Treadwell's Bookshop specialises in cultural history and esoteric belief. We have lots of British history, but also the history, religion and magic of Celtic regions, Europe, the Near East, Asia, Africa Australia and the Americas.

Yes, we are eclectic and wide-ranging! You will find a heady mixture of genres: poetry anthologies; fortune-telling guides; classic novels; grimoires, art books, folklore studies; occult texts; etiquette manuals; literary essays; almanacs; paranormal study journals; travel writing; philosophical works; antique dictionaries; tarot cards; biographies.

And it’s not just books! You will find old engravings, carved wall-plaques, wall hangings, loose incenses, hand-made soaps, ceremonial daggers (including witches' athames), wooden wands, antique candle-sticks, rock crystals and ethnic jewellery.

Entering the shop is a step back in time: the building itself was constructed in 1710, and is listed. The interior is almost entirely original, right down to the archway sculpted with dancing fauns. The original hardwood floors are scattered with persian rugs and mismatched antique bookcases line the original plaster walls. Pride of place is given to the legendary “Browsers’ Sofa” on which many a customer has spent a blissful hour.

Photo courtesy Dave Walsh of Blather.net

Treadwell's follows the traditions of old-fashioned bookselling - a warm welcome for book lovers, hourly rounds of tea, friendly conversation, and regular events. Our notice board posts fliers of upcoming events that relate to the history and practice of esoteric groups. You can find everything there - the times of the next public druid ceremony, registration forms for academic conferences on the history of magic, notices of poetry readings and anything else we think you might like to know about.

Overseas visitors are warmly invited introduce themselves to our staff. We are pleased to give advice on London events and sites. Let us help you pursue your interests, whether they be literary, esoteric, scholarly, or spiritual.

We are open seven days a week, from 12 noon to 7 pm.