@Bookwells

The oldest independent bookshop in England (probably), selling books, stationery, & more.

 11 College St, Winchester, UK
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Joined March 2010
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Do you like a good murder mystery? Why not join us for a mystery in the shop. Get a team together and solve the Seven Dials Mystery at P&G Wells on Friday 13 November ticketsource.com/pg-wells-bo…
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Happy Bookshop Day!
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Great British Architecture. Join us for a great evening with Daniel Wilson @daniel_gb_arch as he talks about some of his favourite places across Britain - including medieval churches, cathedrals, Tudor palaces, Modernist housing estates, and much more. ticketsource.com/pg-wells-bo…
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Our event with @JoannaMAuthor has sold out, and we have a bit of a waiting list.
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Having a fantastic morning sharing the history of the shop for @heritageopenday @WinchesterHods #behindthescenes
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Heritage Open Days coming up. We've had a rummage out the back and have some brilliant little bits of history to share with visitors to the shop this weekend #Britainsoldestbookshop #bookshophistory #everydaylives @WinchesterHods
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We are so looking forward to Independent Bookshop Week.
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hampshirechronicle.co.uk/new…

Award-winning bookshop to host week of literary events for all ages

P&G Wells Bookshop, the oldest retail business in Winchester, will host a packed programme during Independent Bookshop Week 2026.

hampshirechronicle.co.uk
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You can access all our social media, order books, visit our website, join our mailing list... all via Linktree linktr.ee/pgwellsbookshop
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Yes honestly there is a bookshop behind there. #hellowinchester #independentbookshop
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College Street is closed to traffic today but we are still open (though keeping the doors closed to keep the noise down). Do come along, we'd love to see you.
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Book Bedazzling Workshop - Indie Bookshop Week Special Event Wednesday 17th June 2026 Bookseller led workshop in our historic Bindery. Bedazzle the cover of your chosen book while chatting with other bookish people! Equipment provided.   ticketsource.com/pg-wells-bo…
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Great to support an event this evening with Anthony Horowitz.
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London, 1835. Kate Hogarth falls in love with the young journalist Charles Dickens. The early days of their marriage are perfect, but it doesn't last... Join us during Independent Bookshop Week for an evening with Emily Howes author of Mrs. Dickens. ticketsource.com/pg-wells-bo…
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What do we have in store in our Bindery today? @BookshopCrawlUK
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If you've not visited the Poetry Desk for Hampshire. Young Poets competition at @Bookwells yet, here's a sneak peak! With huge thanks to @ThatsHampshire for the coverage
That's TV Hampshire@ThatsHampshireApr 16
"We had a lot of fun putting the poetry desk together." P & G Wells on College Street in Winchester is also facilitating entries for the Hampshire Young Poets Competition. Run by Hampshire Cultural Trust and the Winchester Poetry Festival the completion closes on 22nd of May.
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Good news! We are chuffed to bits to be selected as South East regional winners in the Independent Bookshop of the Year Awards. P&G Wells is one of just nine bookshops shortlisted for the national award. This reflects the hard work and dedication of the whole team.
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Excited that Winchester Bookshop Crawl will be a part of Winchester Books Festival. We will be taking part and have our heads together to think up some fun activities! #bookshopcrawl
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We've made it to the list of Regional Finalists in the Nibbies!
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The Pancake Race takes place this afternoon outside @WinCathedral Do t be put off you can still get through to the Kingsgate area to visit ourselves and @KingsgatePrints @gifts4_everyone & KingsgateProvisions
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