Before chains like coles, classic book shop and wh smith, department stores were among the biggest booksellers in toronto. Books suitable for christmas gift electronic resource. I still have my muchloved copy of the princess and the goblin with its green moirs stamp. Vintage swimming photographs from toronto toronto photos. Starbucks canada to offer wine, beer and tapas by years end. Albert britnell book shop is one of the book stores in toronto, ontario, located in 765 yonge st, m4w 2g6.
Mariella17921848 by gallo max and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Old general stores old country stores vintage pictures old pictures old photos vintage farm vintage signs butcher shop canadian history. Albert britnell bookseller, 1911 toronto, canada old toronto. When it became obvious that the shop would have to be demolished to make way for torontos new pantages theatre. A good bookstore always will reflect the personality, the tastes, the likes, and dislikes of the owners. Initially known for its selection of collectible canadiana, the store later built its reputation on the special order system developed by albert s spatswearing son roy. The store was the albert britnell book shop in toronto, where mackenzie king once bought his books. The brtinell book shop relocated further north on the street, to a site near yonge and bloor streets.
Torontoyorkville and the annex travel guide at wikivoyage. Yet maple leaf stadium wasnt far removed from its glory days. From the constant cycling of retail stores, to the construction and opening of the ttc subway system, to the construction of the cibc and the bay towers to today, where monster condos have. Albert britnells, the largest bookshop in canada, 263265 yonge st. Maintaining some design aspects of the old book store, the yonge and bloor starbucks had wood bookcases with some of the original volumes from the albert britnell shop. Former albert britnell bookstore with original flooring, wooden wall fixtures, and one of two clover leaf brewing machine in. The former albert britnell book shop is now a starbucks outlet but retains some of its quaint old book shop atmosphere. As well, we offer special shipping and delivery services for your. Books for business began as a bricks and mortar book store in 1991 in toronto, canada.
By 1940 she became chief assistant and buyer for roy britnell and was invited to lecture on the social history of upper canada. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. This was no exaggeration, as the britnell family had been involved in the citys book trade since albert arrived from england during the 1880s. Toronto book lovers mourn loss of three stores the star. Catalogue of newspapers and journals for sale by albert britnell, 254 yonge st.
Books for business offers discounts on orders where multiple copies of a title are purchased. The people of the longhouse, by edward marion chadwick, shagotyohgwisaks, honorary chief electronic resource toronto. Albert britnell book shop count yourself a torontonian if grandfather shopped here, proclaimed toronto life in its november 1970 guide to local bookstores. Glad day bookshop up for sale, it feels as if toronto is experiencing a. A 72 loss marked the end of upperlevel minor league ball in toronto and 40 years of play at the foot of bathurst street. The shop was managed by john britnell and william britnell. The albert britnell book store has been in the same yonge st. Yonge street book shops american gods west village toronto canada historical pictures book of life landscape photos gta.
By night, we escaped into a large stash of books from the albert britnell book shop in toronto. One of torontos original starbucks locations just shut down. Some comments of the new bookstores of toronto david mason. At bmv bookstores, our mission is to search out unique finds wherever we can to bring you the finest books at affordable prices. Appleton began his bookselling career in toronto as a shop assistant for his uncle, albert britnell, whose former book shop now a starbucks is adjacent to harperollins canadian office. Tastetoronto an original toronto starbucks closes its. You can still see the albert britnell book store sign on the second floor of the building. The union publishing companys farmers and business directory for the counties of huron, middlesex and perth. English native albert britnell entered the book trade by working in his brother johns bookstore in london. Jan 06, 2012 this was no exaggeration, as the britnell family had been involved in the citys book trade since albert arrived from england during the 1880s. Thus began a twentyyear association which allowed her interest in writing, and the past, to flourish. In 1911, the old structure on the location was demolished.
Their homes were side by side at numbers 93 and 95 summerhill avenue, respectively. Mar 23, 2016 albert britnell book shop now home to what is arguably the nicest starbucks location in toronto, 765 yonge st. David britnell obituary toronto, on the globe and mail. The independent bookstore is a dying breed in toronto. Covid19 could mark the end of torontos airbnb era, and good riddance. Former albert britnell bookstore with original flooring, wooden wall fixtures, and one of two clover leaf brewing machine in canada.
