Bishopthorpe Road Books
Bishopthorpe Road Books is an independent publishing house based in York, UK.
We are particularly interested in publishing work that considers the relationship between language, place and meaning-making.
We publish our books in a range of formats, from pocket-sized, soft-backed pamphlets to spiral-bound hard backs.
If you have a manuscript that you feel may be suited to publication by Bishopthorpe Road Books, please send us a sample of your writing of no more than five hundred words. If you would like to buy any of our books, please look for us on Amazon or email us for more information.
The Arboretum at day’s dusk
By Matthew Read
A collection of fifty-five poems about a move to the North from the South; a home-coming.
How to repair pendulum clocks. Volume 1: Getting started
By Matthew Read and Jon Butt
A detailed step-by-step guide based on a Smiths Enfield mantel clock.
Sermons: Books 1-5
By the Reverend David George Biles
Preached in the parish churches of Aughton, Balby, Cawood, Cliffe and Hemingbrough, Naburn, Ryther, Riccall, Skipwith, South Milford and Monk Fryston, St Clement’s York, Stillingfleet, and Wistow, 2015-2019.
Fantasy Railway Station
By Lijun Nie
A collection of twenty poems, written in Chinese and re-created in English, with accompanying drawings by Dr Nie’s son.
Depthing and Bushing – A detailed step-by-step guide
By Matthew Read and Jon Butt
For those interested in clock repair wishing to extend their practice. This pre-publication covers Depthing and Bushing, essential skills in developing your clock repair skills. The book covers theoretical and practical perspectives and is extensively illustrated.
New for 2026!
How to repair pendulum clocks, Volume 2: next steps
By Matthew Read and Jon Butt
A detailed step-by-step guide based on a Smiths Enfield mantel clock.
Contact Bishopthorpe Road Books
YouTube: @howtorepairpendulumclocks and @readrepairs
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