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Bookstore · London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London, United Kingdom

Columbia Road Books

Boovie ReadFit

Best for finding your next book

Worth a look

2 listed facts · Low confidence

An independent bookstore on Columbia Road. A library nearby and posted opening hours make this a practical bookstore for finding your next book.

  • Bookish atmosphereStrong
  • Bookish atmosphere (Boovie inference from place type)
  • Library nearby
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160 Columbia Road, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London, United Kingdom

Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30 · Sa 10:00-18:00 · Su 09:00-17:00

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