Welcome to Heywood Hill

One of 50 reasons to love Britain (Sunday Telegraph)

Situated in the heart of Mayfair, London, we can offer you a unique range of services.

We sell new, old and antiquarian books as well as producing catalogues on numerous themes. Emphasis is on literature, history, architecture, biography and travel as well as keeping a well-stocked children's department.

Heywood Hill can find you books in most categories from the really obscure to the very latest and sends books across the world each day to all those who love reading as much as we do. We hope you enjoy browsing our site but most of all look forward to your visit.

Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor DSO OBE 1915-2011

PLF had been a part of HH life for as long as anyone could remember. A new book from him brought the shop to a standstill. A visit was always a treasured event full of gossip, good humour and fun.

He was never hurried, always charming and never showed any irritation when continually asked when the sequel to “Between the Woods and the Water” was likely to appear. His handwriting was legendary, we will miss him. VV

'In Tearing Haste' Interview

Children's Book Doctor

An Evening Standard investigation has revealed some shocking statistics about literacy. According to the paper, one in three children in the capital do not own a book, and one in four leave primary school unable to read or write properly.

Heywood Hill’s Children’s Book Doctor can help. Over the years we have helped many generous benefactors enhance or expand a local school’s library, in London or beyond. If you would like to find out more about this unique service please contact Rachel.

Contact Rachel

"Unquestionably the grandest surivor of them all..."

We were delighted to be descibed by Godfrey Smith in such glowing terms in his article 'Unlimited Shelf Life' in 'The Sunday Times' on 5th December, 2010. To read more of Godfrey's article on Independent Book Shops please use the link below.

Unlimited Shelf Life

Nancy Mitford Boxed Sets

With a little help from the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, we have arranged for special boxed sets of the re-issued Nancy Mitford novels to be on sale at Heywood Hill. The five novels fit snugly into a beautiful blue box, with "Love from Nancy" printed in gold on the top and on the back of each.

Order a boxed set of Nancy Mitford

'More Good Work by Anon'

At Heywood Hill we admire Emma Tennant for her passion for books, as much as her wondrous ability as an artist. In 2009 we asked Emma to select her favourite books and 'More Good Work by Anon' was the marvellous result. With typical style, Emma has produced a hugely enjoyable essay which will delight book-lovers.

Order 'More Good Work by Anon'

Where are we?

10 Curzon Street, London W1J 5HH

By tube: Green Park on the Victoria, Piccadilly and Jubilee lines is the nearest stop. Turn right out of the exit facing Green Park and walk down Piccadilly, towards Hyde Park Corner. Turn right into Half Moon Street. At the end of this street Heywood Hill is to be found on the opposite side of the road, to the left of Trumpers. View Map

Opening Times

9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
9am to 4.30pm on Saturdays, except those before Bank Holidays when we are closed.

10 Curzon Street
London W1J 5HH

Tel +44 20 7629 0647
Fax +44 20 7408 0286
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