The Orchard Bookshop

www.orchardbookshop.co.uk
The Orchard Bookshop : 347b Wakefield Road
Denby Dale : Huddersfield : West Yorkshire : HD8 8RT
Tel: 01484 866413 Fax: 01484 846973 Email: read@orchardbookshop.co.uk
www.gdpublications.co.uk www.cartyorkshire.co.uk

New Books...

We have over 3,000 new books in stock. Over 250,000 titles can be ordered for delivery within 1-2 days, and over 1 million titles are available in total.

In addition, if the book you want is 'out of print', extremely old or rare, we can track down secondhand or antique copies, often in very good condition. (More...)

Among the books in stock we have:

Fiction
Crime and Thriller Fiction
Fantasy & Science Fiction
Biographies
Travel Autobiographies, and a large selection of Travel Guides, Phrase books, walking guides etc.
Many £1.50 Penguin Classics
A wide range of Cookery, Gardening, Art, Crafts, Animal, History, Religion, Self-Help, Mind-Body-Spirit and Humour books.
Children's Fiction books
Children's picture paperbacks
A wide range of children's Non-Fiction, Educational, Poetry, Activity, Religious and Learning-To-Read books

Secondhand Books...

Venture downstairs and you will find a cosy room filled with second hand books, and an armchair and settee so that you can sit and read at your leisure. While we have over 7,000 books, we only have space for about 3,500 in the shop at any time. Over 5,000 of our books are catalogued and you can search for a specific title using the box below (results will open in a new window):


Title:

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NB: This search will NOT show our new books.

Our range of second hand books on display includes:

1,000+ Fiction Titles in hardback and paperback
Biographies
Gardening, Cookery, Crafts & Decorating
Health, Popular Science, Religion
Current Affairs, Textbooks and Reference
Literature, Poetry and a range of Playscripts
A large range of children's book, including novels, picture books, children's reference and learning-to-read books.
And more!

Downstairs... Above: Part of our Fiction section

Second hand books...
Above: Some of our older books
The "Pie Wall"
Above: Our 'PieWall'.
Downstairs...

Two polar bears and a monkey are always available should you need any assisstance.

We have a number of finer (and higher value) titles that aren't on display, but you can search for these using the search box above, and we can arrange a viewing.

Children's Books...

We have an excellent selection of children's book, ranging from children's and young adult's fiction, activity books, picture-paperbacks, educational books and revision guides, board books (for young children), learning-to-read schemes and fabric 'Soft' books for babies.

Our Children's Section...

Our Children's Section...
www.orchardbookshop.co.uk
The Orchard Bookshop : 347b Wakefield Road
Denby Dale : Huddersfield : West Yorkshire : HD8 8RT
Tel: 01484 866413 Fax: 01484 846973 Email: read@orchardbookshop.co.uk
www.gdpublications.co.uk www.cartyorkshire.co.uk

AudioBooks...

AudioBooks are a useful alternative if you barely get time enough to read. Instead you can listen to them on any Hifi, car stereo or Walkman/Discman. As well as for the time-starved, they are especially helpful to those with sight-difficulties.

Hundreds of popular titles are available on AudioBook, on a standard tape cassette (or spread across many!). A number of titles are also available on CD.

As well as many readings of popular books, most BBC Radio adaptations of books are available on cassette or CD.

Please ask us if any title you want is available as an AudioBook.

Out Of Print Books...

Out of print books include books that have literally sold out, in that there are no copies left at either our suppliers or the publisher, as well as books that are very old or specialist.

We have had books imported from the USA, Australia, and much of Europe for customers who really wanted a particular book. As a rough guide, paperback books will usually be cheaper than their original price when second hand, whilst good quality hardbacks usually go up in price. However this does depend entirely on rarity and the age of the book.

Please ring (01484 866413), email read@orchardbookshop.co.uk or call into the shop if you need a book that you have been unable to find.

Book Tokens...

We sell National Book Tokens, which can be used in the majority of bookshops in the country, and are redeemable against new books and audiobooks.

