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Second-hand Book Sale

Looking for a new read? Come and browse a selection of books on sale, all for under £1.00...

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

We will be hosting a small book sale on the ground floor of our second-hand bookshop over May half term, with a selection of books to choose from all under £1.00 *.

All proceeds will go towards helping to maintain Greyfriars House and Garden, so it can be enjoyed by everyone, for ever.

*Books will be priced between 10p and £1.00. While stocks last. Any unmarked books upstairs will remain full price (from £2.00).

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Sale books will be displayed on the ground floor of the second-hand bookshop (no.14 Friar Street).

Accessibility

Be mindful of cobbles and uneven surfaces throughout the property.

Upcoming events

Event

Late May Bank Holiday Monday 

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on
26 May 2025
at
11:00 to 14:15
Event

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on
26 Jun 2025
at
11:15 to 12:00
Event

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on
22 Jul to 2 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
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on
1 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 20:45