From the Fountain website:

The Fountain stocks an extensive choice of Bibles, Christian books, music, cards for all occasions and a variety of gift items. It also holds a wide range of Christian resources including Sunday School material, school assembly and lesson material, youth work resources, music books and Bible reading notes...

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Originally located on the site of the former Wesley Owen bookshop in The Crossing at St Paul's, The Hub relocated to its new location on Stafford Street in October 2011. The store is operated by mother and son team Christine and Luke Bunger — both former Wesley Owen employees — and continues a legacy stretching back over 40 years to the independent The Beacon Bookshop, which in turn enjoyed success as a Scripture Union bookshop before its acquisition by Wesley Owen.

In their own words now:

The Hub is a Christian Bookshop with a difference.

We are not content with just selling Christian books, Bibles, gifts, cards, multimedia and resources (though we think we do all of that pretty well).

No, we want to be the hub of the Christian community in Walsall.

We believe that Christians in Walsall deserve a place on the high street to meet, chat and network. We believe that Christianity isn't about which Church you attend, or what denomination you belong to (though these things are important), but about meeting Jesus, and others who feel as strongly about him as you do. We're independent, not run by any Church, or affiliated with any one denomination, so whoever you are, there is sure to be something for you...

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From the MCB website:

Midlands Christian Books is a travelling Christian book stall that serves local churches in the West Midlands area by providing Christian books that are 'value-for-money' and easy accessable.

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The Shrine Shop is an integral part of the shrine, focusing on the needs of pilgrims. Situated in the very heart of the village of Little Walsingham in The Common Place, the Shrine Shop has long been an integral part of the Walsingham experience. It offers a wide selection of statues, rosaries, crucifixes and icons. More generally the shop sells cards for all occasions and books covering a wide range of Christian subjects...

Specialist Interests
Devotion to Our Lady of Walsingham

Mission Statement
To glorify God by making Christian literature available to all nations so that people may come to faith and maturity in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Storehouse Watford is the new name for Living Oasis Watford, the only branch of Living Oasis that survived the company's meltdown in 2011, which ended with the parent company, Nationwide Christian Trust, entering insolvency (August 2011).

From the shop's About page:

We offer a broad range of resources from our new store. Please come and see what's on offer:

One of the largest ranges of Christian resources available in the UK at our new, two-floor shop. Resources include books, gifts, cards, music and dvd section in our basement, which includes a large dvd screen and listening booth.

Immediately next door is the Coffee House at Presence for all those lovers of great coffee, wonderful Paninis, splendid sandwiches, delicious Frappes and comfy sofas.

A customer ordering service for other resources not in stock. For catalogue products, we can have these delivered next day if ordered before 2pm.

A partner programme to resource or run church and ministry bookstalls, conference and events bookstalls and other one-off events...

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Mission Statement
Resources for Life

What Happened to Wesley Owen?

Mission Statement
To glorify God by making Christian literature available to all nations so that people may come to faith and maturity in the Lord Jesus Christ.

An independent Christian Bookshop which is extremely friendly and welcoming. Set up over three years ago, this shop provides a wide range of materials needed by both Christians and those wanting to purchase items of a Christian nature, eg. Christening/Baptism Gifts

Mission Statement
To supply Wellingborough and the surrounding area with Christian materials, helpful in promoting the Good News of Jesus Christ and of God's Amazing Grace.

Specialist Interests
Children's Resources

From Life's About page:

"Life" is the name of Weston's new independent Christian bookshop, it is based at 13 The Centre where Living Oasis and Wesley Owen were located previously.

Here at "Life" we will aim to be more than a book shop. Yes we will be selling books, cards and gifts, as well as daily Bible reading notes etc. But this is not our sole purpose.

We would like "Life" to be a place in town where Christians can meet each other over a cup of tea or coffee for prayer, study groups or discussion.

"Life" provides a haven where Christians involved in the many and varied activities which make up church life can find encouragement and build one another up.

