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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 1d

The Borough of London is a stylish collection of beautifully designed maps of each individual London borough, paired with quirky and fascinating facts about what you'll find there.
www.stanfords.co.uk/the-boroughs...

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 1d

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...

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Mike Hall @thisismikehall.com · 1d

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!

Photo of a framed poster on a staircase advertising an event at Stanfords, Covent Garden to celebrate the publication of The Boroughs of London by Mike Hall and Matt Brown, with Mike Hall standing beside it to the left

Low-angle photo of Mike Hall and Matt Brown sat on stools facing the audience at the launch event at Stanfords, Covent Garden for their new book The Boroughs of London, with shelves full of books in the background

Photo of the projection screen at the launch event at Stanfords, Covent Garden for the new book by Mike Hall and Matt Brown, The Boroughs of London. On the screen is the first slide of the presentation, with the title "How we made THE BOROUGHS OF LONDON" on the left and a detail of a map from the book on the right.

Photo of Matt Brown and Mike Hall at Stanfords, Covent Garden standing and smiling, each holding a copy of their new book The Boroughs of London. On the wall behind them is a display of framed A2 size copies of Mike Hall's London Borough map prints.

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Matt Houlbrook @tricksterprince.bsky.social · 3d

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!

Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Bookshop Day ♥️

#bookshopday

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Jonathan C Slaght @jonathanslaght.com · 5d

Dear London! I'll be at @stanfordstravel.bsky.social on Tuesday, November 11 to talk tigers and sign books. Would love to see you there! Ticket info below 🐅

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tigers-bet...

Tigers Between Empires: by Jonathan C. Slaght

This is a Stanfords, London event

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 3d

It’s Bookshop Day !! 🥳📚📖
#bookshopday

Make sure you get out and support your favourite independent booksellers. They need us !!

@stanfordstravel.bsky.social in Covent Garden, London.
THE best !! 🥰🙌

@booksaremybag.bsky.social 🧡

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Bookshop Day ♥️

#bookshopday

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 7d

Next week 15th October! Don’t miss this deeply moving conversation about courage, justice, and the global fight for women’s rights with Escape from Kabul: A True Story of Sisterhood and Defiance
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-the-es...

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 8d

Would you like to hear more of this incredible discovery? Join us in Store on 8th October with Professor James Cheshire! Don't miss the Library of Lost Maps event - Book your tickets here www.stanfords.co.uk/event-the-li...

Event - The Library of Lost Maps by James Cheshire. | Stanfords

The World's Biggest and Best Map and Travel Bookshop. For over 170 years, explorers, travellers and adventurers have looked to us as map specialists to get them where they need to go, and back again.

www.stanfords.co.uk

Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 8d

At the heart of University College London, nestled in the centre of Bloomsbury, lies a long-forgotten map library packed with thousands of maps and atlases. After Professor James Cheshire stumbled upon it, he spent three years sifting through hundreds of dusty drawers to see what was there...o

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 8d

Our Map of the Month for October is an incredible collection of long-forgotten maps and atlases. These hidden gems are all collected and thoroughly detailed in the stunning The Library of Lost Maps by James Cheshire published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
www.stanfords.co.uk/the-library-...

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 9d

15th October - Join us for an unmissable evening with acclaimed journalist and best-selling author Karen Bartlett, as she discusses her extraordinary new book, Escape from Kabul: A True Story of Sisterhood and Defiance.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-escape...

The Escape From Kabul By Karen Barlett

This is a Stanfords, London event

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 13d

England by Rail 2026 Calendar www.stanfords.co.uk/england-by-r...

England By Rail Wall Calendar 2026

Size: 12 x 12 x .125 in.Opens to: 12 x 24 in.

www.stanfords.co.uk

Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 13d

Find our full range of calendars here www.stanfords.co.uk/catalogsearc...

Search results for: 'calendar 2026' | Stanfords

The World's Biggest and Best Map and Travel Bookshop. For over 170 years, explorers, travellers and adventurers have looked to us as map specialists to get them where they need to go, and back again.

www.stanfords.co.uk

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 13d

All aboard for a year of vintage charm! 🚂

The brand new England by Rail Calendar 2026 showcases exquisite vintage travel posters from the golden age of rail travel. From the Lake District to Somerset, get ready to explore England's top destinations in style.

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 14d

www.stanfords.co.uk

Maps, Atlases, Travel Guides, Travel Books and Globes

The World's Biggest and Best Map and Travel Bookshop. For over 170 years, explorers, travellers and adventurers have looked to us as map specialists to get them where they need to go, and back again.

www.stanfords.co.uk

Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 14d

On this ordinary Tuesday we're daydreaming of lemurs and lush rainforests 😌🇲🇬

Madagascar: a treasure trove of natural and cultural wonders is our favourite destination of the week!

We're ready when you are with our selection of guides, maps and books 📚

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 16d

Signed copies available in-store and online at www.stanfords.co.uk/the-penguin-...

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 16d

Dive into the fascinating world of penguins with The Penguin Book of Penguins, written by @ptfretwell.bsky.social and illustrated by @lisaefretwell.bsky.social! Thank you so much for visiting the store and signing copies of your charming new book, published by @vikingbooksuk.bsky.social✍️

#penguins

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 16d

This event is SOLD OUT 🚨@thisismikehall.com

www.stanfords.co.uk/event-the-bo...

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 16d

Join us for an extraordinary journey into this remarkable collection, which is also part of Stanford’s own rich history - tickets on sale here www.stanfords.co.uk/event-the-li...

Event - The Library of Lost Maps by James Cheshire. | Stanfords

The World's Biggest and Best Map and Travel Bookshop. For over 170 years, explorers, travellers and adventurers have looked to us as map specialists to get them where they need to go, and back again.

www.stanfords.co.uk

Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 16d

He was stunned to uncover some of the most significant maps and atlases from the last two centuries - many of which had not seen the light of day for decades.

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Stanfords Travel @stanfordstravel.bsky.social · 16d

At the heart of University College London, just up the road from Stanfords, lies a long-forgotten map library packed with thousands of maps and atlases. After Professor James Cheshire stumbled upon it, he spent three years sifting through hundreds of dusty drawers to see what was there...

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 19d

Happy Publication Day !! 🙌📗

The amazing Michael Palin’s latest book … 📖

‘Michael Pali In Venezuela’

… is now out in all the best bookstores.

I have my copy, make sure you get yours @stanfordstravel.bsky.social 🤗📚

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Connla Stokes @connla-stokes.bsky.social · 19d

Getting messages like this is so cool —and hearing my book was on a shelf at @stanfordstravel.bsky.social is just the BEST!
“I found your book in the travel book specialists Stanfords in Covent Garden—I'm enjoying it immensely and it's really getting me psyched for my trip to Vietnam in November.”

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