Hatchards Hatchards Hatchards is a branch of Waterstones, and claims to be the oldest bookshop in the United Kingdom, founded on Piccadilly in 1797 by John Hatchard. After one move, it has been at the same location on Piccadilly next to Fortnum and Mason since 1801, and the two stores are also neighbours in St. Pancras railway station as of 2014. It has a reputation for attracting high-profile authors and holds three Royal Warrants. The oldest bookshop in the United Kingdom, Hatchards was founded at 173 Piccadilly, London, by John Hatchard in 1797. It moved within Piccadilly in 1801, to No.189–190;
Peabody Bookshop and Beer Stube properties , including revitalizing the Brexton Hotel In the 70's the Peabody hosted Saturday film festivals. In 1979, the Peabody suffered the loss of two long-time performers; singer - violinist Max Rathje who knew every regualar's favorite song, and Vincent Cierkes, popularly known as “Dantini the Magnificent." The shop closed not long after Rose's death. The building at 913 North Charles Street was demolished in 1997, to make way for a parking lot. Natalie Standiford based Charmicael's Bookshop, in "How to Say Goodbye in Robot" on the Peabody Bookshop. Peabody Bookshop and Beer Stube The Peabody Bookshop and Beer Stube