Gay's the World
Hotspot Description:
Gay's The Word is the only specifically lesbian and gay bookstore in the UK. It is located in Bloomsbury, London. 2016 marks the 37th anniversary of the founding of the store, which first opened its doors on 17 January 1979.[1] Inspired by the emergence and growth of lesbian and gay bookstores in the States, a small group of people from Gay Icebreakers,[2][3] a gay socialist group founded the store in 1979. Various locations were looked at including Covent Garden which was then being regenerated before they decided to open the store in Marchmont Street. Initial reluctance from Camden Council to grant a lease to the bookstore was overcome with help from Ken Livingstone, then a Camden councillor, later Mayor of London. - Opening Hours:
- Monday:
- 10:00 - 18:30
- Tuesday:
- 10:00 - 18:30
- Wednesday:
- 10:00 - 18:30
- Thursday:
- 10:00 - 18:30
- Friday:
- 10:00 - 18:30
- Saturday:
- 10:00 - 18:30
- Sunday:
- 14:00 - 18:00
- Phone:
- +44 20 7278 7654
- Email:
- sales@gaystheword.co.uk
+ Event in this Hotspot
Found a mistake?
Edit or
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
updated
20-04-2016
