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Inside Heffers Bookshop & Cambridge Bookshop Guide
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Inside Heffers Bookshop & Cambridge Bookshop Guide

As one of England’s historic university cities, Cambridge has a wide variety of fantastic bookshops to explore.

Heffers is one of those - a vital and well regarded part of the literary scene in Cambridge, having been present in the city for over 100 years.

Formerly owned by the Heffer family, the shop was founded by William Heffer in 1876, initially selling stationary and later adding books. Heffers was eventually sold to Blackwell’s in 1999, but retains its independent charm.

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The University Arms Hotel, Cambridge - Review
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The University Arms Hotel, Cambridge - Review

The University Arms Hotel has been high on my bookish to-visit list for a very long time, and for good reason! This literary hotel has a long history, having been in service in a variety of forms since the 1800s. Now owned by Marriott Bonvoy aspart of their Autograph Collection, the property boasts stunning Edwardian interiors and offers a truly luxurious experience in the heart of Cambridge.

I stayed at the hotel for two nights in one of their stunning terrace suites, and also had the chance to dine in their onsite restaurant the Parkers Tavern. The hotel underwent a thorough renovation in 2016, and it’s clear that Marriott invested a significant amount of time and money in the refit. I particularly loved the little details, and loved the signs that were shaped like books.

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