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The Three TunsLast updated: 24 November 2005

Landlady Lucy Powell sharesher memories of life in thepub which has been in herfamily for 80 years. MarianneFaithfull and the Great TrainRobbers are just a few of thecustomers she's served.

The Three Tuns was badly damaged by a fire in February2005 and is unlikely to re-open until 2006. More...Landlady Lucy Powell spoke to us in 2004 (before thefire in February 2005):

"This is the oldest licensed premises in Hay - it's over 400years old. It's also the second oldest building in the town -Hay Castle is first and this comes second.

My father bought the pub and after his death, he left mymother the license and me the property. Two years later,my mother became crippled with arthritis so I had her andthe business to look after for ten years. After she died, Ihad the licence so combined with mother, dad and myself,we've had it about 83 years.

Quite a number of famous people have come here over theyears. As you know, we have this ten-day Hay Festivalwhen a lot of famous people come here.

We had Marianne Faithful years ago, we've had JoolsHolland and quite a number of other well known peoplehave come in the place.

In January this year (2004), I had quite a surprise. Agentleman came in and said he was a friend of JoolsHolland and he'd asked him to wish me a Happy New Year!

We also had five of the'Great Train Robbers'. Theywere on the run and theycame in and had a drink.They seemed quite normalpeople, just having a chat.One was a long thin-facedman by the name ofReynolds.

They had a nice shooting break (estate car) outside. Itcould sit about six people and it was out there for a coupleof hours. They said they were going to have a look around.

After they went, one of my customers said to me 'I wonderif those were the train robbers?' I said 'strange you shouldsay that - I was thinking the same thing'.

I looked up the street to see if I could see the policearound but as usual when you want anybody, there's no-one around so I didn't do anything about it because I

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thought, you never know they may bump me off. I thoughtmy life was more important than them.

I understand that about a week later a flash came over thetelevision saying that one of the train robbers had beenseen coming out of a local barber's shop. Well once thatnews was leaked out they moved from here, and they werecaught about a month or six weeks later in either Surrey orSussex.

I could have had a reward but the thing is, what's the useof having a reward when you may be dead? They may havehad me bumped off.

I have also had some birthday cards from famous people. Ihad one from Neil Kinnock last year (2003) and also onefrom Jools Holland.

I really enjoy my work. It's very interesting. I've got suchnice people coming in. I couldn't tolerate a rough trade. Theones that come in, well they're more like friends thancustomers which is very pleasant.

I've met thousands of people over the years. They seem toremember me more than I remember them. One personcame in only this year and said 'I was here five years ago.Do you remember me? Well I said 'I've had quite a numberof people in since then!'

After all, I am the only one behind the bar and there are alot the other side!"

By Lucy Powell, landlady of the Three Tuns publichouse in Hay.

BBC News report on the fire of February 2005...

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Hugh McConnellNice to see your smiling face again Lucy,hope all is well withyou. I sampled many a pint of old rosie (lucy`s loopy juice)over a 17 year period and still have the scars on knees andelbows to prove it, and I will certainly be back to samplesomemore. Good luck to the new owners Tue Jun 3 16:15:49 2008

Paul Burns LYEI have been to the three tuns every time I have visited hayon wye. Always a lovely greeting. On one occasion I askedfor my third pint of cider, lucy said are you ok drinking thatmuch? to which I replied oh yes I am used to cider. Shereplied "the last one to say that fell over by the clock" willmiss you lucy xxFri May 30 09:55:43 2008

Caroline, HerefordUnfortunately I never had the experience of visiting theThree Tuns whilst Ms Lucy Powell was the landlady, whichwas my great loss. However, I thought it very strange(uncharitable even) when I visited the pubs website todaythat there was no mention of Lucy Powell in the "History"section - she and her pub were obviously unique and

deserve a mention especially for all those 'non-locals'unaware of its history and exceptional landlady.Wed May 21 09:14:07 2008

EmmaDid the Culleys ever own this pub going back to the 1900's?I am trying to research my family history.Your doing awonderful job :)Mon Apr 28 09:32:09 2008

Peter EdwardsI have only ever been in this dear old pub once but it wasthe best pint of bitter I have ever had...Mon Sep 10 09:42:24 2007

Dawn, Hay on wyeRebuild looking good. Sure we will all get a warm welcomeas we did from lucy, time moves on and things all have tobe updated.Mon Jul 16 09:40:44 2007

