44 Must-See Literary Landmarks in the United Kingdom
39. The Poetry Pharmacy, A Literary Remedy in Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire
Housed in a charming Georgian shopfront, The Poetry Pharmacy is unlike any bookstore you've visited. Curated by poet William Sieghart, it prescribes poems as balm for life’s emotional ailments—heartbreak, anxiety, even existential dread. Browse shelves organized by need, not genre, or sit in the velvet-upholstered consultation room for a poetic “prescription.” This is literature as healing, intimacy, and reflection. Beyond retail, the space hosts readings, workshops, and quiet conversations with poetry at the center. For anyone who’s ever turned to words for comfort or clarity, this quirky, heartfelt destination is a must.
