The travel bookshop was the backdrop for the romance between anna scott julia roberts and bookseller william thacker hugh grant in notting hill. The truth is that it never really existed as such, but it was inspired by the one located in 15 blenheim crescent street that since 2011 switched its name to notting hill bookshop. Alternatively, use westbourne park station or ladbroke grove station on the hammersmith and city line and circle line, then walk along portobello road towards notting hill gate. Whether you are a fan of the movie or not, here is a guide of what to do in notting hill. Bookshop puts up sign after mistaken for notting hill film. It is a very interesting bookshop, mainly selling travel books and maps with almost all publishers. With hugh grant, julia roberts, richard mccabe, rhys ifans. The ultimate guide to notting hill the travel hack travel blog. We recommend booking the notting hill bookshop tours ahead of time to secure your spot. What to do in notting hill notting hill travel guide. If youre just a girl, standing in front of a bookshop, asking if its the one from notting hill theres a chance youre going to have to fight the crowds to get your romcom fix. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world.
The best independent bookshops in notting hill and bayswater. The romance in notting hill is ubiquitous but it extends far beyond the screen. Its been 20 years since we first became captivated with the love story between travel bookshop owner will thacker and hollywood superstar anna scott in notting hill. In 2011 the shop opened up to a wider audience and broadened its stock to cover most areas of publishing while still maintaining a. Grants shop was inspired by the notting hill bookshop at 15 blenheim crescent its changed hands but pleasingly still has a travel section.
A store called the travel bookshop did exist for years on blenheim crescent around the corner, according to tripsavvy which has mapped out a whole notting hill walking tour. Film locations for notting hill 1999 around london movie. Nov 25, 2018 the romance in notting hill is ubiquitous but it extends far beyond the screen. May 28, 2019 the manager of london notting hill bookshop has a ready supply of kleenex because so many of the patrons walk in and break into tears.
The travel bookshop was the inspiration for the 1999 romantic comedy notting hill, in which its bumbling owner, hugh grant, met and fell in love with a famous film actress played by julia roberts. This really was called the travel bookshop, 15 blenheim crescent, just off portobello, but rising costs in the area ironically bumped up by the success of the. For much of the 20th century this west london neighbourhood was the place many people lived if all other accommodation options had failed. Oct 03, 2010 the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill the travel bookshop from the movie notting hill skip navigation sign in. Bookstore that inspired the movie notting hill braces for a. Williams travel bookstore in notting hill according to vincent house london. The iconic london bookshop which inspired the notting hill movie. The fictional bookstore in the film was also based on the real travel bookshop nearby blenheim crescent, which you can get to by turning. The travel bookshop was the inspiration for the 1999 romantic comedy notting hill, in which its bumbling owner, hugh grant, met and fell in love with a. When the travel bookshop opened its doors in blenheim crescent in 1981, notting hill was on the cusp of change. The travel bookshop was founded in 1979 and aims to offer the literary traveler a complete reading experience which includes every country in the world. If not for a picture in front of the worldfamous display, then for the books and a marvelous children section that the store offers.
Notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and writers. Made famous by its role in the 1999 film notting hill, the travel bookshop is an iconic presence in the notting hill district of west london. The mustvisit bookshops and bookstores in notting hill. The 1999 film notting hill is set in the district of london by the same name where a bookshop owner played by hugh grant meets a famous american actress played by julia roberts. The filming locations from the movie notting hill hooked. Notting hill is a 1999 british romantic comedy film directed by roger michell. Notting hill bookshop is inundated with requests as location. Film locations for notting hill 1999 around london. Sep 04, 2018 the thing about the film notting hill is that it actually managed to capture the spirit of the neighborhood. The store opened in 1979 and originally specialised in travel books only. Find out how to become a partner to enhance your listing and access other benefits. The travel bookshop was the inspiration for the 1999 romantic comedy notting hill, in which its bumbling owner, hugh grant, met and fell in. Visit your local bookshop in london notting hill today for a great selection of books and gifts.
The thing about the film notting hill is that it actually managed to capture the spirit of the neighborhood. Aug 24, 2015 the ultimate guide to notting hill august 24, 2015 by elle croft comments 9 remember that scene in hugh grants failing travel bookshop, when julia roberts tells him that shes just a girl standing in front of a boy, telling him that she loves him. Notting hill is a romantic comedy about the joy of staying at. Even film stars can work turn up in your local bookshop, even when hugh grant is serving. From 19792011, the store was known as the travel bookshop.
The screenplay was written by richard curtis, author of four weddings and a funeral 1994, and the film was produced by duncan kenworthy. London locations notting hill, 142 portobello road, w11 used as the travel bookshop 303 westbourne park road, w11 little coffee shop where william gets coffee and orange juice 280 westbourne park road, w11 the blue door of the flat william shares with spike 201 portobello road, w11 was saints tattoo parlour, since closed the coronet theatre, 103 notting hill, w11 was the coronet. The travel bookshop notting hill london britain all over. Find some of your favourite booksand discover new favouritesin the notting hill bookshop on blenheim crescent.
A walking tour of notting hill movie locations in london tripsavvy. Williams bookshop the travel company which was a key part of the film, was located in the nicholls antique arcade. Aug 23, 2011 the travel bookshop was the backdrop for the romance between anna scott julia roberts and bookseller william thacker hugh grant in notting hill. Notting hill bookshop is inundated with requests as.
Remembering the windrush generation in notting hill past in. Notting hill bookshop fights closure with poets and. Mar 17, 2020 the fact that william runs a travel bookshop in some hands would suggest a character aching to break free and see the world. If youre taking a trip to englands capital city, you can take a. In notting hill, the frantic charm of hugh grant collides with the confident appeal of julia roberts at her stillest, resulting in long moments of silence, an abundance of pauses, and a climax. The manager of london notting hill bookshop has a ready supply of kleenex because so many of the patrons walk in and break into tears.
