The Barrister'S Book Chamber

Does anyone know how to contact any Victorian Carol Singers because we are having no luck??Does anyone know how to contact any Victorian Carol Singers because we are having no luck??

Fantastic illustrated advertisements in The Penny Illustrated Paper of 1888.

Exciting times in the Book Chamber today. We have some thespians 🎭 in filming some scenes for a new production! Maybe this is the right time for a cheeky cameo appearance 😉

Another fantastic front page depicting the murder of Mary Kelly. The paper was a cheap weekly edition which ran from 1861 to 1913. We have a wonderful book which contains all the weekly editions in 1888.

Just one of the many wonderful pages contained within The Penny Illustrated Paper of 1888. This one depicts the scenes in Mitre Square and Berner Street left by Jack the Ripper.

Beautiful poetry book today entitled The Ring of Words. We only have the first book I’m afraid but it is exquisite in its own right. A lovely gift for anyone.

Aaah the Barrister’s kind of book! 😉

Any nurses/nursing students out there would love this pocket sized nurses dictionary. As a bonus it also advises Ovaltine will help you through your exams!

The Chamber is closed. It’s peaceful and beautifully calm. I think I’ll just stay here forever.

Good morning to everyone but particularly to all those parents out there. Yes...it IS the most wonderful time of the year!!!!! You can breathe a huge sigh of relief. You’ve made it through the summer!!!

Join us for some wizarding fun!
On Sunday 28th October we will be holding our Harry Potter evening. Our last one was a great success so we are very happy to be repeating it. This time around it will be bigger and better with food, butter beer, chocolate frogs, jelly beans and much more. Not only will the new bigger shop be decorated throughout but we are also very proud to announce that this time around we will be joined by no less than three actors from the movies. Micha...el Henry (a Gringotts Goblin), Martin Ballantyne (associate to Mundungus) and, joining us again, Book Chamber favourite Paul Redfern (Ministry of Magic Wizard). They will all be on hand to give autographs, take photographs and answer questions etc. We will also be having a grand Potter quiz with prizes for the winners!
Many people missed out on a ticket last year due to the popularity of the event. Accordingly, this year your ticket will allow you TWO hours entry into the Book Chamber for just £10 per person. First session will be 4.00-6.00pm and the second session will be 6.30-8.30pm. This will enable more of you to get your hands on that all important Hogwarts envelope!
Join us for a truly spectacular evening of fun and magic!
TICKETS GO ON SALE AT THE BOOK CHAMBER ON SATURDAY 29th SEPTEMBER @ 10.00am. Strictly on a first come first served basis to allow fairness to all! Tickets are limited and must be purchased in store.
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Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born in 1859. A physician famed for his novels he was a prolific writer of fantasy, science fiction and of course detective stories. He was also a fervent advocate of justice and personally investigated two closed cases, which led to two men being exonerated of the crimes of which they were accused.

Morning everyone. As a great fan of old movies I love pictures of film stars and if they’re reading that’s even better. Let’s have a bit of fun...who can name these two great film stars?

The Barrister’s Clerk is having her debut today! The lovely Amy is awaiting the arrival of anyone wanting to have a little nosey around. Our “stay with a difference” has already had a few happy guests. Book a little literary holiday with us today and you will receive your first night at a discounted price of £35, or why not buy a gift voucher for someone 📚 #thebarristersbookchamber #totallylocallyretford #bookstagram #bookshop #ruralholiday #holidaylet #airbnb @ The Barrister's Book Chamber

One happy guest!

Don’t forget The Barrister’s Clerk has an Open Day this Saturday 10-4 for you all to come and have a look around. Treat yourself to a stay amongst the books or buy someone that extra special gift. Everywhere you look there is something else to see. Truly a place to stay with a difference.

Do you prefer the film or the book?

lovely little tea room! would definitely recommend.

Wow....what a place and what a service!! We’ve had the most perfect Mother’s Day. The food was beautiful and so much thought and effort was clearly put in. Incredible....thank you for making our day so special x

Wow! What an amazing place. Thank you for helping to make my friend's baby shower so wonderful. Your hospitality was second to none and the afternoon tea was just perfect. I couldn't have asked for more. Nothing was too much trouble. A haven for book worms and cake lovers alike. I shall definitely be returning. Thank you �

Wow what an amazing place. Came today for a surprise afternoon tea with hagrid and was blown away by how good it was xx thank you for having myself and Charlie I will definitely be coming back xxx

Thank for for the amazing afternoon enjoyed today at the #cupboardunderthestairs #harrypotter event at #thebarristersbookchamber What an amazingly brilliant and original idea. I can’t tell you how much Eva has enjoyed this. What a memory. Thank you so much. And on our doorstep too!!!

Such a magical atmosphere. Very friendly and accommodating to children. Comfy seating and very peaceful. Delicious cakes.

Perfect � my daughter and 9 of her freinds attended the mad hatters tea party for her birthday treat. What a lovely little place. Lots of tasty treats and super friendly staff. Thank you so much xx

On Saturday afternoon we visited this wonderful little book shop & coffee house. We enjoyed coffee & cake � which was so delish, � while browsing through some of their books. Great place, great idea �, & we came away with a few books too.

My first visit and I chose the fabulous rainbow cake. Absolutely divine (and I do have an ology in cakes

Great coffee, unique environment. Very friendly and welcoming x

I will be back x

It was a very interesting place to have tea/coffee and cake which was delicious. Browse the books at the same time. Staff very friendly. Next time I visit family, I will be visiting you again.

I visited this treasure today for afternoon tea with my daughter and what an incredible experience it was! The place is oozing with the charm of a cosy, quaint bookshop with lots of interesting rooms to explore and immerse yourself in a book in. The staff are so friendly and helpful (and excellent with children), creating a wonderful atmosphere. The food was delicious and our afternoon tea was tailor made to my daughter's specifications, with the added bonus of a little gift to take home! We loved everything about it and will definitely be returning. Thank you!

First time here today but will be back, great cake and tea, oh and all those lovely books.

Fabulous afternoon tea. Lovely attentive staff and a beautiful take on what was the typical afternoon tea. The Olde Book Shop theme makes you want to pick up a book and read and I’m not a big reader. Just superb and looking forward to the new shop opening later this month. Thank you

Excellent place.



Whoever made that Vegan Banana cake is awesome.

Called here today for the first time. Received a friendly and warm welcome. Absolutely loved the book chambers will be going back soon

After having a private afternoon tea for my sister's hen do a couple of weeks ago this has become my favourite place ever.

I have been back since for a Peter rabbit themed afternoon tea with my daughter and it was absolutely fantastic, the food is excellent and my daughter loved having a browse through all the books.

Absolutely amazing Afternoon Tea, everything was perfect. The food, the setting and the lovely hosts. By far one of the best afternoon/high teas we have had. We will definitely be back. Thank you for making it so special and I wish you every bit of success.

A combination of my favourite things books and cake! Had my surprise baby shower here, it was beautifully set up and great food, plus an amazing cake � and the service was brilliant extremely attentive and friendly! Would highly recommend, so good I’m going back for afternoon tea again tomorrow! ��

A book shop with a difference, the ambiance is amazing, the shop staff are fantastic! My friend and I have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The goody bags were perfect, very pleased with our blind dates too! We shall definitely be back!