Eagle Bookshop

Secondhand, rare, and antiquarian bookshop in Bedford, UK. We love books - and book lovers. That makes us bibliophilophiles!

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@ci_68 Thank you! We created this as a one-off to key into that inter-war railway poster feel. We may produce a winter version, perhaps showing the shop frontage as well.

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It's summer, and we've gone all railway-postery outside the shop to brighten up St Peters Street and grab you as you walk past!

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From stocking-fillers at one pound to rare delights, we hope you'll find the ideal present - even if it is for yourself!

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The front desk, today, has acquired the role of confessional. I have learnt so much more from my fellow Man than I ever needed or required. What I do require now is a G&T.
Customers who said "Isn't it hot?" - lost count
Customers who said "Is this a shop?" - 2

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@gillianneale1 A real highlight 😅

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It's always a thrill to open a box of donated books, and doubly so when, nestled inside, one finds a pair of gentleman's underpants. Such a splendid treat on a Thursday afternoon.

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Needing to paint over the arrow on our neighbour's wall (in order to stop vehicles getting wedged in the alley) we took the opportunity to have a little graffiti moment. Naughty but nice 😉

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Special customers get their own chair, don't you know? Just one of the many services we offer 😉
Moving on...
Customers who said "Isn't it big in here?" : 3
Customers who said "I'll come back when I have more time" : 2

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Dr P has properly knocked it out of the park with this little gem. We have a poet and we didn't know it 😊 Here's wishing The Bard a happy 461st birthday from Team Eagle!
#shakespearesbirthday #williamshakespeare

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that I shouldn't be allowed to fiddle on my phone! Happy Easter break all - do pop in if you're passing 😊

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Lovely lovely evening last night with @PackmanKate @eaglebookshop - great turnout in all ages, ans questions from both Kate and the audience that really made me stop & think. I can't wait to read Kate's book too!

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A last chance to grab something special before Christmas Day - but we are open 11 - 4 on the days after Boxing Day until New Year if, quite properly, you want to extend the treats through the season!
If we don't see you in person, have a wonderful, chilled and happy Christmas

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Now the nights are drawing in, it's time to put on a jacket!
How about these smartly dressed thrillers from the 30s, 40s, and 50s?

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The town is preparing for another spectacular Bedford River Festival, and here at the bookshop we can't wait to welcome new customers who may welcome the odd hour or two away from the water.
#riverfestival #bedfordriverfestival
This is what we have for you:

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#GrowYourOwnBookshelf is happening this summer at The Eagle Bookshop. Come grow your own!
(Today we nurtured a colourful display of New Naturalists!)

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We purchased so many books on mountaineering recently that the only place to fit them was... well, right at the top. Luckily, our mountaineering customers are a resourceful lot!

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@likesmokenoakum @militaryhistori @churchill_alex Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon😃

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Roger wins the the prize!

The Boss: What do you think of our banner?
Roger: What banner?

Oh deary, deary me 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Just playing around with ideas for a banner to go on the railings outside. It's not as easy as I thought it might be!

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Because it is #independentbookshopweek I popped into my beloved @eaglebookshop for a treat. It was a big treat…
This is my ‘I just bought books’ face.