James Alexander Bookshop feature

Crown Walk’s New Resident

How encouraging parking nearby), is an ideal spot. to see one of the It’s a lovely mix of neighbouring many vacant shops and everyone has been shop premises in so friendly and welcoming.”

Bourne become

occupied at Terry’s concept is a hybrid shop, the end of July! somewhere between a used

James Alexander Books has book retailer and a gift shop; the appeared in Crown Walk vintage books are displayed in with enthusiastic owner, Terry a user-friendly way with cards

Myles, happy to introduce and gifts in amongst the stands, himself and his plans. including an attractive range of greetings cards from Draw, the

“I’ve been selling books online for Sussex-based card company. many years and, after previous work in the furniture trade, I felt the time was right to set up this venture. Although my home is near Grantham and I looked at several potential locations for the shop, Bourne, and Crown Walk in particular, ticked all the boxes. There is an online arm of the business too, operated by one of his sons, selling gifts which include Penguin and Tintin merchandise, James Alexander-branded diffusers and scented candles, posters and framed prints. his two sons, a nod towards the fact that this is indeed a family-run business, one which

Here, near to the centre of town, And the name of the shop? deserves to succeed , having (off the main street so people can James and Alexander happen been brave enough to start up browse at ease and still enjoy free to be the middle names of in such troubled times as these.

JAB - Bookmark 11.19.indd 1 20/11/2019 11:40 VINTAGE BOOKS, CARDS AND GIFTS

Unit 10, Crown Walk, West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9PB

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Tuesday to Thursday 10.00am - 3.00pm | Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm | Saturday 9.30am - 2.00pm