An interesting book on my bookshelf is 'A Small Light in the Far West: Victorian Photographers in Bristol' (1996) by James Belsey, published by James Belsey and Cartwrights Solicitors in conjunction with Bristol Museums and Art Gallery and concerning an exhibition in the City Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol March 16-April 21 1996. Among the fascinating Victorian photographs is one of a busy Christmas Steps showing what looks like a second-hand book shop with a display of books outside. Bliss! When Queen Mary stayed with her niece, Mary, Duchess of Beaufort, at Badminton, during the war years, she visited Bristol often. Apparently, she liked a certain antique shop in Christmas Steps. I would have found that shop fascinating, too. -- Josephine Jeremiah www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com