The bookshop covers every aspect of Victoria's history - everything from gorgeous coffee-table books on ³Ô¹ÏÍø's heritage to hard-to-find local histories on St Kilda, Echuca, Castlemaine, and other Victorian places, the history of many migrant groups in Victoria, a huge selection on Indigenous history as well as secondhand and antiquarian books.

The bookshop is in a 1938 heritage-listed Drill Hall and features well-preserved art deco detail. The unusual building is worth a visit if you are interested in ³Ô¹ÏÍø's built heritage. The current free exhibition is on the history of the Yarra River through the eyes of artists and writers.

Open late until 7pm on 25-27 November for Christmas shopping and the hugely popular annual second hand book fair. They offer Christmas cheer and free gift-wrapping for purchases made.

Their just launched 'The Story of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's Lanes' is a gorgeous lavishly illustrated hardback history of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's lanes and the perfect Christmas present.