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@stanfordstravel.bsky.social
The world's largest independent Map and Travel Bookshop. In love with adventure, since 1853.
Give your brain a workout and enjoy hours of entertainment with our fantastic selection of quiz and puzzle books! 📚Great fun, whether you’re by yourself or with friends and family. A word of warning though, may spark lively debate and awaken fierce competitiveness! 🧩
#puzzlebook #puzzle #quizbook
#puzzlebook #puzzle #quizbook
November 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Give your brain a workout and enjoy hours of entertainment with our fantastic selection of quiz and puzzle books! 📚Great fun, whether you’re by yourself or with friends and family. A word of warning though, may spark lively debate and awaken fierce competitiveness! 🧩
#puzzlebook #puzzle #quizbook
#puzzlebook #puzzle #quizbook
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I’m being especially nerdy this evening at Mapping London, an event organised by the great @stanfordstravel.bsky.social travel and map bookshop. 🗺️ 🤓
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I’m being especially nerdy this evening at Mapping London, an event organised by the great @stanfordstravel.bsky.social travel and map bookshop. 🗺️ 🤓
Did you know that we offer custom mapping here at Stanfords?
For our Map of the Month this November we wanted to showcase our online map making tool, which you can use to create custom Ordnance Survey maps for anywhere in the United Kingdom.
For our Map of the Month this November we wanted to showcase our online map making tool, which you can use to create custom Ordnance Survey maps for anywhere in the United Kingdom.
November 18, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Did you know that we offer custom mapping here at Stanfords?
For our Map of the Month this November we wanted to showcase our online map making tool, which you can use to create custom Ordnance Survey maps for anywhere in the United Kingdom.
For our Map of the Month this November we wanted to showcase our online map making tool, which you can use to create custom Ordnance Survey maps for anywhere in the United Kingdom.
Looking for the perfect gift to brighten up long wintry November evenings? We have a fantastic selection of fiction and non-fiction books, signed by your favourite authors! ✍️You can’t go wrong!
Come and visit us in-store, there’s more signed copies to be discovered! 📚
#giftideas #signedbooks
Come and visit us in-store, there’s more signed copies to be discovered! 📚
#giftideas #signedbooks
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Looking for the perfect gift to brighten up long wintry November evenings? We have a fantastic selection of fiction and non-fiction books, signed by your favourite authors! ✍️You can’t go wrong!
Come and visit us in-store, there’s more signed copies to be discovered! 📚
#giftideas #signedbooks
Come and visit us in-store, there’s more signed copies to be discovered! 📚
#giftideas #signedbooks
Shogun meets Sherlock Holmes! Our Fiction Book of the Month is The Samurai Detectives by bestselling Japanese Author Shōtarō Ikenami translated by Yui Kajita
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Shogun meets Sherlock Holmes! Our Fiction Book of the Month is The Samurai Detectives by bestselling Japanese Author Shōtarō Ikenami translated by Yui Kajita
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I'm doing some walking tours of Seven Dials with @stanfordstravel.bsky.social on Saturday Nov 15.
Come for coffee, cheese, & overpriced street food, stay for overexcited historian, whistle stop tour of the Dials, & sideways look at 1920s and 1930s London.
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-songs-...
Come for coffee, cheese, & overpriced street food, stay for overexcited historian, whistle stop tour of the Dials, & sideways look at 1920s and 1930s London.
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-songs-...
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I'm doing some walking tours of Seven Dials with @stanfordstravel.bsky.social on Saturday Nov 15.
Come for coffee, cheese, & overpriced street food, stay for overexcited historian, whistle stop tour of the Dials, & sideways look at 1920s and 1930s London.
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-songs-...
Come for coffee, cheese, & overpriced street food, stay for overexcited historian, whistle stop tour of the Dials, & sideways look at 1920s and 1930s London.
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-songs-...
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If you're in London and at a loose end this Saturday (15 Nov) I'm doing some walking tours of Seven Dials with the wonderful @stanfordstravel.bsky.social. Sign up link below.
Come for the coffee, stay for the whistle stop tour of the Dials and sideways look at the history of 1920s and 1930s London.
Come for the coffee, stay for the whistle stop tour of the Dials and sideways look at the history of 1920s and 1930s London.
Interested in the history of Seven Dials or London or the 1920s and 1930s? I'm doing some walking tours of the Dials with @stanfordstravel.bsky.social on Sat 15 Nov.
There's loads to see, but Seven Dials is so small you don't need to walk far.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/songs...
There's loads to see, but Seven Dials is so small you don't need to walk far.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/songs...
November 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If you're in London and at a loose end this Saturday (15 Nov) I'm doing some walking tours of Seven Dials with the wonderful @stanfordstravel.bsky.social. Sign up link below.
Come for the coffee, stay for the whistle stop tour of the Dials and sideways look at the history of 1920s and 1930s London.
Come for the coffee, stay for the whistle stop tour of the Dials and sideways look at the history of 1920s and 1930s London.
