The Library at Belton House

The Library at Belton House is amazing. I found a copy of Whitaker's History of Richmondshire which I'd love to read but is virtually impossible to get hold of. :-(

A Room of Books

There's something about private libraries that I adore!  This room of books at Belton House is home to the overspill from the main library. :-)

Ripon Cathedral

The High Altar at Ripon Cathedral

We stopped at Ripon on the way home from camping at Bishop Monkton. The plan was to find a cafe for breakfast, but I couldn't resist spending a few minutes exploring the cathedral. :-)

The Library at Ripon Cathedral

Somewhere New to Explore

There's one place I love exploring almost as much as wild lonely places. I can't resist looking around second hand bookshops. They're far more interesting than new bookstores which seem to stock all the same titles. However there's a few strange and slightly annoying things I've discovered:

• Huge stacks of books on the floor. What's that all about?
• Books two deep on the shelf. Does anyone ever look at the back row?
• It's so narrow you have to walk sideways. It's impossible to see the books.
• A bizarre system to organise the books. Finding anything is impossible.

What do you wish you could change about your favourite second hand bookshop?