Reprieve for amnesty internationals bookshop as it opens its. View alexandra silvas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The organization says it has more than eight million members and supporters around the world. Amnesty international also referred to as amnesty or ai is a nongovernmental organization with its headquarters in the united kingdom focused on human rights. Stock management sorting and pricing and researching the value of books. Hm prison wormwood scrubs informally the scrubs is a category b mens prison located in the white city area of the london borough of hammersmith and fulham, in west london, england. Books for amnesty reopened at its new site at 181 king street, hammersmith, today thursday 12 november, and is even bigger than before, to the delight of customers, volunteers and staff. Amnesty international history amnesty international was founded in 1961 by peter benenson, a british lawyer. You can also buy amnesty international products and get information about the cause. Work has begun to build a new cinema, genuinely affordable homes and a revitalised civic campus at the western end of king street. Hammersmith books limited is an independent publishing house producing books under the hammersmith health books imprint for general readers and health professionals that promote better understanding of health issues through greater knowledge of the human body and mind, with a particular emphasis on controversial themes that challenge received. We are a charity bookshop of second hand books, cds, dvds and vinyls.
Uk human rights watch defending human rights worldwide. Amnesty bookshops is a chain of 10 wellstocked secondhand bookshops, sells books to. A new facility was built on what is now king street in hammersmith in 1863, and was replaced in 1890 with a. Based on unthank road, it is within easy reach of the city centre, set on a shopping street in the golden triangle. The shelves are intended to reflect the ethos of the literary publication, in their words. David benson has been interviewed on many bbc and ilr radio shows, including mavis nicholson in december 1996, michael parkinsons sunday supplement, ned sherrins loose ends in february 2003 and again in december 2007, kaleidoscope, and midweek. I hope you will understand why we have made this decision and we look forward to seeing you in the shops again soon. Amnesty bookshops is a chain of 8 wellstocked secondhand bookshops, sells books to raise money for amnestys work and generate. Amnesty bookshop, 181 king street, hammersmith 2019. In 1993 we proudly set up the first amnesty bookshop, and the bookshop has now reopened in its new location right next to hammersmith town hall. Books for amnesty is our chain of shops across the uk selling the best in second hand books and raising money for human rights. Reviews from amnesty international employees about amnesty international. Amnesty bookshop, 181 king street, london books rare. Books for amnesty, king street, london shoppingbooks in.
The stated mission of the organization is to campaign for a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the. The store also has a wide range of nonfiction, history, biographies, short stories, and. Through the sale of donated books we raise money for amnesty international s human rights work as well as raise awareness of amnesty s work and campaigns. Amnesty has a small of chain of bookshops around the country that sell secondhand books to raise money for amnestys work campaigning for human rights. Our stock, which extends to over 100,000 books, is. See 59 photos and 20 tips from 4419 visitors to hammersmith broadway shopping centre. An experienced and versatile writer with a history of working in the b2b publishing industry, startups and new media. Books for amnesty secondhand book shop in hammersmith. Connollys first trade, in the early 1960s, was as a welder specifically a boilermaker in the glasgow shipyards, but.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover alexandras connections and jobs at similar companies. Managing a portfolio of suppliers across 15 different european countries and acting as a focal point for supplier relationship management. Hammersmith books limited is an independent publishing house producing books under the hammersmith health books imprint for general readers and health professionals that promote better understanding of health issues through greater knowledge of the human body and mind, with a particular emphasis on controversial themes that challenge received wisdom. He is sometimes known, especially in his homeland, by the scots nickname the big yin the big one.
To safeguard our staff and volunteers we have decided to close our amnesty bookshops until further notice. After 50 years of rule by an oppressive military junta, the national league for democracy has. Amnesty bookshop 181 king street, w6 9jt hammersmith, hammersmith and fulham, united kingdom rated 4. These 5 secret london places are closer and quieter than. Temporary closure notice to safeguard our staff and volunteers we have decided to close our amnesty bookshops until further notice. Includes additional information about the whsmith store. Mar 16, 2016 amnesty bookshop in hammersmith was one of the first quiet places i wrote about on this blog, and i was gutted when i found out that it had closed. The amnesty bookshop browsing in the second hand bookshops here in cambridge is one of my notsoguilty pleasures and the amnesty bookshop, which has just relocated to the parkers piece end of mill road, is a real gem that i keep coming back to. Amnesty bookshop on one of the busiest streets in hammersmith lies a charity bookshop that is full of heart and books.
This also means that the stock is very eclectic and you can find all sorts of titles both in the fiction and nonfiction sections. Sir william connolly, cbe born 24 november 1942 is a scottish standup comedian, musician, presenter, actor and artist. Amnesty bookshop in hammersmith was one of the first quiet places i wrote about on this blog, and i was gutted when i found out that it had closed. Amnesty international uk depends on the generosity of our supporters to fund our ongoing fight for human rights. Oliviero ursino managing director relocabroad limited. Latymer upper school is a selective independent school located on king street in. It was originally his intention to launch an appeal in britain with the aim of obtaining an amnesty for prisoners of conscience all over the world. Opening times for whsmith hammersmith in hammersmith. Hammersmiths amnesty international secondhand bookshop has moved three doors down the road. The hammersmith and fulham group was founded in the summer of 1981. This hammersmith bookshop was founded by the hammersmith branch of amnesty international, the internationallyrecognized organization dedicated to protecting human rights, in 1993. Amnesty bookshops is a chain of 10 wellstocked secondhand bookshops, sells books to raise money for amnestys work and generate. The shop is run almost entirely by volunteers and sells stock donated by the public and sales raise money for human rights.
