We are a large oxfam shop, located on goodramgate in the centre of the beautiful city of york. For any issues concerning the banks or if they need to be emptied please call our distribution centre on 02890 626 073 from uk or 04890 626 073 from roi. In partnership with local groups, they work with poor people to help them help themselves. There is an oxfam book shop on marylebone high street its really good, and you can go and have a look at daunt too while youre there lovely ceiling, or there is the book exchange by notting hill tube. Following a revival in fortunes of the new and secondhand book industry at the end of the 1990s, oxfam began to rapidly expand its specialist bookshops. A rare book from 1903 has been found in yorks low petergate oxfam shop.
If youve finished the latest bestseller, have some books youll never read again or its just time for a clear out, you can donate books directly to our shops during opening hours or pop them into one of 300 book donation banks in sainsburys car parks. The decision came amid ongoing commercial pressures and an extremely tough retail environment. Discover your nearest sense book and clothes banks where you can donate womens, mens and childrens clothing and secondhand books. We are a large oxfam shop, located on goodramgate in the centre of the. Oxfam goodramgate, york charity or secondhand shop. Oxfam is the new tesco say angry independent book shops being driven to the wall by charity shops growth most watched news videos sky news presenter chokes up reading tributes to coronavirus victims. Find your nearest oxfam books location with our store locator. Oxfam books is located at 4446 micklegate, york, yorkshire. Oxfam online was set up in 2007, the first british charity online shop now about a third of charities, including age uk and cancer research, also have online stores. This oxfam bookshop is the most expensive second hand bookshop in aberdeen. Every so often i collect together some books i no longer need, and take them to the oxfam secondhand bookshop in oxford, not far from where the organisation set up its first outlet in 1949. The oxfam book shops i set foot in most often on marylebone high street in london, and on byres road in glasgow seem pretty good outfits to.
Oxfam shop york we are a large oxfam shop, located on goodramgate in the centre of the beautiful city of york. A family business established 30 years ago we have the local knowledge and expertise to make the most of your time here in dover. With around 650 oxfam shops, youre sure to find one close by. Find thrift stores, charity resale vintage and consignment shops in new york, new york page 1 if you know of a charity thrift store thats not in our directory, please add it here. We are a charity shop in chelmsford selling your donated books, music, dvds, and much more, to support those around the world affected by poverty.
If youre unable to drop off your clothes, books and other donations to a local bhf charity shop, arrange a free collection instead. Second hand books, dvds, videos and albums are on sale at olneys oxfam shop, as well as a selection of new cards. I buy a lot of books from charity shops, and the prices that are charged by these places varies greatly. Our shop teams are trained to make as much money as possible from your generosity to fund oxfams poverty busting work around the world. Find your nearest bhf charity shop, collection bank or heart. You can now found out more about whats going on at the shop on our blog. Below is a complete list of our donation and recycling banks, where you can drop off your unwanted items and help us to change lives. The book, based on archaeological and geographical exploration in chinese turkestan, has been valued at between. Shop fair trade and give back to communities with oxfam shop australia. I found a mens shirt with a short collar, which i got for only 9 pounds. I used to work at our local oxfam shop, minnie, and we had volunteers to empty the book banks on a regular basis.
Bruno bisang is a much soughtafter swiss fashion photographer who lives and works in zurich, milan, paris and new york city. Oxfam books, 69 low petergate york, united kingdom yo1 7hy joined 30 june 2011. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. No onstreet parking but the car park at the swan shopping centre is nearby. Our shop teams are trained to make as much money as possible from your generosity to fund oxfam s poverty busting work around the world. Oxfam books charity shop in city centre, york, yorkshire. Oxfam byres road books 330 byres road, g12 8ap glasgow, united kingdom rated 4. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The clothing we collect is sorted at our wastesaver facility in batley, yorkshire. You can also drop items into any oxfam shop near you for any issues concerning the banks or if they need to be emptied please call our distribution centre on 02890 626 073 from uk or 04890 626 073 from roi. Anna macdonald oxfams head of control arms campaign. Oxfam shops to our charity shops, our fastgrowing online charity shop, and.
