Bridlington Old Town will have a bookshop once again – and it will be in the same location as the previous business and in the former home of the new owner’s great-grandparents.
Local resident Rebecca Gaines is set to open Old Town Books on Saturday, 8th March, on the historic High Street.
Said Rebecca: “There will be a vast array of books, both new and second-hand, as well as lots of literary gifts and accessories. I hope to have something for everyone, from the latest releases and classics to children’s books and local authors, and all that’s in between. I will also be providing an ordering service; if we don’t stock the title, then it can be ordered in for collection or delivery.
“I’ve worked in various retail and other roles over the last 20 or so years, and it has always been a dream of mine to either work in or own a bookshop. So when I saw this opportunity, I went for it. The best part is that the shop used to be the home of my great-grandparents. I have a telegram from the Second World War which my great-grandad sent to my great-nan at this address. So my nan would have been born and brought up in this house, and my love of books and reading comes from her. I really feel that it’s one of those ‘meant to be’ moments.”
Rebecca says she has been fascinated with the history of the town, especially the Old Town, and is thrilled to be located right in the heart of it, amongst many other fantastic businesses. Her bookshop will replace the former Book Nook.
“I’m the book lover of the family, but my husband and children are equally as excited about this new venture. I’m not sure they’ll be helping with choosing books to sell; if my 4-year-old daughter had it her way, the shop would be filled with unicorn and princess books. But it’s great having their support and encouragement.”
And of her favorite books… “As a voracious reader, I enjoy reading many genres. As a child, I grew up reading Enid Blyton, then moved on to the popular teenage books, and now I love anything from a gripping psychological thriller to a happily ever after romance, and I’m also a huge fan of classics, especially the Brontës.”
