Bookstore made famous in romantic comedy shutting down

Location where Hugh Grant met and fell in love with Julia Roberts:

This could be the final chapter for a book store made famous in a movie. The store is in financial trouble and will be forced to close if a new owner isn’t found. It was the scene of a courtship that captured the hearts of millions around the world. Notting Hill was the backdrop for the 1999 romantic comedy where befuddled bookstore owner Hugh Grant meets and falls in love with a glamorous film star played by Julia Roberts.

And this is where their romance was sparked the travel bookshop in Notting Hill. Ever since the movie came out, it’s become a major magnet for tourists. But now it’s shutting down. It’s a London institution founded in 1979. This August two lines on the social networking site twitter spelled its end. The shop, which incurred thousands of dollars in losses, is being handed over to liquidators on September 8th.

That prompted a barrage of visitors from around the world in its final days. One person says, “This was sad that I had to come here today, and it’s closing.” Another person says, “They will close forever? Oh my God, that’s sad.” Now a group of writers has launched a last-ditch appeal to “Save the Bookshop,” volunteering their time to work in the store.

Tuesday, MSN