyone who came along to meet Alan Titchmarsh on the 8th May 2007 and to help him launch his new paperback novel, Love & Dr. Devon.
Leslie Thomas comes to Dover
Anyone who was lucky enough to attend the Leslie Thomas talk and signing session at Dover Library recently will have know what a treat it was! Co-presented by The Sandwich Bookshop and Dover Library the event was a great success with 83 people in attendence. In addition to coverage in The East Kent Mercury, both Meridian and BBC South East featured the event and Leslie's excellent new novel, "Dover Beach" on their early evening bulletins (see above, Leslie Thomas & Louise Vance with Rob Smith of BBC South East).
Carol Drinkwater
Many thanks to everyone who came along to the Carol Drinkwater talk and signing at the Guildhall on the evening of October 10th 2006. We truly hope everyone enjoyed the evening as much as we did! As if the evening wasn't mouthwatering enough - we can't wait to get stuck into Carol's journey along The Olive Route.
Carol Drinkwater
The Olive Route
Sandy Lyle returns to the scene of his greatest victory
If you missed the evening with Sandy Lyle, winner of the 1985 British Open at Royal St. George's in Sandwich, we do have a few signed copies of his autobiography, To The Fairway Born, available at the shop to personal callers only!
Bookshop scoops business excellence award!
After only one year of trading The Sandwich Bookshop celebrated being awarded one of the 2005 Enterprise and Training for Excellence Awards given by Technology Enterprise Kent. On November 14 2005, Bookshop owner and founder Louise Vance received the award at the TEK awards held at Dover Town Hall. Many thanks to all our customers for your continued support!!
More here... 2005 Enterprise and Training for Excellence Awards
We are pleased to provide tickets to upcoming events for local artists and puppeteers Theatre of the Small and Small Beginnings
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