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October Books

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Trading address:
189 Portswood Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 2WX
Category:
Retail
Website:
http://www.octoberbooks.org
Description:

October Books is a workers' co-operative community bookshop.

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On the front foot through challenging times: October Books

Content by Business Support for Co-ops
In January 2020, October Books, a worker-owned and run community bookshop in Southampton, was on the verge of taking great new strides.
9th July 2020
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“A great sense of community” – October Books

Content by Business Support for Co-ops
From constrained to creative. From frustrated to fulfilled. From boredom to belonging. That’s the difference being part of the October Books co-op has made to Jessica Haynes.
31st July 2018
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