The travel trend is clear: wanderlust is leading the way to Central Asia! We're excited to share that the latest Lonely Planet Central Asia guide is now available in Store or online, catering to the growing demand for unique, off-the-beaten track travel experiences 🌍
#centralasia
#centralasia
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The travel trend is clear: wanderlust is leading the way to Central Asia! We're excited to share that the latest Lonely Planet Central Asia guide is now available in Store or online, catering to the growing demand for unique, off-the-beaten track travel experiences 🌍
#centralasia
#centralasia
Our Non Fiction Book of the Month in November is Tigers Between Empires: The Journey to Save the Siberian Tiger from extinction - the remarkable conversation story of one the world's most iconic animals by renowned wildlife biologist and author @jonathanslaght.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our Non Fiction Book of the Month in November is Tigers Between Empires: The Journey to Save the Siberian Tiger from extinction - the remarkable conversation story of one the world's most iconic animals by renowned wildlife biologist and author @jonathanslaght.com
Maps, maps, and more maps 🗺️ Discover the fascinating world of cartography with the latest titles and Stanfords' all-time favourites!
November 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Maps, maps, and more maps 🗺️ Discover the fascinating world of cartography with the latest titles and Stanfords' all-time favourites!
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This should be great. I also see that @jonathanslaght.com will be on R4 Start the Week on the 10th.
Will you be doing any other UK events Jonathan? (Ideally in Cambridge 😂)
Will you be doing any other UK events Jonathan? (Ideally in Cambridge 😂)
11th November - Join us for a special evening with renowned wildlife biologist and author Jonathan C. Slaght @jonathanslaght.com as he introduces his new book, Tigers Between Empires: The Journey to Save the Siberian Tiger from Extinction.
Tickets here www.stanfords.co.uk/event-tigers...
Tickets here www.stanfords.co.uk/event-tigers...
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This should be great. I also see that @jonathanslaght.com will be on R4 Start the Week on the 10th.
Will you be doing any other UK events Jonathan? (Ideally in Cambridge 😂)
Will you be doing any other UK events Jonathan? (Ideally in Cambridge 😂)
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Interested in the history of Seven Dials or London or the 1920s and 1930s? I'm doing some walking tours of the Dials with @stanfordstravel.bsky.social on Sat 15 Nov.
There's loads to see, but Seven Dials is so small you don't need to walk far.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/songs...
There's loads to see, but Seven Dials is so small you don't need to walk far.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/songs...
October 29, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Interested in the history of Seven Dials or London or the 1920s and 1930s? I'm doing some walking tours of the Dials with @stanfordstravel.bsky.social on Sat 15 Nov.
There's loads to see, but Seven Dials is so small you don't need to walk far.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/songs...
There's loads to see, but Seven Dials is so small you don't need to walk far.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/songs...
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‘A world after a word after a word is power.’
- Margaret Atwood
Shout out to some amazing female authors and their wonderful books!
✍️📚📖
@stanfordstravel.bsky.social
- Margaret Atwood
Shout out to some amazing female authors and their wonderful books!
✍️📚📖
@stanfordstravel.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
‘A world after a word after a word is power.’
- Margaret Atwood
Shout out to some amazing female authors and their wonderful books!
✍️📚📖
@stanfordstravel.bsky.social
- Margaret Atwood
Shout out to some amazing female authors and their wonderful books!
✍️📚📖
@stanfordstravel.bsky.social
11th November - Join us for a special evening with renowned wildlife biologist and author Jonathan C. Slaght @jonathanslaght.com as he introduces his new book, Tigers Between Empires: The Journey to Save the Siberian Tiger from Extinction.
Tickets here www.stanfords.co.uk/event-tigers...
Tickets here www.stanfords.co.uk/event-tigers...
October 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
11th November - Join us for a special evening with renowned wildlife biologist and author Jonathan C. Slaght @jonathanslaght.com as he introduces his new book, Tigers Between Empires: The Journey to Save the Siberian Tiger from Extinction.
Tickets here www.stanfords.co.uk/event-tigers...
Tickets here www.stanfords.co.uk/event-tigers...
Halloween special - not to be missed!
Monsters, in all their terrifying glory, have preoccupied humans since we began telling stories. But where did these stories come from?
Monsters, in all their terrifying glory, have preoccupied humans since we began telling stories. But where did these stories come from?
October 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Halloween special - not to be missed!
Monsters, in all their terrifying glory, have preoccupied humans since we began telling stories. But where did these stories come from?
Monsters, in all their terrifying glory, have preoccupied humans since we began telling stories. But where did these stories come from?
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Join author @tricksterprince.bsky.social and @stanfordstravel.bsky.social CEO Vivien for a walking tour of Seven Dials and learn about this iconic London neighbourhood.
Saturday 15th November 2025
The walk is approx. 1 hour.
Tickets here:
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-songs-... #booksky
Saturday 15th November 2025
The walk is approx. 1 hour.
