A RESIDENTS library has been created at Royal Haslar, the spectacular former naval hospital in Alverstoke being transformed into a new £200 million waterside village, offering 550 homes, set in 62 acres of grounds.
Developers Haslar Developments Ltd has partnered with independent local bookseller The Book Shop in Lee-on-the-Solent to launch the space in Canada House, a grand Edwardian waterfront building converted to provide 36 one and two-bedroom apartments.
It is available for use by all residents of Canada House and the soon to be launched Trinity House.
An initial selection of almost 100 books has been curated by The Book Shop proprietor Sarah Veal and includes classics, fiction, prize-winning authors, travel, food, sport, biographies, art, works by local authors, history and children’s books.
She said: "The last few years have been exceptionally challenging for the business, with its future having been ‘touch-and-go’ on a number of occasions during the pandemic. Thanks to the support of loyal local customers and now Royal Haslar, we have managed to remain open and are looking at a more positive future."
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