Travel Bookshop to close in two weeks

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Tue, 23/08/2011 - 09:15 The Travel Bookshop in west London, which was made famous by the Hugh Grant film "Notting Hill", is closing down in two weeks' time. The London shop on Blenheim Crescent was founded 32 years ago and is owned by European Estates Plc, which has been looking for a buyer for the business since May. The bookshop yesterday began its two-week closing down sale, offering 50% off everything in store. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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