Shoppers in York were surprised and delighted to bump into an Oscar winning legend today (Sunday).
Dame Judi Dench popped in to Topping & Company bookshop on Museum Street.
The York-born actor signed copies of her new book, Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?, co-written with Brendan O’Hea.
Photograph: Toppings York on Instagram
Dame Judi was in York to appear at the Theatre Royal, where she was in conversation with Brendan this afternoon
In the sell-out show she shared memories and anecdotes from seven decades of performing with some of the greatest names in theatre and film.
Toppings York said of her visit: “Our bookshop has been graced today with a visit from a York legend – the wonderful Dame Judi Dench herself.
“Here she is signing a copy of her new book Is It Too Late To Make A Run For It? with a couple of suitably starstruck booksellers.
“Huge thank you Judi for visiting the bookshop.”
There post sparked a lot of love for the star. “No way! Absolute legend!” said one.
Another wrote: “A York legend! Perhaps she’s here to announce Yorkshireman James Norton as Bond (we can hope).”