National Book Tokens can be spent here on new books, audiobooks and maps. Unfortunately they can not be redeemed against second hand books or any other product.

Maps & Atlases

We have a wide selection of OS Landranger (1:50,000) and Explorer (1:25,000) folded sheet maps covering most of the country (except the top end of Scotland - 1-2 days to order). We can order laminated versions of any of these maps. We also have:

Tourer sheet maps for road touring
Road maps for Ireland and Western European countries
A-Z street atlases of West, South, North and East Yorkshire, Lancashire etc.
Road atlases for the UK.
A large number of maps for local walks and route guides.

In addition, we have close links with Penrith Map Room, an Ordance Survey Options outlet who can produce maps for much more specialised purposes, such as field area maps and very close scale maps. Please ask about this service in the shop, ring (01484 866413) or email read@orchardbookshop.co.uk

Globes...

We stock and can order a range of high quality attractive globes, ranging from a £6.99 money box globe to a £720 antique-style illuminated globe with a brass and mahogany stand (not always stocked). We can order also order any model of globe in the 4 different styles:

Antique style (in the style of antique maps, with cream coloured sea, although all country boundaries are up to date)
Physical (shows the physical relief of dry land, with mountain ranges and deserts etc. Country borders are marked).
Political - shows each country as a different colour, making it easy to see boundaries.
Star globe - an illuminated map of the sky.

Photocopy and Fax Service...

We have a black-and-white photocopier that can print A4 and A3, enlarge or reduce, and print both sides of the page. Copies are 5p each (10p for A3).

Prices to send faxes are as follows:

	UK	Europe	Rest of World
First page	75p	£1.00	£1.25
Continuation	50p	75p	£1.00

Our fax number is 01484 864973. If you need to use our machine to receive a fax, please let us know beforehand so we don't treat the fax as a wrong number. (Receiving a fax costs 50p).

Greetings Cards...

We have a wide range of quality cards, many hand-made, for most occasions. In particular we stock the popular Helen King range of handmade cards, the fantastic 'BugArt' range and a number of stunning photographic cards from photographer Gary Dyson.

Gift Wrap...

We have a range of high quality Woodmansterne gift wrap and gift tags to make your present look more than a little bit special.

Past Events...

Ann Cleeves Booksigning and Reading

Shelley-based author Ann Cleeves launched the paperback edition of the fantastic 'Burial of Ghosts' in the soon-to-be opened room of second hand books on the evening of the 24th February 2004. The many people who came along were treated to an absorbing reading of the first chapter of the book by Ann herself, followed by wine and food and the opportunity to have their book signed and talk to Ann. Copies of all Ann's books are available from The Orchard Bookshop and any other good bookshop (but not WHSmith).

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - July 2003

On July 21st 2003 the long-awaited fifth novel from J K Rowling was finally released. A queue of children and parents were at the front door of the shop at 8.20am, waiting to descend in to our very own Hogwarts Common Room, complete with huge fireplace and bottles of potions, to pick up their copy of the huge tome. Food and (non-alcoholic) drink was provided, and a 6-foot tall Harry Potter strolled about the room occasionally casting spells on the evil spirits emanating from between the pages of the book. Accompaniment was provide by music teacher Sarah Baker's pupils on wind instruments.

Harry Potter...or is it?
Sarah Baker and pupils provide music

School Supply...

We supply and deliver books to many of the local schools.

If your school needs books supplying please ring us on 01484 866413 for a quote at preferential terms that will make the most of your school budget.

Book Fairs...

WorldBookDay Fair
At Scissett Middle School

On the 31st March and 1st of April 2004 students at Scissett Middle School were treated to a half-hour out of lessons to visit a bookfair run by The Orchard Bookshop. With a choice of over 400 titles right there in the classroom, the majority of students found the book they were looking for and left eager to get home so that they could read away. Another benefit of the bookfair was that the students earned the school library a number of books with which to expand its non-fiction ranges.

