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A tribute to Broadhurst's bookshop owner Laurie Hardman
MANY of you might know that the owner of Broadhurst’s Bookshop, Laurie Hardman, died recently. The iconic bookshop, which is located on Market Street, in Southport Town Center is known internationally as Laurie. Today, Wednesday, 5 June 2024, was his funeral, which was held in private, with just family and staff attending.
Broadhurst’s is 1 the oldest 2nd hand and antiquarian bookshops in the UK, having been established in 1920 by Charles Kenyon Broadhurst. Laurie began working at the bookshop in 1969 and eventually took it over. His amazing knowledge and unique style won him many famous friends and a huge following. We had the privilege of interviewing Laurie back in 2022 and hearing his amazing stories. Since his death, many people have paid tributes to him, A Broadhurst’s bookshop statement said:- "We are saddened to announce the death of our proprietor, boss, and friend, Laurie Hardman. He was the heart and soul of Broadhurst’s for many years, and will be much missed in the months and years to come." Our thoughts go out to his stall and his family. RIP Laurie. If you want to leave a message of message of condolence below, we will pass it on to the family. We will leave the last words to Laurie Hardman. COMMENTS (8)
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Lynda Warnock
#8
Tue, 11 June 2024
8:50 pm
Lovely man, so sad xx
Ruth Preece
#7
Tue, 11 June 2024
8:48 pm
R.I.P the bookshop feels like a home from home. X
Andrew Orritt
#6
Tue, 11 June 2024
8:46 pm
Just read the news I'm in Cambridge. So sad that Laurie has passed, he will be missed. I remember when he took over from the original owner back in the late 70's. I also remember books sent out with brown paper & string. In the winter they had real wood fires and if you were looking for 'that book' they could always find a seller for you. R.I.P Laurie, time to turn the page.
Christine Bruce
#5
Tue, 11 June 2024
8:45 pm
How very sad, what a wonderful place and a lovely man, and lovely staff. Always remember the open fire not to mention the mince pies at Christmas. I wonder what will happen to the shop now, I hope it keeps going, in this world of instant everything and little courtesy, it was a shining light. Rest in peace Laurie and thank you for all the years you brought us such joy.
Stephen Pearson
#4
Tue, 11 June 2024
8:43 pm
One of the best bookshops, R.I.P. Laurie
Peter Brook
#3
Tue, 11 June 2024
8:40 pm
An iconic book shop most of my life, he was a marvel to keep it going though all the hard times .R.i.P.
Gill Atkinson
#2
Tue, 11 June 2024
8:39 pm
Lovely place, so many memories of the open fires and the brown paper packages tied up with string.As a child this was a day out from Prescot. Then continued to take my own children there, up the stairs on the bean bags. I hope they keep it going it's such an institution and an inspiration. x
Anne Torley
#1
Tue, 11 June 2024
8:38 pm
Many happy memories of this iconic bookshop. Hope it continues as his legacy. X
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