Indie opened by A A Milne's son to close after 60 years

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Thu, 18/08/2011 - 12:15 A Dartmouth bookshop opened by the son of Winnie-the-Pooh author A A Milne is closing down after 60 years. The Harbour Bookshop on Fairfax Place was opened in 1951 by Christopher Robin Milne, the inspiration for the character Christopher Robin in his father's famous Winnie-the-Pooh stories.?Milne owned the bookshop for several years before selling it. It has been owned by Rowland and Caroline Abram for the last 15 years. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]

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