HAY on WYE

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Early morning sunrise trip to Hay on Wye, Powis, Wales.

Stopping off at Whitney on Wye to cross the Whitney wooden bridge, as the sun is rising

This bridge and two successors of similar design were all destroyed by flooding on the river in 1795.
An Act of Parliament was passed in 1796, allowing the crossing to be partially rebuilt in 1797, to a different design that used stone and wood.
The central three bays were at this time replaced with a wood decking and superstructure.
This is how the bridge appears today.
The two outer spans are buttressed masonry archways of Sandstone and Ashlar, the central wooden section has two double pontoons to support it.


Onwards to Hay on Wye, dropping down from the hill into this famous and picturesque town in Powis, Wales

The exact date of the establishment of Hay-on-Wye as a town is not precisely recorded, but its origins likely date back to the early medieval period.
The town's name suggests that it was originally a settlement ("Hay") located on the River Wye, which runs nearby.
Historically, Hay-on-Wye developed as a market town, benefiting from its strategic location on the border between England and Wales.
Its position facilitated trade and commerce, contributing to its growth and importance over time.
While there may not be a specific founding date for Hay-on-Wye, its development as a town likely occurred gradually over centuries, shaped by factors such as trade, agriculture, and local governance.


Today, it is celebrated not only for its historic heritage but also for its vibrant literary and cultural scene, particularly due to the renowned Hay Festival.

Since 1988, Hay-on-Wye has been the venue for an annual literary festival, now sponsored by The Daily Telegraph newspaper, which draws a claimed 80,000 visitors over ten days at the end of May or beginning of June to see and hear big literary names from all over the world.
Devised by Norman, Rhoda and Peter Florence in 1988, the festival was described by Bill Clinton in 2001 as "The Woodstock of the mind"
Tony Benn said: "In my mind it's replaced Christmas"

Hay-on-Wye, has two Norman Castles within a short distance of each other.
This is Hay Castle and Mansion, It seems likely that Hay was first fortified by William Fitz Osbern during his penetration of south-east Wales in the summer of 1070, when he defeated three Welsh kings.


Hay-on-Wye is a charming town located on the border between England and Wales, nestled in the county of Powys, Wales. It's renowned for its large number of second-hand bookshops, earning it the nickname "The Town of Books."

The Moor Tower, a fascinating and beautiful historic building near Hay-on-Wye, was originally built in 1820 as a folly for the estate on which it is situated.
Now, after many months of intensive restoration and conversion, this unique building is being offered as a place to holiday for a couple, or a couple plus 2 children (7 years and above)
and a well-behaved dog.
Relax while enjoying a different slice of view from each window, or an amazing panorama from the very top.

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