RICHARD BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP

Richard Booth’s idea that a town of books could become an international attraction, transformed the small market community of Hay-On-Wye into the world’s first booktown.

This landmark bookshop on Lion Street extends over three floors, is packed with volumes from near and far and managed by specialist department heads.

In the Bookshop

“I’m looking for a book”

We hear this a lot. Click on the link below to view a colour coded floorpan of the shop.

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Richard Booth MBE 1938 – 2019