Latest reviews for Arts & Culture in Somerstown, London, United Kingdom

The British Museum - by sheilaellen

sheilaellen — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:17:54 +0000

Review by sheilaellen

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7636 1555

Website: http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk

Tags: sculptures, paintings, modern art

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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.

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.

Pollock's Toy Museum - For Big Kids by doodlekitten

doodlekitten — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:13:17 +0000

Review by doodlekitten

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7636 3452

Website: http://www.pollocks.cwc.net

Not the easiest of places to find- a detailed map is needed to locate this particular gem, unless a handy taxi driver locates it for you. Another fabulous find included in the London Pass, the maze layout of the Pollock Toy Museum enhances the feeling of exploration. Unfortunately this means it is not wheelchair friendly, and may prove difficult for the less mobile (my gran would determinedly struggle through but require medical assistance after) which is a shame as the array of toys on show is wonderful. As a nod to their global visitors, there is a selection of older toys from various countries across the globe, each displayed in a different segment (the displays are not merely contained within rooms but span the entire building- walls, stairs and all!). May not be suitable for the younger children who would prefer to just play with the toys, but a joy for the older children and the little child hidden in every adult.Not the easiest of places to find- a detailed map is needed to locate this particular gem, unless a handy taxi driver locates it for you. Another fabulous find included in the London Pass, the maze layout of the Pollock Toy Museum enhances the feeling of exploration. Unfortunately this means it is not wheelchair friendly, and may prove difficult for the less mobile (my gran would determinedly struggle through but require medical assistance after) which is a shame as the array of toys on show is wonderful. As a nod to their global visitors, there is a selection of older toys from various countries across the globe, each displayed in a different segment (the displays are not merely contained within rooms but span the entire building- walls, stairs and all!). May not be suitable for the younger children who would prefer to just play with the toys, but a joy for the older children and the little child hidden in every adult.