"Since buying an armful of maps and 'Murray's Guide' at Stanford's in 1973 before setting off on my 'Great Railway Bazaar' journey, I have felt strongly that all serious travel starts at Stanfords...”
Paul Theroux, author and winner of the 2020 Edward Stanford Award for Outstanding Contribution to Travel Writing.
Stanfords is a geography and travel institution.
Generations of explorers and travellers have headed there for their maps for their trips: from the shops in a number of locations, particularly Long Acre, or the new premises close to Seven Dials in Mercer Street. They also have a shop in Bristol.
London in particular is currently empty of shoppers and Stanfords faces closure after over a century because of the decline in income over the last six months.
A crowdfunding campaign has started.
A number of rewards are available, starting at £10.
I've just supported the fundraiser.
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