Topping & Company, one of the UK’s most beloved independent booksellers, has opened the largest independent bookshop in the country in York this week. The shop spans nearly 6,000 square feet across multiple floors in a historic building at 1A Museum Street, offering spectacular views of York Minster.
This new location is Topping & Company’s fifth, joining their existing shops in Bath, Edinburgh, Ely, and St Andrews. Known for its unique and inviting atmosphere, the York bookshop will feature Topping’s signature handcrafted bookcases, rolling library ladders, and will house an impressive collection of over 75,000 titles.
The building was constructed in 1860 and originally housed the headquarters of York’s Poor Law Union. In recent years, it served as a tourist information centre before Visit York left four years ago. And now a new lease of life has been given to the beautiful building,
Scaffolding previously on the side of the York building has now come down, and hanging signs bearing Topping & Company’s blue and yellow branding can be seen outside.
In addition to its vast collection of books, the York store will also host a vibrant calendar of author events and book festivals throughout the year. The opening programme is set to be announced next year, offering even more excitement for local and visiting book lovers.
You can visit the Topping & Company website to find out about upcoming events & reading groups here.
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Feature Image Credit: Topping & Company