The bookshop is a fun and fulfilling place to work, with nice people in the. This hammersmith bookshop was founded by the hammersmith branch of amnesty international, the internationallyrecognized organization dedicated to. Coffee shops, fast foods, well connected bus station. Quaker history and biography quaker religious thought swarthmore lectures pendle hill pamphlets. Our work on this issue remains a key component of our platform, most recently in advocating for the release of the u. Again, we are filled with pride to know that lse students are volunteering across a range of causes, doing a variety of roles and making a noticeable impact for each organisation. Their bookshop is run by volunteers and they want everything from fiction to nonfiction for all ages. Our usual work must continue, and we must now also ensure governments around the world are doing enough to protect vulnerable people during this pandemic. Amnesty international work to protect people against injustice. The school branch of amnesty international is involved in fund and awarenessraising campaigns. Books for amnesty reopened at its new site at 181 king street, hammersmith, today thursday 12 november, and is even bigger than before, to. Imagine an aladdins cave of books, and youll have hit upon what any amount of books feels like. Driving contracting initiatives via negotiation of service rates and establishing contractual agreements with suppliers from different industries namely coaching, ferries, trains, flights, private cars and photographers.
Reprieve for amnesty internationals bookshop as it opens its doors. Amnesty international uk depends on the generosity of our supporters to fund our ongoing fight. What i learnt while i was there was how to interact respectfully and engagingly with the public, as well as how to work together with others in order to make a difference in the lives of others, in that i was able to discuss human rights and stress their importance. Oct 15, 2017 amnesty bookshop on one of the busiest streets in hammersmith lies a charity bookshop that is full of heart and books. Working as a street fundraiser for amnesty international was a wonderful experience and one that i will cherish for a long time.
Bigger than it looks from the outside its selection is fantastic and its layout has the feel of a little. Latest myanmarburma talk myanmarburma has experienced major changes in recent years. We started life in 1999 as a specialist online history bookshop and now sell books of all kinds, both used and new. Books for amnesty is located at 9b king street, london, greater london. We are located in brighton, bristol, cambridge, edinburgh, great malvern, newcastle, london hammersmith and kentish town in spring 2019 and york.
Amnesty bookshop hammersmith amnesty international uk. This vast bookshop has four floors crammed with every kind of book imaginable. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you. This bookshop combines the intimacy of a village store with a considerable topical range childrens books, novels, history biography, humour, artarchitecture, photography. As well as stocking the uks largest range of books, this flagship store has a cafe, auditorium and gallery, and hosts literary and music events.
Recommended reading for every destination on earth. Skilled in breaking news reportage, interviews, features, copywriting. Libraire benevole a hammersmith londres uk former employee london. Sep 12, 2017 the amnesty bookshop browsing in the second hand bookshops here in cambridge is one of my notsoguilty pleasures and the amnesty bookshop, which has just relocated to the parkers piece end of mill road, is a real gem that i keep coming back to. Search inside hammersmith books read your first chapter for free.
Sell your books 01451 821660 we are always looking to buy collections of good quality used books although, because we only buy what we have seen, we can only do this within about 30 miles of our base in bourton on the water, gloucestershire, uk. Answering customer queries about stock and amnesty international. Amnesty bookshop 181 king street w6 9jt nearest station. Holiday inn express london hammersmith london hotels budget chain hotel from. Amnesty international united kingdom section will receive at least 10% of sales. A great history and legacy, but has lost some of its perspective and sense of mission.
The global movement is the largest grassroots human rights organisation, aiming to mobilise humans to create a safer, fairer world. Bookshop in hammersmith, london ask for free quotes. Online resource for hammersmith, the site for property, restaurants. All of the bookshops are staffed by volunteers and sell books and other items that have been donated by the local community. Our norwich book shop opened in august 2018 and is the newest in our group.
The cambridge books for amnesty international bookshop was opened in 1998 and its entire stock is made of secondhand books donated by people who sympathize with their cause. Were excited to reveal part two of the collection of nominations for lse volunteer of the year 2019. Criticism of amnesty international ai includes claims of selection bias, as well as ideology and foreign policy bias against either nonwestern countries or westernsupported countries. Our stock, which extends to over 100,000 books, is available from sites such as amazon and abebooks. Oct 29, 2008 this bookshop combines the intimacy of a village store with a considerable topical range childrens books, novels, history biography, humour, artarchitecture, photography. Amnesty bookshop we are a charity bookshop of second hand books, cds, dvds and vinyls. Senate report on torture of detainees in cia custody. Joshua white deputy editor itr euromoney institutional. Governments that have criticised ai include those of israel, the democratic republic of the congo, china, vietnam, russia, chile and the united states, which have complained about amnesty international for. Amnesty has a small of chain of bookshops around the country that sell secondhand books to raise money for amnesty s work campaigning for human rights. Would you like to volunteer for amnesty international.