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Vintage Books and Gifts
for Any Occasion.

Timeless classics and works of art at
the center of downtown, Norwich CT.

Business Hours:
Wed - Sat 11AM to 6PM.
Sunday 12 to 5PM

Happenings & Goings-On!
October 15th to November 1st - Mark Your Calenders!

Norwich's own Chestnut Street Playhouse is staging the most SPOOKTASTIC musical imaginable! (Yes, you read that right)
Perfect for the Halloween Season, it's Carrie the Musical!!
Directed by Derek Corriveau and presented in arrangement
with Concord Theatricals.

Sure to get your blood pumping!!

Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30pm
Sundays 2:00pm!

24 Chestnut Street, Norwich CT
October 23rd & 24th @ 7:00pm!!

Direct to the stage at THE NORWICH ARTS CENTER's Donald L. Oat Theater come and experience a live, one man performance of An Hour (or so) with the Poes: an overall compendium of Edgar Allen Poes works, both popular and obscure!

Conceived of and Performed exquisitely by none other than master thespian Gary A. Poe.

Norwich Arts Center
62 Broadway, Norwich CT

email: administration@norwicharts.org
for tickets today!
November 16th!!

Swing by Norwich's Otis Library at 5:30PM for a detailed and gruesome recounting of Tudor Era English history brought to life by The Tudor Rose's very own MATTHIAS BECKER!

In his roundtable discussion on Fatal Marriages During the Elizabethan Era, Matt will be discussing the life and times of Mary Queen of Scots from her birth as King James of Scotland's only surviving child, to her inheriting the throne of Scotland at 6 days old, to her betrothal to the Dauphin of France at age 6, and finally, after 18 years in confinement, her beheading by order of Queen Elizabeth I.

Curated Collections

 We carry a treasure trove of titles stocked from a wide variety of genres.
Peruse, grab a drink and settle into an overstuffed armchair near the window.

Calm. Quiet. Comfortable. It's amazing what book lovers might discover!
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Historic Nonfiction
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In-Person Book Signings

OUR STORY

In The Heart of Downtown

A cozy independent used bookseller and giftshop located in the heart of downtown Norwich CT, The Tudor Rose Books opened with the aim of providing a comfortable, neighborhood atmosphere. We can be found at 54 Broadway, next door to the Norwich Arts Center, very near near La Stella Pizzeria.

Our owner, Matthias Becker has a long standing passion for reading history and historical fiction primariy focused upon England and Western Europe. Becker opened the shop with his son, Deion, in May of 2026 selling mostly used books across all genres alongside a wide variety of gift offerings ranging from writing implements and art supplies to movies, music, fresh flowers and consignemnt artwork.

The Tudor Rose Bookstore features plush armchairs serious readers and cool drinks for a truly complete and welcoming experience.

54 Broadway
Norwich, CT. 06360
info@tudorrosebooks.com
Copyright 2026 - The Tudor Rose Books & Gifts - All Rights Reserved.