Bow Books in Royston celebrated its first anniversary with a journey through life in the 1960s and 70s.

The 'Scream and Shout' event was held at The Old Schoolhouse, and was attended by 50 of the independent bookshop's regular customers.

Against a backdrop of film clips, archive images and evocative recordings played by the Royston Radio team, Dr James Riley took attendees through the music and influences of the 60s and 70s - as explored in his books Bad Trip and Well Beings.

Bow Books founder, Paul Bowes, said: "After that nostalgic journey, everyone went home both uplifted and with a deeper understanding of the background against which popular culture plays out, then as now.

"Homeward too with a complimentary book token voucher and a specially commissioned cupcake!"

Bow Books was opened at Angel Pavement in June last year, and is Royston's first bookshop in 30 years.

Paul, an experienced bookseller, came out of retirement after identifying a need for a bookshop in the town.

He previously ran a bookshop in Dunstable for 25 years, then semi-retired to Yorkshire for 15 years before returning to live in Royston a few years ago.

Bow Books sells a mix of new and second-hand books, and has a children's room at the back and a 'folio lounge' for special editions.

The bookshop was opened by Sir Jeffrey Archer, who also signed his books in the store. Since then, a range of events have been held at the premises, including visits from football author Carrie Dunn, memoirist Hafida Latta and businesswoman and life coach Elisabeth Goodman.

A statement on Bow Books' website says: "At last, after over 30 years, Royston has its own independent bookshop again, where a wide range of books can be explored, discussed, purchased and ordered.

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"A vital focal point where the community can celebrate the huge benefits of ‘the book’, for all ages.

"Times have changed. Book buying opportunities exist away from the High Street.

"Pressures abound for the viability of retailing generally and for traditional bookshops specifically, with competition from the internet, supermarkets and corporations.

"Bow Books meets that threat head on."