Iain BurgessI am pleased to announce that Lucy will be the guest ofhonour and will re open the Three Tuns at 7pm on the 25thJuly. We very much look forward to welcoming both oldregulars and new customers to the Three Tuns to view therestoration and share a drink with usThu Jul 12 10:08:16 2007

Thomas Winstone, HayAs the first fire fighter to enter this pub, in the hot anddangerous conditions it was apparent that this little pub wasmuch loved with many treasured items kept there. We trieddesperately to save it with the limited resources we had.The fire ripped though the roof in no time at all. It wasalways a favourite pub of mine, to show off to friends andfamily alike. It has been greatly missed, the new re-buildlooks like it is to be a 'money-spinner' losing the traditionsand values that went before! Lucy we miss you.Sun May 27 19:12:37 2007

Toby JohnsonI will miss this pub dearly and my heart cries out to Lucy.Its my 100th birthday next week and I was hoping to havemy party at her dear old pub but that isn't possibleanymore...I wonder whether she's reading this .... Lucy willyou marry me? xxxxxFri May 11 11:14:34 2007

Ian Sadler from PendleI think everyone should let Iain get on with it. It's a plagueon all our society that nowadays people seek to bleat andmoan without knowing what's going on.Mon Feb 26 12:38:54 2007

Iain BurgessThe builders started refurbishing the pub in September 06.Planning permission and LBC is not required for repairs oridentical replacement. We have laid the sub surfacefoundations for the proposed extension. The earth can beplaced back over these in the unlikely event that we arerequired to do so. I hope this clarifies Iain Burgess Thu Feb 22 09:52:03 2007

Nicholas Keeble, Hay-on-WyeIain Burgess, the new owner of The Three Tuns, seeks toassure us all that the building is safe in his hands, and thatrestoration is being carried out passionately and

sympathetically. I have just one question for Mr Burgess:why is work being carried out at all when I believe neitherplanning permission nor Listed Building Consent have beengranted by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority?Mon Feb 19 11:11:24 2007

Iain Burgess ,Hay on WyeAs the new owner of the Three Tuns I was disappointed toread Johnny’s and Roberts comments. The restoration of theThree Tuns is being carried out passionately, sympatheticallyand without budgetary constraints. I really hope as manypeople as possible are able to enjoy the whole of thisfascinating building rather than just a small part of it. Weare totally open about the restoration project and postregular photographic updates on the pub web site. Lucy isirreplaceable as a Land lady. We do hope however thatpeople will visit and judge the restoration themselves beforemaking judgement. Fri Feb 9 09:43:59 2007

Johnny Kramer, Hay on WyeI would like to register my concern and dismay at theevents currently in development at the above property. TheThree Tuns in my opinion and many others was a trulyunique building in Wales as it was an amazingly original pubthat had remained unchanged for nearly 80 years until itwas tragically damaged by fire in 2004. It was a fantasticpiece of living history that is just too valuable to let go.People around the world were deeply saddened by this eventand desperately hoped that when the building was sold lastyear, Cadw and the Brecon Beacons National Parks wouldnot allow this bulding to lose its! character when it waseventually redeveloped. Tue Feb 6 16:37:50 2007

Robert Wheatcroft, Hay on WyeAt the auction sale of the Three Tuns in 2006, Ryan Willamssaid that buying this old pub was 'one of the lastopportunities to acquire an unspoilt property in Hay whichhas remained largely unaltered since Victorian times'. Whata tragedy then that despite it being the second oldestbuilding in Hay, Brecon National Parks Authority are about toapprove plans that are totally inappropriate and thatcompletely destroy the historical nature of this site. Mostpeople in Hay and especially those who loved this pub,would be horrified if they knew what was proposed.Mon Feb 5 09:50:11 2007

Marion Evans from Vencimont, BelgiumMy husband, David Evans,our children Audrey and Anthonyare going every year to Wales, Crickhowell and Cwmdu andof course Hay and we used to have a picnic next to the riverand have a beer at the Three Tuns, one of the mostauthentic place in Wales if not the most...and the landladywas charming...PLease, I hope the restoration will respectthe old pub...now our children have become adults..audreylives in London and is a member of "the mediaeval baebes"but she went back to Hay a few times ...and soon with herbaby...seems to become a tradition in our family.Tue Jan 16 09:31:51 2007

