The History Hotline

058: Britain's first Black bookshop: New Beacon Books


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Britain's first Black bookshop, New Beacon Books is potentially facing closure after over 50 years as the first Black publisher, book shop and international book distributor. It was founded by John La Rose and Sarah White and has continued to be run by the family, surviving longer than any other bookshop of its kind.

To support head down to the shop in Finsbury Park or shop online at: https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/

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The History HotlineBy Deanna Lyncook

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