Walthamstow Waterstones remains closed after huge fire

The Walthamstow branch of Waterstones remains closed, a week on from a major fire at an east London shopping centre. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-29 02:17:02 UTC ]
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