Jarrolds Norwich

Our brand new Book Department and Coffee Bar

We are excited to unveil our new and improved Book Department, which is now situated on the Lower Ground Floor along with our brand new coffee bar, Chapters!

Brand New Jarrold Book Department! Brand New Book Department at Jarrold Norwich

Our extensive Book Department has over 30,000 titles in stock, and includes a wide variety from the latest best sellers to cookbooks and autobiographies. Our knowledgable staff can also help you find that elusive title you’ve been looking for, with many books available within 2 to 3 days. We can source many US titles, foreign language texts, specialist maps and much, much more. We also have a printing press on display, kindly loaned from the John Jarrold Printing Museum - so do come in and explore the new department!

Chapters Coffee Bar now aailable at Jarrold Norwich on the Lower Ground Floor Chapters Coffee Bar newly opened at Jarrold Norwich

Chapters - our brand new coffee bar within the Book Department, is the perfect place to sit and relax. With a dozen different coffees on the menu and a range of 5 coffee beans to select from, it is the perfect destination for the coffee connoisseur. We also serve tea and cold drinks plus a tempting range of homemade cakes and savoury treats.

Our new Book Department and Chapters Coffee Bar are located on the Lower Ground Floor.

Chapters Coffee Bar now available at Jarrold Norwich, on the Lower Ground Floor

Iconic Brand: Swatch

In 1983, the unexpected appearance of an affordable, Swiss made, plastic watch turned the watch world upside down. Suddenly, a watch was much more than a way to measure time. It was a new language, a way to speak from the heart without words. A Swatch watch was an expression of joy, a provocative statement, a warm smile delivered with a flick of the wrist. Today, the revolution continues: Swatch talks, and everyone understands.

Jarrold’s Book Choice: The Story of the Norwich Boot and Shoe Trade

The Story of the Norwich Boot and Shoe Trade - Frances and Michael Holmes

RRP £9.95

Frances and Michael Holmes are the authors of the hugely successful books A Market For Our Times: A History Of The Norwich Provisions Market and Norwich Pubs And Breweries: Past And Present. Their latest project is this fascinating and comprehensive history of a trade which at one time employed 15% of the entire Norwich work force, making it the single biggest industry in the city. The book’s 262 pages are packed with first-hand accounts from those who worked in the trade, along with archive material, photographs and newspaper reports, all combining to paint a picture of this trade that was - and to a small extent still is - at the heart of Norwich’s commercial life.

This book and a large selection of titles can be found in our book department on the ground floor.

Iconic Brand: Penguin

The first Penguin paperbacks appeared in the summer of 1935 and included works by Ernest Hemingway, André Maurois and Agatha Christie.

They were colour coded (orange for fiction, blue for biography, green for crime) and cost just sixpence.

The way the public thought about books changed forever - the paperback revolution had begun.

New Coffee Bar, Chapters

Chapters, our brand new coffee bar, is the perfect place to sit and relax whilst you’re picking out your perfect read. Here you’ll find a wide range of coffees and types of drink as seen below.

We also serve tea and cold drinks as well as snacks and delicious homemade treats which include our sweet Lemon Drizzle cake and Naked Fruit cake - or go for something savoury and try the Smoked Salmon and Créme Fraiche tart!

Our new Book Department and Chapters Coffee Bar are located on the Lower Ground Floor.

Iconic Brand: Parker

Since 1921 Duofold has been iconic of the stunning craftsmanship and heritage of Parker.

Finished in precious metals, Duofold offers an exceptionally comfortable and luxurious writing experience thanks to its durable solid gold nib.

Iconic Brand: Orla Kiely

Queen of Prints Orla Kiely is an Irish fashion designer renowned for her bright, colourful handbags, tote bags, laptop bags and purses.

Taking her inspiration from the 1960s and 70s, she has produced a range of vibrant designs that are sure to become style classics of the future.

Iconic Brand: LEGO

Having been named “Toy of the Century” twice, the traditional LEGO brick is Lego’s most iconic product.

The brick in its present form was launched in 1958. The interlocking principle with its tubes makes
it unique, and offers unlimited building possibilities. It’s just a matter of getting the imagination going – and letting a wealth of creative ideas emerge through play.

Go Go Gorilla Update!

Jarrold's Go Go Gorilla has been completed! The completed Jarrold Go Go Gorilla

UPDATE:The Gorilla is now completed! The Gorilla features various games which you can complete on his body, including several mazes and a Spot and Count game.

The Gorilla will be on display in Jarrold at the end of June. To find out more about the Go Go Gorillas project, visit their website: ww.gogogorillas.co.uk

Iconic Brand: Le Creuset

Le Creuset began producing its first porcelain enamelled cast iron pots in 1925 from its foundry in Fresnoy le Grand, France.

The Cocotte, or French Oven, was one of the first cast iron items produced by Le Creuset and is still the most popular item sold in a range of bright retro colours, with Volcanic orange the company’s trademark.