Laurence Oxley Ltd

01/10/2026

October is upon us, so it’s time to tell you that we have an assortment of 2027 calendars and diaries available to buy, AND some lovely new advent calendars and advent cards! Brand new designs that we are sure you’ll love…

Christmas cards and more garlands and calendars will be in soon - we will let you know when they’re here 🎄

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Local books - both secondhand and new - available here…

We found a small number of Binky’s Big Adventure tucked away too! The very last ones, though, so snap one up ASAP 🧸

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09/09/2026

Do you know about Alresford’s role in the Portland Spy Ring? Or indeed the role your local bookshop unwittingly played in it too?

Listen to this podcast to find out more - and hear an account of what happened from local historian and author of several books Glenn Gilbertson, and from Anthony Oxley as well!

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Under everyone's nose, KGB spies were operating in the sleepy town of Alresford.

31/07/2026

The Proms is in full swing, from now until September 12th… 🎵

If you would like a paper copy of the guide we still have a couple in stock - and they are now reduced to £7.99.

Grab a copy ASAP to make the most of it 🎻

24/07/2026

For any Ellen Terry fans out there…

Original photograph of Ellen Terry as Beatrice from Much Ado About Nothing. Signed and inscribed by her.

Framed in acid-free materials with 70% UV filtering clear glass.

£175

07/07/2026

If anyone knows where Nick Earl lives please let us know, or tell them they are welcome to collect their parcel within shop opening hours 9.30am-5pm.

Secondly, does anyone recognise these glasses? They were picked up from the pavement outside the bookshop today. Again please come by to collect when you can.

25/06/2026

A fiddly jigsaw puzzle is a good thing to do indoors, in the cool, while you try to avoid using any appliances…(or too many brain cells) 🔥

Open as usual tomorrow and Saturday - pop in to snap one up! And please let us know if you need to sit down with a glass (or more likely a mug) of water 🧩

16/06/2026

Independent Bookshop Week is here 🎉

Celebrating its 20th year, Independent Bookshop Week is the time to shine the spotlight on independent bookshops: the heart of high streets and main streets, creating new generations of booklovers and changing lives through the magic of stories 📖 🪄

Pop in to support your local bookshop this week!📚

10/06/2026

We’ve restocked with East End Press goodies! We are particularly pleased with the new range of birthday garlands and cards…

And now we have some anchovies too…🐠

Designed in Scotland, made by hand in Jaipur from 100% recycled materials - largely pulped cotton waste from the textile industry.

Pop in to take a look 🥳