Soft natural light illuminating custom journals on oak surfaces

Bespoke Bookbinding & Heirloom Restoration in Bath

Alder & Vale crafts custom hand-bound journals and carefully restores cherished family books in our Walcot Street studio.

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Crafted for a Lifetime

Artisan Journals

Hand-stitched journals using archival quality materials.

£14.00

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Heritage Notebooks

Premium cloth-bound notebooks for your most important notes.

£32.00

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Heirloom Repair & Restoration

Sympathetic repair of family Bibles, vintage novels, and damaged bindings.

Consultation available via booking

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The Alder & Vale Story

Located in the heart of Bath, our studio is dedicated to the preservation of stories. We use traditional techniques and archival materials to ensure every book we touch—whether a new journal or a family heirloom—is crafted to last for generations.

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