Introduction
Caxton Books & Gallery, owned by Judith Charlesworth and Sally Johnson, is a well-established independent bookshop in the heart of Frinton's renowned Connaught Avenue, just a stone's throw from the sweeping sands of Frinton Beach. The Gallery exhibits local and East Anglian artwork, ceramics and jewellery. We also have an exciting range of artistic greetings cards and other book-related products.

We are open Monday to Saturday from 9.00 to 5pm. We hope you will pay us a visit and see what we have to offer.

A Literary Supper with Alison Pick

January 27th, 2012 by sally

Monday 27th February 2012 – 7pm at The Cookery Workshop – Ashlyn’s Road, Frinton-on-sea, Essex  CO13 9EB

Join Man Booker longlisted author Alison Pick for a literary supper at The Cookery Workshop as part of her five day UK tour.  Alison will be talking about her most recent novel Far To Go, a powerful and profoundly moving story about one family’s epic journey to flee the Nazi occupation of their homeland in 1939.  The novel is inspired by the lives of Alison’[s own grandparents who fled their native Czechoslovakia for Canada during the Second World War.

Tickets: £25 to include a 2 course buffet supper, wine & coffee with 10% off the book.

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January Sale Now On!

January 5th, 2012 by sally

Come and have a look at the great selection of books we have in our January sale – some with as much as £5 off!  You may find the perfect Christmas present for next year!!

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Give Books, Because You Love Them!

December 9th, 2011 by sally

Our fantastic Christmas Book selection is here!  Pop in to see what we have in store or pick up a catalogue to browse all the best books recommended for this Christmas.

Tonight is Frinton’s Christmas Festival and we will be serving free mulled wine, so come along and share a glass with us!

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Cinema-on-Sea: ‘One Day’ moves to January

November 16th, 2011 by sally

Sadly, the release of One Day has been put back, so we will now be showing it on Saturday 21st January.  Fortunately the new Jane Eyre starring Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell and Judi Dench is available so this will be shown on 10th December.  Please check the cinema page for an updated programme.

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Natasha Solomons returns to Frinton!

October 21st, 2011 by sally

This month we are delighted to welcome back the author Natasha Solomons who will be telling us more about her latest book The Novel in the Viola on Wednesday 23rd November at Frinton Golf Club.  7pm for 7.30pm.
Tickets are £25 for a 2 course supper with coffee.  See events page for more details.

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

October 21st, 2011 by sally

We will be running a free story time session for babies & toddlers on the first Wednesday of the month at 9.30am.  First session will be Wednesday 2nd November.  We hope to see you there!

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New Programme for Cinema-on-Sea

August 8th, 2011 by sally

We have put together a new programme of films for Frinton’s new cinema experience at McGrigor Hall.  There are some wonderful film adaptations of books coming out, so we hope to have a fantastic season.  Please see the Cinema page for details .

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Tickets now available for Frinton Literary Festival

August 8th, 2011 by sally

Please see the Lit Fest page for details of this year’s events, which include Peter Sissons, Sophie Hannah, Allan Mallinson and Gervase Phinn.  Not to mention a special performance by members of Frinton Summer Theatre and a special walk and talk event with Peter Caton.

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Work Experience Wonder!

July 15th, 2011 by sally

Come and see our wonderful new window display designed by Georgie Adams – our fabulous work experience student from TTC.  We have gone Pretty in Pink and would like to say a big THANK YOU to Georgie for all her hard work!

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FORTHCOMING FILMS

June 27th, 2011 by sally

UNFORTUNATELY – DUE TO LACK OF BOOKINGS WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THE CHILDREN’S MATINEE PERFORMANCE OF YOGI BEAR.  MANY APOLOGIES.

Saturday 2nd July – Brighton Rock (15) at 7.30pm. Running Time: 111 minutes.  Tickets £7.   For more details please see the Cinema page.

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