When it comes to iconic bookshops in Ramsgate, Haywards stands tall and is in a league of its own. In a world of clinical charity shops and elitist bookstores promoting expensive coffee, this place is a refreshing environment, where you are free to rummage through inexpensive books and wall to wall bric-a-brac. The store owner, Martin, is a friendly chap who is always willing to direct you through the maze of treasures in his shop and can often be relied on to provide quirky anecdotes about Ramsgate and the surrounding area. A real gem, indeed. read more