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the bookfair with the students, it may soon become a twice-yearly event, and we are looking to run the bookfair at other schools. Teachers - if you would be interested in having the BookFair at your school please ring 01484 866413, call into the shop or email read@orchardbookshop.co.uk

Welcome to The Orchard Bookshop:

With over 7,000 new and secondhand books in total, and with a wide range of maps, globes, greeting cards and gift wrap, The Orchard Bookshop has been a feature in Denby Dale since 1995. We believe our experience means we can offer a better service than many town center stores - after 8 years of practice we can find you a copy of almost any book you want, and rarely turn customers away disappointed! We also offer a self-service photocopier and a fax service. Click on the links to the right to see our complete range.

If you wish to order a book, please email or phone, especially if you have any complicated requests or few details to be going on with (the third word of the title and the first letter of the author's middle name, for example!).

Feel free to browse round the website to get an idea of the range and services we offer, and have a look at a just few of the local books that are available for this area.

Location:		We are on the main road through Denby Dale (right hand side traveling from Sovereign (Shepley) through to Wakefield), next door to Denby Dale Supermarket.

Hours:		Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 5.30pm Saturday: 9:00am - 3.00pm < Print This Information on 1 page >

Contact:		Tel: 01484 866413 Fax: 01484 864973 The Orchard Bookshop 347b Wakefield Road Denby Dale Huddersfield HD8 8RT Email: read@orchardbookshop.co.uk Web: www.orchardbookshop.co.uk Please ring (or email) to inquire or order books or any other product.

Local Books...

Denby & District (From Pre-History to the Present) Chris Heath "This is the comprehensive history of Denby and its surrounding district. It will take readers on a fascinating voyage of historical discovery, from the Stoneage to Viking settlements, into the Middle Ages, The English Civil War, and finally through to present day. It explores the origins and careers of the Lords of the Manor and their many Tennants. It features Militia lists, school days, Witchcraft, Surgeons, Inns as well as the numerous trades and occupations of Denby's inhabitants throughout the ages. Denby and District is an essential reference tool for the family and local historians and is packed with nostalgia for locals and visitors alike. Lavishly illustrated, it contains over 180 photographs and line drawings together with 47 family trees and provides a useful reference for anyone interested in Denby and its District's past." (The blurb)	<Click for larger picture>
Denby and District II From Landed Gentry... Chris Heath The sequel to the immensely popular 'History of Denby and District' is now available from The Orchard Bookshop, priced £14.99. On Saturday 7th of August (the day of the Emley Show) Chris Heath (below right, sat down) was in the shop to sign copies of his book. The all-new second volume includes many never-before translated documents dated from the 1300's onwards, including court rolls from 1334 to 1787, the last wills of the Lords of the Manor and details of a 13th century church at Denby. Illustrated with almost 200 never before published photographs, the book also tells the stories of families such as the Hinchliffes, Kenyons, Brownhills, Naylors and Norton, whose rise was a direct result of the Industrial Revolution. Much greater attention is paid to Denby Dale - its growth, buildings and people - and chapters are included on Ingbirchworth, Birdsedge and High Flatts. Judging by the success and popularity of the first volume of "Denby and District", this book will appeal to local and family historians, nostalgia lovers and absolutely anyone who lives or has an historical interest in the area.
Mist Over Langsett Richard Bell Richard writes: "Early one misty autumn morning I set off on a 3 day, 40 mile walk from here in the Calder Valley to the moors of the Peak District. I added a handwritten text and printed it as a small sketchbook (the same size as the spiral bound sketchbook I carried with me) to send out to friends with our Christmas cards. I was pleased with the way it summed up the experience so it has become number one in my Sketchbook Sushi series." www.willowisland.co.uk
Exploring The Upper Dearne Valley John Wilkinson "The author of the book has spent a lifetime in the area described. This, together with his flair for identifying the most interesting aspects of the region, makes him ideally suited to the task of bringing history to life for the local reader and visitor alike. With the added benefit of wide reading of the work of others, he uses his own observations to produce a comprehensive study of the essential characteristics and life of the Upper Dearne Valley - and the people who, over the years, have helped to make it what it is." (The blurb)	<Click for larger picture>
A History of Penistone and District David Hey "The ancient parish of Penistone stretched from Denby Dale in the north to Stocksbridge in the south and from Oxbridge to the county boundary at Saltersbrook in the west. This book shows how the local country side acquired its present appearance and how the district was changed by the industrial revolution. It deals with local families and how they earned their living, with ancient buildings, and with the author's recollections of life at Catshaw in the 1940s. It is well illustrated with over 100 photographs, many of them from Joshua Biltcliffe's famous collection. David Hey grew up in Penistone and retains his local accent." (The Blurb)	<Click for larger picture>
Exploring West Yorkshire Simon Warner "West Yorkshire is a county of extreme contrasts. Between the high Pennines to the west and eastern lowlands lies one of the largest conurbations in Great Britain, a cradle of the industrial revolution, rich in civil architecture and industrial archeology. Yet within a mile or two of any town center there remain abundant signs of an older history going back a thousand years. "For those wanting to explore West Yorkshire, there is plenty to see. So if you want to know where to find: a town hall that stood in two counties at once a pub frequented by Branwell Bronte where Robin Hood is buried England's most northernmost commercial vineyard the giant pies of Denby Dale an Elizabethan herb garden the stone lions designed for Trafalgar Square the dragon under the hill a town built on shoddy goods the oldest Methodist church in the country then why not go Discovering West Yorkshire with Simon Warner? As renowned photographer, and the author of several books and articles on the area, Simon is the ideal guide to lead you and describe hundreds of West Yorkshire's hidden places, oddities and strange events. The book includes the popular 'curiosities', but also many fascinating places which rarely feature in guide books, all organised into 5 sections, centered on Calderdale, Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield and Huddersfield. Every item is illustrated in colour or black-and-white, and the book has directions and easy to use maps too! Discovering West Yorkshire then provides an up-to-date 'unusual features' guide to the region, fascinating to residents as well as to the tourist." (The Blurb)	<Click for larger picture>

