British Sports Book Awards
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Edition 11 (2013) Winner
Foyles
フォイルズ
Foyles
Aliases:
W & G Foyle Ltd.
Profile
- Gender
- Unknown
- Born
- 1903 （Peckham, London）
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- 107 Charing Cross Road, London
Career
- Occupations
- Bookseller, Retailer
- Active Years
- 1903-2024
- Affiliations
- Waterstones
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Independent Bookseller of the Year | — | — | — | Won |
| 2005 | Academic Bookseller of the Year | — | — | — | Won |
| 2006 | London Independent Bookseller of the Year | — | — | — | Won |
| 2008 | Chain Bookselling Company of the Year | — | — | British Book Awards | Won |
| 2008 | Bookseller of the Year | — | — | British Book Awards | Won |
| 2010 | Bookseller of the Year | — | — | — | Won |
| 2012 | National Bookseller of the Year | — | — | — | Won |
| 2012 | National Children's Bookseller of the Year | — | — | — | Won |
| 2013 | National Bookseller of the Year | — | — | — | Won |
Independent Bookseller of the Year
2002
Result:
Won
Academic Bookseller of the Year
2005
Result:
Won
London Independent Bookseller of the Year
2006
Result:
Won
Chain Bookselling Company of the Year
2008
Organization:
British Book Awards
Result:
Won
Bookseller of the Year
2008
Organization:
British Book Awards
Result:
Won
Bookseller of the Year
2010
Result:
Won
National Bookseller of the Year
2012
Result:
Won
National Children's Bookseller of the Year
2012
Result:
Won
National Bookseller of the Year
2013
Result:
Won
Awards & Nominations
Legacy
English bookstore chain founded in 1903 by brothers William and Gilbert Foyle. Best known for its flagship store on Charing Cross Road, once listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest bookshop by shelf length. Acquired by Waterstones in 2018.
In Popular Culture
- Known for its eccentric business practices in the past, becoming a tourist attraction.
Trivia
- Listed in the Guinness Book of Records as having 30 miles (48 km) of shelving.
- Famous for literary luncheons at its Charing Cross Road store.