We want Christians to be able to meet one another and share their ideas, dreams and visions for their area, town and life, on common ground; because we believe that everyone has something to offer in the body of Christ. If we can get together on any and all levels and share what works and what doesn't, encouraging each other, just imagine what could happen in our churches, our town, our nation...

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What Happened to Wesley Owen?

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Two By Two is a Christian gift and book shop, providing all types of gifts , cards and books for Christian celebrations etc. We also provide tea and coffee (donation only).

Mission Statement
To enable God's Word to spread to others in the wider community. To provide material to learn and study God's Word. A place to be at peace. To be a witness and outreach to others so that they too can know God's love and share in His Word.

We are an established retailer of Christian resources and literature. Our products are designed to enhance individual Christian life irrespective of age and background by informing, inspiring and deepening devotion to Christ.

Our products include adult and children's books, Bibles, Sunday School resources along with Scripture and Christian literature in a wide range of foreign languages such as Polish, Romanian, French, Portuguese and Yoruba.

Mission Statement
To provide and make available Christian literature and resources which focuses on building, developing and promoting Christian faith in the family, within the community and our nation as a whole.

The Phoenix is a delightful bookshop, full of interesting bits & pieces, as well as great books. We cover a wide range of interests specializing in Children's books, Adult fiction, History, local Cotswold books and Christian books.

We also provide a speedy ordering service, a fantastic range of greetings cards, will source secondhand books and run a subscription service: basically, if a service is needed we'll see if we can provide it.

Specialist Interests
Local interest - Cotswolds

Other Services
Fax & Photcopying Service Available

Home of Oasis Booksearch, for all your secondhand and hard-to-find book requirements.

Sit and relax over a cup of tea, hot chocolate, or coffee from our Flavia coffee machine or enjoy a fruit juice. Fair Trade snacks including Geobars available.

Video Clearance Sale
As videos are giving way to DVDs we are clearing our stock of video tapes at 50p each.

Other Services
Customer Toilet with wheelchair access and baby changing facility. Photocopying & fax service.

From the Christ Church Woking website:

Origin@ChristChurch is the name of our well stocked store which sells a wide range of Christian books and media.

If you can't find it, we can order it; either in the shop, or over the phone, for delivery either to your home, or for collection from the shop, most orders come through within 24 hours.

Otherwise spend a while browsing the extensive range of books, music, DVD's, gifts, posters, cards and jewelry. There is a particularly good range of Bibles and an excellent children's section. Get on our email list for notification of our regular in store promotions - a real indulgence for bookworms!

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Description from the Quench website:

Celebrate God's glorious creation by making a day of it and visit Quench in Wokingham (formerly St Andrew's bookshop) with the whole family. Situated in the beautiful Berkshire countryside, yet only a short drive from central Wokingham, you will find Quench in the Holme Grange Craft Village, one of the best rural retail sites in the UK.

Not only can you browse through a top selection of the book titles, films, CD's and cards, you can also find out about our range of church and school resources. If we don't have what you are looking for, we can have it specially ordered in for you. And once you've visited us, you can 'quench' your other thirst at the lovely tea room, and browse a wonderful selection of art, craft and plant shops.

We'd love to see you soon
With free parking, something for the whole family, and a lovely atmosphere, a visit to Quench Wokingham is a wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon. Janet, Alison and Avril run a friendly, lively and welcoming shop, and would love you to come and spend some time with them.

Mission Statement
To glorify God by making Christian literature available to all nations so that people may come to faith and maturity in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our shop supplies many new gifts and Christian books, Bibles, videos, CDs, commentaries, daily reading material and greeting cards.

Living Oasis Worthing was one of a new chain of Christian retailers in the UK which commenced operations in 2010, taking over most of the former Wesley Owen bookshops. Sadly, in early August 2011, the parent company, Nationwide Christian Trust, entered insolvency and most branches have now ceased trading.

What Happened to Wesley Owen?

What Happened to Wesley Owen?

MANNA is an Evangelical Movement of Wales Bookshop, previously trading as Wrexham Christian Bookshop from 16 Central Arcade, Wrexham.

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