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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
James McNeill

North West's oldest book shop was started with a loan from the owner's in-laws

One book shop in Merseyside has stood the test of time.

Broadhurst on Market Street in Southport has traded from the same building for 102 years and is the oldest book shop of its kind in the North West. The shop was founded by its namesake Charles Broadhurst after he returned from active duty in World War One.

Charles was given a loan to start the book shop by his wife's mother and the doors have remained open ever since. In 1987 Charles died and ownership of the building and its contents were bought by Laurence Hardman who had started working in the shop sweeping its floors in 1969.

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