We are based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, steeped in history and famous for rope making, shipbuilding and glass making. However the most important industries of the town was the mining and export of coal. The name 'Newcastle' comes from Norman times when Robert Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror built a castle here, he named it his 'New Castle'. A medieval walled town grew up around this new castle and became an important stronghold in the northern defences against the Scots.

The six famous bridges across the Tyne are the Redheugh bridge, King Edward VII bridge, Queen Elizabeth II bridge, The High Level bridge, the Swing bridge and the George V bridge. The latter of these is known more commonly as the Tyne Bridge.

We stock many genres of books and ephemera, new and used, scarce and collectible, we specialize in books covering the history of Newcastle/Northumberland. We also stock many books from independent publishers covering the whole of the UK on many subjects but especially topography/local history.

Formerly trading as 'Stalagluft Books' for over 3 years on Ebay, we have built a reputation for quality, and due to successful business have now expanded our services to supplying specific academic textbooks to Universities, trading contacts with many local and national independent publishers, and sourcing direct to keep our prices low.

As well as selling paperbased books we now also offer CD/PDF based books from many authors including talented young writers, and international authors. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and customer care; all books are packaged against bumping in transit. We use the best quality packing materials and all books are dispatched promptly. We can be contacted with any queries 7 days a week.

Through our unique contacts with publishers we are able to source many out-of print titles, if there is a special book you are looking for contact us and we will do our best to find it for you!
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