Few streets in central London are more resistant to change than Charing Cross Road, long home to myriad independent and specialist second-hand booksellers, Blackwell's Bookshop and the mighty Foyle's, not to mention a string of restaurants and theatres famaiiar to any Londoner.
This weekend-long love-in celebrates the street's literary chops with a series of talks from well-known authors at Foyle's and elsewhere, reading groups, Soho walking tours, children's activities and more. Events are generally free, though some workshops will charge. Visit www.lovecharingcrossroad.com for details.