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The Finest Hotel in Kabul recounts the history of Afghanistan through @lyse.doucet's unique lens and utterly compelling storytelling. You won't want to miss out!
Shop in-store or online to get your own signed copy of this remarkable read 📖
Shop in-store or online to get your own signed copy of this remarkable read 📖
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Finest Hotel in Kabul recounts the history of Afghanistan through @lyse.doucet's unique lens and utterly compelling storytelling. You won't want to miss out!
Shop in-store or online to get your own signed copy of this remarkable read 📖
Shop in-store or online to get your own signed copy of this remarkable read 📖
Thank you so much @lyse.doucet for visiting Stanfords and signing copies of The Finest Hotel in Kabul, A People's History of Afghanistan ✍️ Our customers were absolutely thrilled to meet you in person and get their copies signed.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thank you so much @lyse.doucet for visiting Stanfords and signing copies of The Finest Hotel in Kabul, A People's History of Afghanistan ✍️ Our customers were absolutely thrilled to meet you in person and get their copies signed.
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
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
This exceptionally popular novel in Japan is the perfect read to kickstart your November! The Samurai Detectives is a twisting, page-turning portrayal of one of the most intriguing, evocative periods in the history in Japan.
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
This exceptionally popular novel in Japan is the perfect read to kickstart your November! The Samurai Detectives is a twisting, page-turning portrayal of one of the most intriguing, evocative periods in the history in Japan.
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
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!
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...
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? 🌍
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 👏🏻
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...
www.stanfords.co.uk/the-boroughs...
October 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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...
www.stanfords.co.uk/the-boroughs...
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...
October 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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...
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-the-es...
October 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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...
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-the-es...
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
October 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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
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-...
www.stanfords.co.uk/the-library-...
October 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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-...
www.stanfords.co.uk/the-library-...
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.
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.
October 1, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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.
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.
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 📚
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 📚
September 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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 📚
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 📚
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
#penguins
September 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
#penguins
September 28, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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...
September 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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...