Great store of a dying art of brick and mortar antiquarian bookstore. It's one of those places…read morewhere you can spend hours browsing.

Close to the entrance gates of Osterley Park is this wonderful and eccentric little second-hand…read morebookshop. The shop's tagline, the shop that has fans, not customers seems very appropriate: the interior is cramped and chaotic, and many of the shelves are lined two-deep with books, making this a place to rummage rather than browse. But that's part of the charm, and also makes it possible to find the odd bargain, hidden away (as I did). They also sell an extensive line of reasonably-priced greetings cards, a selection of small antiques - and their own honey. Eclectic indeed. The staff are helpful in a nice, laid-back sort of way. Eagled-eyed visitors will spot of the unusual design of the building: from 1884 until 1934 this was 'Osterley Park and Spring Grove' station on the District Line, until replaced by the present Osterley station, half a mile away. The bricked-up access to the footbridge can be seen at the back of the shop, and the platforms are still in place.

I'm writing this review at Singapore Changi Airport as I wait to board my connecting flight. Yup,…read morefree internet terminal. What a contrast to the pit which is Heathrow T3! This shop is full of over-priced goods aimed at a captive audience. Poor show! There are building works everywhere. Perhaps a phoenix will rise from the ashes but I'm not holding my breath.

Books. Water. Overpriced snacks and sweets. Magazines. Souvenirs…read more WHSmith in Heathrow's terminal 3 isn't anything to write home about, but it serves as a good place to spend your last pounds and buy things to occupy you during your flight. For snacks and beverages, I prefer the Boots that the terminal also offers (less expensive and equal variety).

W H Smith includes a Post Office and the service there is appalling. Long queues are the norm. The…read moremanager does not apologise but stays in his office. However the resources are available for selling foreign currency, something that many other outlets could offer. Truly dreadful.

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The trouble with W H Smith at the moment is it doesn't know what it is. Is it a book shop, a…read morenewsagents, a sweet shop? So they try to cram everything in that they think someone might need. This means you have to walk an assault course to get to the back of the store. This branch in Uxbridge has actually got a lot of floor space but you couldn't tell on first glance due to the massive displays and no space in between. I would hate to have to push a buggy around, your poor baby would have Cards and magazines crashing on it's head. The one thing I do like about this shop is the self service tills. You don't have a depressed member of staff trying to sell you half price chocolate. As you scan your own stuff. Much better when you nip in for a birthday card. This does have a great selection if birthday cards. But every time I leave I'm thankful I made it out alive!

The best for buying papers or magazines. Usually pop in to pick up the free DVD or CD from the…read moredaily mail. Has a post office on the upper floor. The back of the store could do with more space, but most stationary and other basics are aesy to find.