House of Hodge is a charity bookshop run by a team of energetic volunteers. The charity was founded in 2009 by Dr Doreen Rolph, a remarkably well-read cat lover who wanted to raise funds for animal welfare. The bookshop rapidly became a local institution, and today Doreen’s work is continued by a team of dedicated volunteers. We continue to support the care of cats via an annual donation.
The House of Hodge is a treasure trove where we sell fantastic fiction, classics, history, children's books, travel, music, art, architecture, theatre & film, anime, cookery and so much more.
It's a busy shop with a clientele of interesting local regulars as well as visitors to the area.
From time to time we also take part in book fairs or run a stall at local community events.