Denby Dale...

For information about the village please visit: www.denbydale.com

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For Online Customers:

Welcome to The Orchard Bookshop. We have over 5,000 books catalogued for sale online, and list with Abe, Biblio, Alibris, Amazon and ChooseBooks. You can search through our books using the search box below (results will open in a new window).

We have been booksellers for nearly ten years through our shop in Denby Dale, West Yorkshire (England) and have dealt in rare, out of print and second hand books since January 2004. To date we have shipped nearly 1,000 books, all of which have arrived without problems, but if there ever is a problem with your order, our contact details are readily available so that you can email at any time or ring 48 hours of the week if you need to talk to us.

SHIPPING:

We charge for shipping at cost, plus about 50p for packing materials (depending on how much packaging is needed). The shipping fees quoted on most sites are for a 1kg book (eg. a 500 page hardback novel), but we reduce shipping for books that are lighter (ie. paperback titles). Occasionally with heavy titles we may have to contact you to request extra shipping. We always offer the cheapest method of posting these heavy books. (A note to Amazon customers about shipping).

RETURNS:

We aim to describe all our books as accurately as possible, but if the book you receive is not as described, let us know within a few days of receiving it and we can arrange a return and refund (at our cost).

Returns for any other reason are accepted but please contact us first. In this case we can refund the price of the book but not postage or packaging.

Amazon Customers: Amazon charges a set fee for postage, currently £2.75 for postage within the UK. We cannot adjust this fee for lighter books, as the 'spare' postage money from the lighter books has to be used to subsidise heavier books, for which the postage allowance is not enough. Although this means sometimes you will pay over the odds to have a book posted to you, for any book that weighs over 600grams you will pay less than the actual cost of postage. (Go back)

Our Range...
New Books
Secondhand Books
Children's Books
Audio Books
Out of Print Books
Book Tokens
Maps / Atlas
Globes
Photocopy / Fax
Greetings Cards
Gift Wrap
Past Events
For Schools...
School Supply
Book Fairs