Albert britnell emigrated to toronto from yorkshire, england and in 1893 opened a bookstore on lower yonge street. The intersection of yonge and bloor has seen a lot of change over the years. The book store of albert britnell at 765 yonge street, near bloor street. The influential career of william collins publisher franklin. With news this week that three bookstoresthe book mark, glad day, and dragon lady comicsare to be sold or closed, we look back at some beloved bookshops from torontos past. Dec 23, 2019 the former albert britnell bookstore was located at 765 yonge st in torontos city core. After working together for a time, albert established his own bookstore at 240 yonge street in 1893 and quickly established a reputation as a purveyor of collectible books, especially canadiana. Both brothers moved to canada in the 1880s, bringing with them several hundred volumes. All established book stores that have closed within the past four years. News, people, places, events, articles, and discussions on toronto.
Nov 14, 20 postcard toronto albert britnell book shop yonge n of bloor owner in front note garbage bags photo toronto lansdowne ttc trolley bus passengers leaving 1972 unknown photographer. Albert britnell book shop now home to what is arguably the nicest starbucks location in toronto, 765 yonge st. The influential career of william collins publisher. When it became obvious that the shop would have to be demolished to make way for torontos new pantages theatre, britnell selected a site further up yonge street a short distance north of bloor street. The britnell brothers, john and albert, first opened secondhand bookshops at various locations in toronto the same year appleton was born. This aint the rosedale library and britnells are distant memories. A 19thcentury air of decorum still persisteda touch of the 20th confined to the back of the shop where new paperback best sellers were propped like foundlings in their readyfordisplay cardboard prams. David was the elder of two sons born to roy and gwynneth britnell, and a grandson of albert britnell, who founded the iconic albert britnell book shop in toronto in 1893. Also present in the building is the office of the macmillan company of canada.
From the constant cycling of retail stores, to the construction and opening of the ttc subway system, to the construction of the cibc and the bay towers to today, where monster condos have gone up with more to come. Mar 04, 2020 maintaining some design aspects of the old book store, the yonge and bloor starbucks had wood bookcases with some of the original volumes from the albert britnell shop, which closed in 1999 after operating there for 106 years. The people of the longhouse, by edward marion chadwick. Although the store in downtown toronto has gone, books for business has grown to be an authoritative online resource in business publications for national and international professionals.
Residing in an old bookstore, the albert britnell book shop, this location had managed to maintain plenty of its original character and history. Photo of albert britnell book shop taken between 1966 and 1972 by ellis wiley, city of toronto archives, fonds 124, file 2, item 1. Catalogue of newspapers and journals for sale by albert. But weve had to adjust to the people who live here now. Albert britnell book shop, 4169243321, 765 yonge st. When it became obvious that the shop would have to be demolished to make way for torontos new pantages theatre, britnell selected a site further up yonge street a s. Maintaining some design aspects of the old book store, the yonge and bloor starbucks had wood bookcases with some of the original volumes from the albert britnell shop, which closed in 1999 after. Maintaining some design aspects of the old book store, the yonge and bloor starbucks had wood bookcases with some of the original volumes from the albert britnell shop, which closed in 1999 after operating there for 106 years. Albert would open his famous albert britnell book shop at 765 yonge st. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. Contact a representative of albert britnell book shop at 4169243321 for your queries. Canadas business book experts 4163627822 or toll free 18003871417.
Our selection is more business oriented and caters to the highrise crowd. The shop posted a thank you sign on their doors and windows, as well as a list of nearby locations of course, there are a handful within kilometres. Barrys grandfather, albert britnell, emigrated to toronto from yorkshire, england and in 1893 opened a bookstore on lower younge street. Tastetoronto an original toronto starbucks closes its doors. Ironically, the winning team, the syracuse chiefs, later became the farm club for torontos longawaited major league ball club. Jan 06, 2012 albert britnell book shop count yourself a torontonian if grandfather shopped here, proclaimed toronto life in its november 1970 guide to local bookstores.