If you see a store listed in our directory that you know is closed, please let us know. Good oxfamcharity shops with books, or second hand. See 6 photos and 3 tips from 94 visitors to oxfam books. Aug 04, 2009 the oxfam book shops i set foot in most often on marylebone high street in london, and on byres road in glasgow seem pretty good outfits to me, though not necessarily as bargainbasement. The founder of vintage haute couture brand williamvintage, he is referred to as the vintage king by vogue, harpers bazaar, the times, the telegraph, the independent, and the new york times and. Find thrift stores, charity resale vintage and consignment. Oxfam is a development, advocacy, and relief agency working to put an end to poverty worldwide. Charity recycling is a great alternative to throwing away your old books. Your support helps sense to improve the lives of people with complex disabilities. Aug 03, 2009 novels are the shops bread and butter but oxfam has twice sold books donated to its shops for. He explains how oxfams wastesaver recycling plant in batley, west yorkshire. Oxfam shop is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. We stock a wide range of books from paperback and hardback fiction to specialist nonfiction including travel, art, craft, gardening, cookery, photography, religion and natural history, plus a range of childrens books and many local interest books. Keep your eyes peeled for book banks often supplied by charities such as oxfam and save the children and are located in many supermarkets.
The charity retail association is the only trade association that represents the interests of charity shops and charity retailers across the united kingdom. A knowledgeable driver guide will escort you in one of our luxury minibuses on a thoughtfully. Books are donated directly to shops by the public, or through oxfam book banks in convenient locations around the country. Recycling books really is that simple when you use webuybooks. Bridal, homewares, books, new fairtrade goods and more. Oxfam australias board has made the difficult decision to close its trading operations, including our online and retail stores. Free collection of clothes, books and items to donate to charity bhf. The shop is clean, well kept and has many differetn items you can get a very good prices. Use oxfam shop online vouchers to save more, so you can buy more, naturally. Taking you to the places its taken us a lifetime to discover, all with a best price guarantee. The profits of the book sales support the work of oxfam. Books for soldiers with books for soldiers, you can create care packages with your used books and send them to deployed soldiers overseas. Donate secondhand, used, old and rare books oxfam gb. British heart foundation is a registered charity no.
At micklegate we specialise in antiquarian and collectible books of all types. The items are transported to the charitys wastesaver plant in batley, yorkshire, suitable items will then be sold in oxfams shops or sent to their. Registered office at greater london house, 180 hampstead road, london nw1 7aw. Oxfam shops are always delighted to accept donations of quality undamaged items that you no longer want.
Sales contribute to oxfams fight against poverty and injustice. And, encouraged by charities and recycling companies, we are. Leaders must leave new york with voice of citizens ringing in their ears. You can also drop items into any oxfam shop near you. We have more than 50,000 books listed on the oxfam online shop, 600 of our shops sell books and we also have more than 140 dedicated bookshops across the uk. The charity retail association representing uk charity shops and. Oxfam shops set the pace in selling secondhand books books. Well give you an offer and if youre happy with it, you can post your stuff to us for free and well send some cash your way.
The oxfam bookshop, micklegate, york oxfams high street shops. Another option is to take them to your local library, doctors surgery, school or playgroup. Head over to the selling basket and type in the isbn number on the back cover of your book. Good oxfamcharity shops with books, or second hand bookshops. Oxfam, westbourne grove, london this shop has lots of great stuff, says bay garnett, the stylist and editor who styled the oxfam second. Oxfam rathmines is located at 232 rathmines road, rathmines, dublin 6. The store is located on a walkway up to the coop supermarket. Oxfam is the new tesco say angry independent book shops being driven to the wall by charity shop s growth most watched news videos sky news presenter chokes up reading tributes to coronavirus victims. Established in 1974, wastesaver is the only charity recycling facility in the uk.
There are many high streets all over the country that are full of worthy charity shops, personally, oxfam is the last place i would take my books to. The best secondhand shops in the world financial times. While you have to pay for the cost of shipping, these charities work for really cool causes. Items that sell particularly well are current fashion trends, quality paperback fiction and all accessories.
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