April 8, 2015
Word on the Water
Word on the Water is the only floating bookshop I have ever seen. At the time, it was moored in Camden Lock Canal and the perfect escape from the frenetic bustle of Camden Market. A converted 1920s coal barge, Word on the Water is outfitted with a 1960s-style living room, a great selection of secondhand books packed into floor-to-ceiling shelves, an armchair and a bench, a cat, and welcoming proprietors. Next time that you’re in London follow their movement and check out their latest location on Facebook and Twitter and make sure to say hi.
Camden Lock Canal, February 2012.
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