What is housmans?

Housmans is a famous independent bookshop located at 5 Caledonian Road, King's Cross, London, UK. It was founded in 1945 by Vera Brittain's brother-in-law, Harry 'H.E.' Ratcliffe. The bookshop is known for its radical, pacifist, and socialist literature. It was named after the poet, Alfred Edward Housman, who was known for his pacifist beliefs.

The bookshop has a wide range of books on topics such as politics, philosophy, feminism, ecology, LGBTQ+ issues, and other social movements. The shop also has a large collection of poetry and literature, as well as children's books. Some of the most popular books sold at Housmans include works by authors like Noam Chomsky, Gore Vidal, Naomi Klein, Howard Zinn, and Arundhati Roy.

Over the years, Housmans has become a hub for activist events, book launches, and political talks. It continues to be an integral part of London's progressive community and plays an important role in promoting alternative visions for society and advocating for social justice.