The Amnesty bookshop - Hammersmith

The Hammersmith bookshop first began as a small stall in the Hammersmith & City Line tube station, set up by Amnesty members Christine Pain and Dick Langton to help raise funds for local campaigns. Before long, it moved into rented premises on King Street, and although it has changed locations three times since then, it has remained a much-loved and familiar part of the community. The shop is supported by a dedicated team leader and a wonderful group of volunteers, some of whom have been with us since the very beginning, and its success even helped inspire the opening of more Amnesty bookshops across the country.

About Hammersmith bookshop

Opening hours

Monday: 10am - 5pm

Tuesday - Saturday: 10.30am - 5.30pm

Sunday: 11am - 3pm

At our shop, we celebrate the joy of reading with a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, from timeless classics to works of enduring artistic merit. Our special cabinet features old, rare, and collectible books, while our plays and drama section is a favourite among drama students. Other standout sections include Visual Arts, History, Sci-fi and Fantasy, and Children’s books.

Beyond books, we offer Vinyl Records, DVDs, CDs, as well as a thoughtfully curated selection of postcards, greeting cards, branded Amnesty products as well as eco-friendly and fairtrade items. Whether you’re browsing for a rare find or a sustainable gift, there’s something here for everyone.

Passionate about human rights and books? Join our volunteer team! To find out more, email [email protected]

If you’re thinking of donating to us, please refer to the donation section below.

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: @amnestyhammersmith

Events and promotions

Our shop often hosts events and promotions. Be sure to check in regularly to see what’s on offer – or keep an eye on eye on our Instagram posts @amnestyhammersmith for details

How to find us

The Amnesty Bookshop
175 King Street
Hammersmith
London
W6 9JT

Our Hammersmith bookshop is located within 9 minutes’ walking distance from Hammersmith underground station (Hammersmith & City Line / Circle Line / Piccadilly Line), and a minute walk from Ravenscourt Station (District Line).

We are also served by several major bus routes (, , 218, 267, 27, 306, H91) - nearest bus stop ”Hammersmith Town Hall” (stop WA).

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Accessibility

There is a low step at the entrance of the shop. Our staff are happy to assist wheelchair users wherever required.

Donations & Collections

We welcome donations of books, vinyl records, CDs and DVDs during shop opening hours from Monday to Sunday . If you are bringing more than four boxes of books, please call ahead or email us to arrange details with our staff.

Please note that we currently do not offer a collection service.