Latest reviews for Arts & Culture in Charing Cross, London, United Kingdom

The Dover Bookshop - The Dover Bookshop by golem

golem — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:48:14 +0000

Review by golem

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7836 2111

This is probably the best visual arts and illustration bookshop in London. An amazing collection of visual material.This is probably the best visual arts and illustration bookshop in London. An amazing collection of visual material.

Lovejoys - Bargain Book Bonanza by stantoncarlisle

stantoncarlisle — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:15:53 +0000

Review by stantoncarlisle

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7437 1988

As a bargain book seeker I love this place. So what if its above a sex shop with a tawdry looking carpet. This is bookmans paradise ... stacks of remainder books and dvds at low prices. I always look here before I skim to HMV - the dvds are often cheaper - they stock a good selection of wild world cinema and offbeat classics. The manager has a good eye, the bookstock is nearly always interesting. Great place to pick up good books on all-round interesting topics. Always surprising.As a bargain book seeker I love this place. So what if its above a sex shop with a tawdry looking carpet. This is bookmans paradise ... stacks of remainder books and dvds at low prices. I always look here before I skim to HMV - the dvds are often cheaper - they stock a good selection of wild world cinema and offbeat classics. The manager has a good eye, the bookstock is nearly always interesting. Great place to pick up good books on all-round interesting topics. Always surprising.

Henry Pordes Books - tasty Selection by stantoncarlisle

stantoncarlisle — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:23:21 +0000

Review by stantoncarlisle

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7836 9031

They keep the rare books near the checkout and other second hand books in the first space as you walk into the shop. Of more interest is the room next door with an amazingly good selection of new coffee table and reference books. Theres always some fabulous stuff here, mouthwatering books at incredible prices. The manager/owner has a good eye for whats cool and interesting. Kind of what separates a good bookshop from a run-of-the-mill books for cash place.They keep the rare books near the checkout and other second hand books in the first space as you walk into the shop. Of more interest is the room next door with an amazingly good selection of new coffee table and reference books. Theres always some fabulous stuff here, mouthwatering books at incredible prices. The manager/owner has a good eye for whats cool and interesting. Kind of what separates a good bookshop from a run-of-the-mill books for cash place.

Any Amount of Books - Bibliophiles Heaven by stantoncarlisle

stantoncarlisle — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:14:33 +0000

Review by stantoncarlisle

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7836 3697

During the Golden age of Charing Cross Road this was a two shop franchise that sucked in torrents of great books. Filling its shelves with prime book meat. Now its a one shop store and its still pretty good, depending on whats arrived that week - bargains in the basement - and assorted others upstairs - and fun things in the window. Great old style secondhand bookshop that can be a musty treasure trove.During the Golden age of Charing Cross Road this was a two shop franchise that sucked in torrents of great books. Filling its shelves with prime book meat. Now its a one shop store and its still pretty good, depending on whats arrived that week - bargains in the basement - and assorted others upstairs - and fun things in the window. Great old style secondhand bookshop that can be a musty treasure trove.

The National Gallery - A world of art by RR123

RR123 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:42:34 +0000

Review by RR123

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7839 3321

Website: http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Tags: paintings, art, culture

The National Gallery brings together art from around the world and you can walk through the centuries soaking it in. If you're not an art expert or would just liek to learn a bit more, you can get an audio guide to take round with you (for which a fee applies) and that can really help to bring the pictures to life.

Whilst the majority of the gallery is free, they do also have paying exhibitions. You can often get into these for half price on a Wednesday night though, so it is worth checking.

There is also a nice cafe at the gallery where you can get soup sandwiches or tea and cakes. Very pleasant.The National Gallery brings together art from around the world and you can walk through the centuries soaking it in. If you're not an art expert or would just liek to learn a bit more, you can get an audio guide to take round with you (for which a fee applies) and that can really help to bring the pictures to life.

Whilst the majority of the gallery is free, they do also have paying exhibitions. You can often get into these for half price on a Wednesday night though, so it is worth checking.

There is also a nice cafe at the gallery where you can get soup sandwiches or tea and cakes. Very pleasant.