Event Information

14.03.24  Please note:  The A59 is currently closed near Blubberhouses. Please check for alternative routes.

The annual PBFA Book Fair in Harrogate is a firm favourite in the diaries of Northern bibliophiles and book collectors alike.  Running for over 40 years, this event is seen as the go-to book destination for Yorkshire bibliophiles.

We are delighted to announce that the fair will be opened by Christa Ackroyd of the newly-formed community benefit society The Bronte Birthplace, who are reopening the Brontes' birthplace as an inspirational hub for disadvantaged youngsters.  For more information, either speak to Christa at the fair, or visit their website, https://brontebirthplace.com/

PBFA dealers will be attending from across the United Kingdom, travelling from as far afield as Scotland, East Anglia, London, the Midlands and right across the Northern counties. 

A strong mix of subjects will be on display, fiction and non-fiction, offered by specialist dealers, with knowledge and expertise!

Light refreshments in café.

Key Details

Time & Date 15th March 2024, 12:00 - 18:00 16th March 2024, 10:00 - 16:00

Venue Derwent & Calder Rooms, Pavilions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ

Organisers Richard J Hodgson Tel: 07950 647377 Email: rjhodgsonbooks@clara.co.uk

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Ticket Information

Admission £ 2.00

Travel Information

Parking

Free car parking on site.

Train

Harrogate station.

Bus

Regular services run between Harrogate Bus Station and the venue.

Driving

A1(M), J46 (South), J47 (North).

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Highlights

If you are thinking of attending this fair, why not have a look at some of the books recommended by some of the Members who will be there.

Private Peaceful - signed copy

Morpurgo, Michael

Egmont

£50.00

Offered by C L Hawley

The Strand June 1949, Vol. No. 117, Issue No. 702

Allingham, Margery et al

George Newnes

£40.00

Offered by C L Hawley

Lady of the Sun: The Life and Times of Alice Perre...

Kay, F. George

Frederick Muller

£30.00

Offered by C L Hawley

The Road to Haworth : The Story of the Brontës’ Ir...

Cannon, John

Weidenfeld and Nicholson

£10.00

Offered by C L Hawley

A Concise History of the Origin and Progress of Pr...

LUCKOMBE, Philip

London: Printed and Sold by W. Adlard and J. Browne in Fleet Street

£525.00

Offered by Mobilis Books

The Illustrated Book of Pigeons. With Standards Fo...

FULTON, Robert

London, Paris, New York: Cassell Petter & Galpin

£320.00

Offered by Mobilis Books

Oriental Literature applied to the Illustration of...

Samuel Burder A.M.

£231.00

Offered by RMJ Books

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Smith, Elder - first...

Acton Bell (Anne Brontë)

Smith, Elder

£1025.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Bronte

Folio Society

£35.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Fallback item for books

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Bronte

Zodiac

£30.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Decretals

Gregory IX

£585.00

Offered by Mobilis Books

Single cutting from French Pontifical

Follower of Maître d'Étienne Poncher

£1200.00

Offered by Mobilis Books

Life Mosaic, The Ministry of Song and Under the Su...

Frances Ridley HAVERGAL

London: James Nisbet & Co.

£120.00

Offered by Mobilis Books

Wuthering Heights

Emily Bronte

Triangle

£50.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Wuthering Heights

Emily Bronte

White's Books Ltd

£50.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Bronte

Odhams

£45.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Bronte

White's Books Ltd

£360.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Wuthering Heights

Emily Bronte

White's Books Ltd

£360.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Bronte

Nelson

£30.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Bronte

Odhams

£20.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Bronte

Folio Society

£50.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Bronte

Clarendon

£350.00

Offered by RMJ Books

Letters, on the subject of the concert of princes,...

Benjamin VAUGHN

London : printed for G. G. & J. Robinson, Paternoster-Row

£250.00

Offered by Mobilis Books

The Example of France A Warning to Britain.

Arthur YOUNG

Bury St Edmonds, England: Printed by J. Rackham, Stationer. For W. Richardson.

£250.00

Offered by Mobilis Books

Fair Exhibitors

If you would like to see which Members will be at this fair, you can browse through them all below. Just select the letter their name starts with and click their name to see their specific page.

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Grove Rare Books | Adam Yates Nr Skipton

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G Mosdell, The Junction Bookshop | Glenda Mosdell Llandudno Junction

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Pete Fry | Peter Fry Grange-over-Sands

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Guest Exhibitors

We are pleased to announce that we will have some special guests at this fair! Have a look at who they are.

Roo Waterhouse Art
Celebrate your life in books with a bespoke 'Shelf Portrait'. Roo Waterhouse’s detailed oil paintings of treasured and iconic books build up a portrait to resonate with your stories and reflect your life and passions. Rather like Desert Island Discs... Which books would you choose?

Contact:

Telephone: 07905 889773
Address

Northlight Art Studios
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6DG

Resources

Please find some helpful links below. If you need anything else, do not hesitate to get in touch.

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