Chris Horn

Welcome to the first Pop-Up newsletter of 2026. The last few years for the Pop-Up has been a whirlwind of activity. From our first little even at Baker Street Emporium in Ramsgate, to our take-over of shops in Broadstairs, and more recently the first permanent Pop-Up at Bleak House, one of the seaside homes of Charles Dickens. Looking forwards to this year, we have more book fairs planned, the introduction of more amazing local authors, and so much more. So spread the word, share details of...

It's that time of year where parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles start to panic about what to buy for Christmas presents. Yes the latest games console, or in toy are great but don't forget the simple presents like jigsaws, board games and books . If it's books you are looking for, then pop on down to Havisham and Cratchit at Bleak House, and there you will find The Pop-Up Bookshop. We have books by many local authors, covering all sorts of genres, everything from Picture Books for your...

A Life Without Hands. This heart felt biography is a tale of John Oliver, born in the early 1900s but John was no ordinary man, born without Hands, he never let this limit him or his life. From the his early childhood through to being the captain of his own tug boat on the Medway river. This book tells how Frances met John one night in a pub, and from that first meeting their friendship grew. Available at The Permanent Pop-Up at Havisham & Cratchit, Bleak House. £19.99