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Annals of John Sandoe Books Ltd · Chelsea

1957

Grand Opening

10 Blacklands Terrace, Chelsea

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Bookstore History

Established in 1957 by John Sandoe, this legendary independent bookshop is tucked away just off King's Road in Chelsea, London. Housed inside a charming cluster of interconnected historic buildings, the interior is famously packed from floor to ceiling with wooden shelves overflowing with general literature, poetry, art, history, biography, and hard-to-find European titles. Known for its traditional, unpretentious atmosphere and knowledgeable long-serving staff, John Sandoe (Books) remains one of London's most cherished neighborhood literary landmarks.

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