Notting hill filming locations you should visit in london. The easiest way to reach notting hill from london is by tube. Located in the heart of beautiful notting hill, minutes from the vibrant portobello market is the world famous notting hill bookshop. Travel bookshop london aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Hopelessly ordinary well, as ordinary as you can be when youre hugh grant, william is going about his life when renowned movie star anna scott julia roberts walks into his bookstore and into his heart. A walking tour of notting hill movie locations in london. The screenplay was written by richard curtis, author of four weddings and a funeral.
March 25, 2017 if you can brave the crowds who are only intending to take silly photos, their book selection is pretty broad for mass publication stuff. The film stars julia roberts, hugh grant, rhys ifans, emma chambers, tim mcinnerny, gina mckee, and hugh bonneville. Nov 28, 2018 employees of the notting hill bookshop, which served as the inspiration for the travel bookstore in the romantic comedy, are expecting to hear that line frequently in the coming months. Notting hill is a romantic comedy about the joy of staying. Notting hill travel bookstore and other lies tegan pereira medium. Book your tickets online for the notting hill bookshop, london.
The insiders guide to londons notting hill lonely planet. Travel bookshop from notting hill movie is closing. Made famous by its role in the 1999 film notting hill, the travel bookshop is an iconic presence in the notting hill district of west london the travel bookshop was founded in 1979 and aims to offer the literary traveler a complete reading experience which includes every country in the world. Im just a girl, sitting in front of a computer, analysing why a travel book store is a terrible business venture. The notting hill shopping bag is official shopping bag for portobello market, london. It is now a souvenir shop but still has the notting hill travel bookshop in a blue background on its facade. Nov 26, 2018 if youre just a girl, standing in front of a bookshop, asking if its the one from notting hill theres a chance youre going to have to fight the crowds to get your romcom fix. The notting hill bookshop london 2020 all you need to. The main office of this publisher and bookseller is piled high with lovingly restored reprints of unfairly neglected women writers. The notting hill bookshop, better known as the travel book co. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
Places from the movie notting hill that you can visit. The notting hill bookshop london all you need to know. View all hotels near travel bookshop on tripadvisor. The 1999 movie turned the store into a tourist hot spot, regardless of the fact that the scenes were not exactly filmed in the store. The hit film notting hill tells the story of the unlikely romance between anna, a wellknown american actress, and will, who owns a travel bookstore in west london. Laura porter is an experienced uk travel writer specializing in all things to do with london. The ultimate guide to notting hill the travel hack. Aug 24, 2011 the travel bookshop was where will hugh grant worked and met movie star anna scott julia roberts in notting hill. Notting hill is a district of west london that was built as a fashionable victorian suburb, became very run down during the mid twentieth century and is now once again fashionable, but which retains a distinctly cosmopolitan atmosphere, with londons biggest street market and many small specialist shops.
In the film, the bookshop goes by the name the travel book company and was based on another real store called the travel bookshop. The 1999 movie turned the store into a tourist hot spot, regardless of the fact that the scenes were not exactly filmed in the store, but in a nearby space with recreated interiors. The notting hill bookshop london notting hill movie. Thats the crux of the situation for william thacker hugh grant, who owns a travel bookshop in londons fashionable notting hill district. Were located just off portobello road and open sunday. May, 2019 a store called the travel bookshop did exist for years on blenheim crescent around the corner, according to tripsavvy which has mapped out a whole notting hill walking tour. May 09, 2018 owners of the book and comic exchange have put up an angry sign because tourists are continually mistaking the shop for the travel bookshop featured in the movie notting hill. But hes actually a homebody who meets a kindred spirit. Feb 19, 2012 199 videos play all notting hill fullhdm. Hugh grant might not stop by, but you definitely should. Our tote bags designs are including portobello market, houses, map, blue door, camden market, camden map, umbrellas, weather, train.
Aug 24, 2011 the travel bookshop was the inspiration for the 1999 romantic comedy notting hill, in which its bumbling owner, hugh grant, met and fell in love with a famous film actress played by julia roberts. Jun 28, 2018 when the travel bookshop opened its doors in blenheim crescent in 1981, notting hill was on the cusp of change. We only sell travel booksno novels notting hill 1999. Owners of the book and comic exchange have put up an angry sign because tourists are continually mistaking the shop for the travel bookshop featured in the movie notting hill. Notting hills credentials as a filming location are well known, and fans of the hugh grant and julia roberts movie of the same name can check out various memorable locations. Made famous in richard curtiss film notting hill 1999, this independent shop is definitely worth a visit and is most notable for its famous travel department, perfect for international adventure seekers. Directly after william thackers first encounter with the superstar anna scott, this is a great scene showing the juxtaposition with his everyday life and the reality of annas stardom. Whether its your first visit or your hundredth, youll always find something new in and around notting hill. Notting hill gate is the main tube station in the area and is served by the central line, the district line and the circle line. Sure it washes the touristyness out but maybe that didnt exist prior to the film. All bags produced by natural fibre which are cotton and jute to save green. The inspiration behind the bookshop owned and run by hugh grant in 1999s notting hill, the excellent notting hill bookshop is part bookstore, part romcom pilgrimagea combination thats.
Travel bookshop london 2020 all you need to know before. Bookstore that inspired the movie notting hill braces. It has since been sold on and is now home to a shoe shop notting hill, 142 portobello road. E1999highqualitystream notting hill full movie hd 1999 notting hill 710 movie clip brownie contest 1999 hd duration.
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