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Hurlingham Books

Cult secondhand bookshop, going since 1968

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Possibly the oldest independent bookshop in southwest London — Ray Cole has been running it on Fulham High Street since 1968. A gloriously crammed warren of secondhand and antiquarian stock where the joy is in the rummage, not the search bar. Hours can be idiosyncratic; that's part of the charm.

Go with time to browse and cash for the impulse buy.
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What is Hurlingham Books?
Hurlingham Books is a place in Fulham, London. Cult secondhand bookshop, going since 1968.
Where is Hurlingham Books?
Hurlingham Books is at Ranelagh Gardens, 91 Fulham High St, London SW6 3JS, UK, in the fulham-broadway area of Fulham.
When is Hurlingham Books open?
Typical hours: Monday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (and other days — see the full schedule on the place page).
Why is Hurlingham Books a hidden gem?
Hurlingham Books is a hidden gem because it's quietly excellent without the queues, hype, or PR push. Locals know about it; tourists usually don't.
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