New chapter for St Denys'

New chapter for St Denys'


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Published: 03 November 2011

The basement of Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre is now home to St Denys' Bookshop, an independent store providing theological books and church supplies run by Penny Glover and Sue Usher.

The store has just moved from Oak Street in the Northern Quarter to a location at the heart of the Christian community and, hopefully, a lot easier for people to find.

So what has been involved in the move? Packing up and transporting stock; gutting and painting the new location; moving in fittings and shelves; displaying stock in an accessible and attractive manner; ensuring that customers and suppliers know about the change of location - all to be done at one of the busiest times of the year while trying to maintain a service for as long as logistically possible.

Change inevitably brings its own challenges; being identified with a larger entity may involve some adjustment after years of being a small, independent outlet. However, massive upheaval aside, Penny and Sue feel positive about the move. They are glad to be wanted, and are excited about becoming part of the wider mission of the Cathedral and of churches across the city.

Sadly, there are fewer and fewer bookshops in the city. Penny and Sue's vision for the bookshop is to serve the needs of the community of people who have been coming regularly to the shop over the years, and to introduce incidental browsers to the brave new world of theology! As far as stock is concerned, Penny and Sue hope to offer everything that people need to support their ministry.

So next time you’re in the visitors’ centre, why not nip down to welcome our new neighbours and browse the excellent stock that St Denys’ has to offer? It could be the start of a wonderful new relationship!


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