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Programme of Events | 2025
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KENDAL BOOK FAIR

Saturday, 22nd November at Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal LA9 4PU (opp. Macdonald's) - around 8 dealers with secondhand, antiquarian & collectable books.

See North West Book Fairs for more details plus a calendar of further events.

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November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Signed by Arthur Ransome & he has drawn a sailing boat in ink underneath, Pigeon Post will be at Neil Summersgill's stand - Illustrated, Children's & Detective Fiction Book Fair 8th Nov 10-4pm. Pavilions of Harrogate HG2 8NZ @tarsociety.bsky.social @aransome.bsky.social www.pbfa.org/fairs/northe...
October 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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The Adventures of Wonk by Muriel Levy along with many more Ladybird books will be with Humford Mill Books at the Illustrated, Children's & Detective Fiction Book Fair Saturday 8th November 10-4pm. Pavilions of Harrogate HG2 8NZ . Comp ticket www.pbfa.org/fairs/northe...
November 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Kim: A Scottie by Barbara Muir will be with Sarah Keys Books at the Illustrated, Children's & Detective Fiction Book Fair Saturday 8th November 10-4pm. Pavilions of Harrogate HG2 8NZ www.pbfa.org/fairs/northe...
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Judith in Hanover by Winifred Foley will be with
The Book House at the Illustrated, Children's & Detective Fiction Book Fair Saturday 8th November 10-4pm. Pavilions of Harrogate HG2 8NZ . More details and comp ticket www.pbfa.org/fairs/northe...
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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The Apache Girl by Arthur Mills - "Mills for Thrills!" - will be with Black Cat Books at the Illustrated, Children's & Detective Fiction Book Fair Saturday 8th November 10-4pm. Pavilions of Harrogate HG2 8NZ . More details and comp ticket www.pbfa.org/fairs/northe...
October 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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A first edition in dust jacket of The Cricket Term by Antonia Forest will be with Peakirk Books at the Illustrated, Children's & Detective Fiction Book Fair Saturday 8th November 10-4pm. Pavilions of Harrogate HG2 8NZ . More details and comp ticket www.pbfa.org/fairs/northe...
October 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Peril in the Pennines by Winifred Finlay will be with TP Books at the Northern Illustrated, Children's & Detective Fiction (Harrogate) Book Fair 8th Nov, 10-4pm. Pavilions of Harrogate, Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, N. Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ www.pbfa.org/fairs/northe...
October 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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I have fianlly got around to reviewing these wonderful books by Lissa Evans. juxtabook.co.uk/2025/10/19/o...
Old Baggage, Crooked Heart, V for Victory by Lissa Evans
Old Baggage, Crooked Heart, V for Victory is the most charming and moving trilogy. Crooked Heart was written first and this book and the next feature Noel, a small boy becoming a teenager across th…
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October 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This coming weekend is the CLAPHAM BOOK FAIR on Sunday, 26th October at the Village Hall, Cross Haw Lane LA2 8DZ.

Around 8 stalls with secondhand & collectable books & ephemera ~ café and nearby car parking.

See North West Book Fairs for more details plus programme of events.

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October 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Lovely article in the @lancasteruni.bsky.social newspaper by Connie Hawley on the pleasures of book fairs, browsing physical books & meeting sellers in person. Ilkley Book Fair got a name-check and that's us in the picture too! (pic @dbderbzbooks.bsky.social) scan.lancastersu.co.uk/2025/10/17/b...
Book Fairs: Second-Hand Book Dealers and The PBFA -
For book-lovers everywhere, a second-hand book fair resembles a gold mine. The thrill of rummaging through boxes of books and scouring shelves for the perfect edition is incomparable, something many o...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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After the demise of Typepad the Juxtabook blog is back. I am still learning the wordpress ropes so it will hopefully improve over time! juxtabook.co.uk
Juxtabook
Book reviews and book news from bookseller CL Hawley
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October 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Sunday 12th October the MANCHESTER BOOK FAIR at Gorton Monastery M12 5WF. Around 20 dealers with secondhand, antiquarian & collectable books & ephemera ~ café & car park.

Please see North West Book Fairs | The Monastery for further details.

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October 8, 2025 at 5:41 AM
This coming weekend is the BARTON BOOK FAIR on Saturday, 11th October at the Village Hall PR3 5AA.

Around 18 stalls with secondhand, antiquarian & collectable books & ephemera ~ café and a large car park.

See North West Book Fairs for more information plus further dates.

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October 8, 2025 at 5:39 AM
It's the Hornby Book Fair on Saturday, 4th October at The Institute, Main Street LA2 8JR ~ around 13 dealers with secondhand, antiquarian & collectable books & ephemera ~ with an excellent café and nearby car parking.

See North West Book Fairs for further information.

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September 30, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Rebecca West's The Modern Rake's Progress. Illustrated with 12 double page colour illustrations by David Low. Low was best known for his war time cartoons, and he was the originator of Colonel Blimp. Larger format (285 by 220mm (11¼ by 8¾ inches)) gives the illustrations the space they deserve.
September 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It's the Gargrave Book Fair on Saturday, 20th September at the Village Hall, West Street BD23 3RD ~ around 18 dealers with secondhand & collectable books & ephemera ~ with an excellent café and nearby car parking.

Please see North West Book Fairs for further information.

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September 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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York Book Fair, the UK's largest book fair, is nearly upon us. The fair is enormous, over 200 book dealers, and is over two days, 12th September, 12:00 - 19:00 and 13th September, 10:00 - 17:00 at The Knavesmire Suite, York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX. Comp ticket yorkbookfair.com
September 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
KENDAL BOOK FAIR

Saturday, 6th September at Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal LA9 4PU (opp. Macdonald's) - around 8 dealers with secondhand, antiquarian & collectable books.

See North West Book Fairs for more details plus a calendar of further events.

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September 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Settle Book Fair Monday 25th August 10-4pm. Victoria Hall, Settle, Yorkshire. Just off the A65 - mailchi.mp/35a187eb96dd... 12 book dealers and a cafe in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales town of Settle.
The Pusuit of Love by Nancy Mitford
The Pusuit of Love by Nancy Mitford - Folio Society illustrated edition in slipcase.
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August 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August

SETTLE BOOK FAIR at Victoria Hall, Kirkgate BD24 9DZ ~ around 12 dealers with secondhand & collectable books & ephemera ~ café, nearby car parking.

See North West Book Fairs for more details plus a calendar of more events throughout the year.

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August 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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There are two more @nwbf.bsky.social in August. On Tuesday 12th at Gargrave Village Hall and Bank Holiday Monday on 25th August at the Victoria Hall, Settle. Both Gargrave and Settle are beautiful places and make a great day out with added books!
August 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM