Unexpected Appearance: Sir Patrick Stewart Surprises Bookstore in Woodstock

Sir Patrick Stewart recently made a surprise visit to The Woodstock Bookshop in Oxfordshire to autograph copies of his new book. The actor noticed his memoir displayed in the shop window and decided to drop in and surprise the bookseller, Merle Esson. Sir Patrick even posted a video on social media of the heartwarming encounter. Ms. Esson expressed her gratitude, describing the actor as "very generous and supportive." The video shows Sir Patrick surprising Ms. Esson, who remains calm and collected as she fetches more copies of his autobiography from the back of the store for him to sign. Ms. Esson, who has been working at the independent bookstore for over a decade, was thrilled to see the actor and appreciated his humble and kind demeanor. Sir Patrick, famous for his roles in Star Trek, the X-Men films, and his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, released his memoir titled "Making It So: A Memoir" earlier this month. Ms. Esson has been a longtime fan of Sir Patrick and mentioned that he frequently visits the bookstore and supports independent bookshops. Overall, the surprise visit left Ms. Esson delighted and impressed by Sir Patrick's unwavering support for literature.