Lovely website! I went to London a couple of years ago and found that 84 was no more. So thank you for the photos and the history.
Every time I read Helene's books I want to go back to London again, press my nose against the glass of the bus window, and look at everything again as if it were the very first time. Helene Hanff is a kindred spirit to all of us who love London so much.
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Bruna
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06-03-2010
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Hi ! well....I don't know what to write ( maybe some apologies for my bad English ...) but I have to say that I have seen "84-Charing Cross Road" with Ann Bancroft and I LOVED the movie ! I have discovered in some scenes and descriptions the same love I have for London. I have read also "The Princess of Bloomsbury Street" and it was a lovely book ! I will recommend to my friends to read Helene's books because her way to describe the various places and the feelings she felt during her visit to London, is superb! I am a lucky woman because I have some English friends and we often excange letters and packages with gifts and surprises , like Helene made with her Library's friends. Helene was an american Lady with an English soul. God bless her.
I´ve found the The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street book in a second hand bookshop here in my hometown, I am reading it, and searching the places that are mentioned in the book and the bound with the previos one Helene Hanff´s book, and I just want to express that I´m really enjoying (and even loving) her narrative and the story, I think it´s a wonderful way to learn about London, thank you.
Best Regards,
Karla Garcia
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rose c. hess
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06-12-2009
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My husband and I watched the film last week for the first time and loved it. Robert Osborne said that the book store is no longer there and there is a bar there but that there is a plaque on the wall and mention of Miss Hanff. Is that accurate information?
rose
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Gypsytraveller
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05-12-2009
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I watched 84 Charing Cross Road for the first time last night and absolutely loved every minute of it. I have been traveling to England since 1996- spending several weeks a year just exploring the countryside there. I am a huge fan of old movies (from the 40's especially) but my favorites are the British ones. I love the countryside and enjoy visiting locations that were used for filming particular movies. My very favorite village being Castle Combe which was used in the old version of Dr. Doolittle. I would live there if at all possible! I will purchase the 84 Charing Cross DVD as soon as possible and more than likely watch it several times a year!
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Daisy
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21-11-2009
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Your pages are great. I did visit your site before and now I am checking your updates. Tomorrow, 22 Nov, I'll be walking and photographing the 84 Charing Cross plaque. I just finished to watch this beautiful, moving story again. I am Brazilian by the way, and when in my home country my father and I used to watch together all these nostalgics movies from 40s to 60s and Charing Cross was one of them. I never imagined in my dreams some day in future I would be living here (UK) and have a chance to see, to photograph, and to live all emotions of a true story.
I have just begun to read the book. Now, I was looking for 84 Charing Cross Road in London, by Google Maps. ¡ I was there three years ago but then I couldn´t imagine this fantastic history! Great book. See you.
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Mark
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17-10-2009
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Hey, I'm currently directing the stage version of this fantastic story. It's really great to get into the head of Miss Hanff and of Frank. If you are interested in watching one of the greatest love stories ever told (well in my eye's anyway) visit www.honleyplayers-ads.org.uk for more info. This is a play I have wanted to direct for ages and this is my chance. Great site Mark