The Amnesty bookshop - York

Known for our friendly team as well as our excellent range of books, we have been an established part of York’s second-hand book circuit for over 10 years. In 2022 we moved to our new premises at 19 Micklegate. Where we benefit from a larger, more accessible, wonderful space for book browsing.

About York bookshop

Opening hours

Monday-Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm

As well as a warm welcome, you can expect to find a wide range of good quality, second-hand books. Whether you are looking for modern fiction, classics, social sciences, art, poetry, drama, history, foreign language or children’s books, there is plenty to browse here. Plus, we offer CDs, DVDs and vinyl. We also stock a small ethical gift range including Amnesty goods, and seasonal cards, calendars and diaries.

Donations help us keep our stock fresh and relevant, so if you’re thinking of donating to us, we’d love to hear from you. Please refer to the donation section below.

We are often looking for people to join our volunteer team. To find out more about volunteering please email [email protected] or pop in for a chat.

To stay up-to-date on the very best of our new arrivals, as well as the latest news and promotions, follow us on:

Instagram: @booksforamnestyyork

How to find us

19 Micklegate
York
YO1 6JH

The bookshop is located opposite the Travelodge, before the right turn on to George Hudson Street/ Rougier Street.

Accessibility

There are a number of pay and display car parks close by on Priory Street, Tanner Row and Nunnery lane, and we are just around the corner from Rougier Street, which serves most major bus routes through York.

There are double yellow lines in front of the shop, but we do have rear access on Fetter Lane for dropping off larger donations by arrangement.

The shop floor is accessible to wheelchair users.

Donations & Collections

We welcome donations of good quality books, we also happily accept Vinyl, CDs and DVDs.

Please contact the shop ahead of visiting while we are waiting to open. This way, we can confirm that someone will be on the premises at a convenient time for you to visit.

We also offer a local collection service for sizeable donations and can accommodate most requests within a few weeks. Please use the contact details below to make arrangements.