Tickets here:
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-songs-... #booksky
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Join author @tricksterprince.bsky.social and @stanfordstravel.bsky.social CEO Vivien for a walking tour of Seven Dials and learn about this iconic London neighbourhood.
Saturday 15th November 2025
The walk is approx. 1 hour.
Tickets here:
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-songs-... #booksky
Saturday 15th November 2025
The walk is approx. 1 hour.
Tickets here:
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-songs-... #booksky
It's here! The #lonelyplanet Best in travel in 2026 is out and we're excited to hear about your new year travel plans ✈️
Where are you off next? 🌍
Where are you off next? 🌍
October 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
It's here! The #lonelyplanet Best in travel in 2026 is out and we're excited to hear about your new year travel plans ✈️
Where are you off next? 🌍
Where are you off next? 🌍
22nd October - Join us with Philip Parker and his new book History of the World in Maps - Tickets are availabel at the link below 👇🏻
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
History of The World In Maps - An Evening with Philip Parker
This is a Stanfords, London event
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October 20, 2025 at 6:08 AM
22nd October - Join us with Philip Parker and his new book History of the World in Maps - Tickets are availabel at the link below 👇🏻
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
Get ready to fall in love with Autumn at Stanfords 🍂 Come and say Hi in October and experience the magic of the new Season with the brilliant installations by The Yards 👏🏻
October 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Get ready to fall in love with Autumn at Stanfords 🍂 Come and say Hi in October and experience the magic of the new Season with the brilliant installations by The Yards 👏🏻
Talk & Book Signing at Stanfords with one of Britain’s most intrepid modern explorers!
Join renowned explorer, author and conservationist Levison Wood for an exclusive evening at Stanfords, as he discusses his latest and most urgent work yet The Great Tree Story
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
Join renowned explorer, author and conservationist Levison Wood for an exclusive evening at Stanfords, as he discusses his latest and most urgent work yet The Great Tree Story
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
An Evening with Levison Wood: The Great Tree Story
This is a Stanfords, London event
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Talk & Book Signing at Stanfords with one of Britain’s most intrepid modern explorers!
Join renowned explorer, author and conservationist Levison Wood for an exclusive evening at Stanfords, as he discusses his latest and most urgent work yet The Great Tree Story
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
Join renowned explorer, author and conservationist Levison Wood for an exclusive evening at Stanfords, as he discusses his latest and most urgent work yet The Great Tree Story
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
Join us for a fascinating evening with historian and bestselling author Philip Parker From ancient Babylonian tablets to real-time digital maps, this richly illustrated volume is a stunning exploration of how maps have shaped our understanding of the world.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
History of The World In Maps - An Evening with Philip Parker
This is a Stanfords, London event
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Join us for a fascinating evening with historian and bestselling author Philip Parker From ancient Babylonian tablets to real-time digital maps, this richly illustrated volume is a stunning exploration of how maps have shaped our understanding of the world.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
21st October - Join us for an evening of conversation, reflection, and literary brilliance as we celebrate the launch of A Splintering — an electrifying new novel by critically acclaimed Pakistani-American writer Dur e Aziz Amna.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-splinter...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-splinter...
A Splintering by Dur e Aziz Amna
This is a Stanfords, London event
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
21st October - Join us for an evening of conversation, reflection, and literary brilliance as we celebrate the launch of A Splintering — an electrifying new novel by critically acclaimed Pakistani-American writer Dur e Aziz Amna.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-splinter...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-splinter...
Thank you everyone for joining us at the sold out event The London Boroughs with @thisismikehall.com and Matt Brown!
Signed copies of The Boroughs of London are on sale in Store or online here www.stanfords.co.uk/the-boroughs...
Signed copies of The Boroughs of London are on sale in Store or online here www.stanfords.co.uk/the-boroughs...
October 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thank you everyone for joining us at the sold out event The London Boroughs with @thisismikehall.com and Matt Brown!
Signed copies of The Boroughs of London are on sale in Store or online here www.stanfords.co.uk/the-boroughs...
Signed copies of The Boroughs of London are on sale in Store or online here www.stanfords.co.uk/the-boroughs...
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Had a brilliant time at our Boroughs of London launch at @stanfordstravel.bsky.social last Thursday night. Great audience, lots of thoughtful questions, and plenty of good conversation afterwards. Huge thanks to the Stanfords team for putting it all together!
October 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Had a brilliant time at our Boroughs of London launch at @stanfordstravel.bsky.social last Thursday night. Great audience, lots of thoughtful questions, and plenty of good conversation afterwards. Huge thanks to the Stanfords team for putting it all together!
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Happy bookshop day to @stanfordstravel.bsky.social! I’m excited to be doing some walking tours of #20s30s seven dials with them in November. Watch this space!
October 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Happy bookshop day to @stanfordstravel.bsky.social! I’m excited to be doing some walking tours of #20s30s seven dials with them in November. Watch this space!