John Hatchard John Hatchard John Hatchard (1769–1849) was an English publisher and bookseller, in Piccadilly, London. The Hatchards bookshop there is still in business. Hatchard had a trial at the works of the printer Thomas Bensley. He then served on apprenticeship, with John Ginger of College Street, Westminster. He later became an assistant to Thomas Payne of Mews Gate, and went into business on his own account at 173 Piccadilly, London. Starting there in 1797, he had the largest business in the retail book trade in London after four years. In 1801 Hatchard moved from 173 Piccadilly to No. 189–190; in 1820
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