Blackwell’s
Browse news and stories about Blackwell’s of Oxford – the largest academic and specialist bookseller in the UK, one of the most famous booksellers in the world.
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Oxford bookseller Blackwell’s is acquired by Waterstones
Oxford’s iconic academic and specialist bookseller which started trading 143 years ago was acquired by Waterstones after it scrapped plans to transfer the company’s ownership to its staff.
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Blackwell’s is up for sale for the first time in 143 years
The family-owned academic bookseller has been privately owned for 143 years, and this is the first time the owners have considered selling the business after calling off plans to hand ownership to staff.
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The books to give as Christmas gifts this year
Whether it’s a classic or a cookbook, fiction or poetry, these books will make for unforgettable Christmas gifts.