Troy Hanniford From CardiffI was lucky enough to visit Hay during one of it's worldrenowned literary festivals, however I wasn't expecting thesmall town to be as thriving as it was. I could barely find aplace to sit down and read one of the books I hadpurchased. Much to my relief I stumbled across a gorgeous

petite pub where I could have a quiet pint and a look at mybook. The pub was The Three Tuns and the lovely, friendlylandlady was Lucy Powell. The Three Tuns was my favouritepub I had ever visited and I was hoping to revisite it thiscoming summer, however I sadly discovered this site andwas devastated by the news. I am however very glad tohear dear Lucy is alright and I wish the new owners all thebest of luck. If they can make it as half of a wonderful placeas it was it would still be definately be worth visiting. Well Iwill be returning in the Summer for a pint and quick quietread so prepare the taps. And Lucy I hope to see you tooand have a good old catch up. Lot's of Love to you dearLucy. Fri Dec 8 20:40:26 2006

Philip CollieSorry to have missed this place. I'm a newcomer to Hay.Does anyone know what's happening to it?

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Josephine Wheldon (nee Jenkins), WorcesterMy Grandfather Edward John Jenkins was licensee of TheThree Tuns between 1916 and 1920. My Uncle and Auntwere born there in 1918 and 1919. The fire in February2004 destroyed much of the interior of the pub but at leastthe main structure of this quaint and ancient building is stillintact. Fortunately nobody was injured in the fire. LucyPowell is my Godmother. She is one of Hay's specialcharacters and I wish her well in her retirement.Thu Jun 22 17:25:43 2006

Di Allen from Ashton under Lyne, LancsMy great grandfather, James Morris, was the landlord of the'Three Tuns' in 1861. How sad that it's gone - I've only justfound out about my ancestors and was looking forward tovisiting the pub which played a big part in my family history.My grandmother, Agnes and her brother Charles, must haveplayed there when they were young. I wonder if any one hasold photos of that time and would be prepared to sharethem. I would be really interested in seeing them. Mon Jun 5 10:00:34 2006

Ryan WilliamsThe Three Tuns is to be sold by public auction on 22nd June2006, Price guide £150,000, get details from agents -www.mccartneys.co.uk we hope a true fan buys it.Wed May 24 09:14:55 2006

Rod WilliamsIt wasn't one of my rockets, honest.Fri Jan 6 19:38:37 2006

Roddy WilliamsI well remember way back in the 60's myself and a fellow'rocket man' living nearby built a small rocket in his yard.This was during a summer holiday period probably. I wellremember the countdown and ignition by electric fuse.It wasworthy of anything NASA could have staged. Billowingsmoke the rocket slowly rose from its launchpad gracefullybut we hadn't allowed for the cross wind as it headed fordestinations unknown when it turned and crash landed onLucy's 'The Three Tuns' doorstep still showering out sparksand clouds of white smoke. Well known in Hay for our

pyrotechnical acheivements some better forgotten perhaps,our fate was in the hands of destiny or even the localconstabulary possibly. We made a dash for the still hot andfirey rocket when more hell fire erupted, Lucy opened herdoor. Caught red handed we thought 'oh dear', well it wasworse than that but I can't write what e really said. Lucyjust took one look somewhat perplexed and said, " It's a bitearly for fireworks isn't it boys "?. Well it was only August."Ah, yes " we said" and beat a hasty retreat. Well they saythere is no such thing as a free launch? Such is life. Sat Dec 17 09:14:37 2005

joan[ greenway ] lowther from londoni have had many a good night in the three tuns with myfriends rose, patty, anne, vicky, etc, sitting by the fire whiledrinking scrumpy i was never sure if it was the cider or thefire that made my cheeks burn but always came out fromthere in high spirits. does anyone remember the one armbandit that lucy had where she would give you old sixpencepieces to put in then if you won would use this old money tobuy the next round, Sat Dec 10 15:36:23 2005

Michael Warren bwlchi have never been so upset in my life the three tuns gone letus hope it will be restored. lucy i love you.Thu Dec 8 13:47:47 2005

Greenway from Y GelliI once lost a tooth in that dear old pub and to my surprisewhen i returned there for a pint Lucy had it behind the barin the lost and found. Thats just one of my fondestmemories of this beloved pub and caring,local landlady.Thu Jul 14 22:15:10 2005

Lucy Powell from Hay-on-WyeThank-you for your lovely comments. Its good to see mypub will be missed. Im glad i gave you all a lastingimpression.Fri Jul 8 16:36:59 2005

Sam Morris from Pont IthelHay-on-Wye is such a gorgeous place and it will be scarredby the loss of this excellent tavarn.Fri Jul 8 16:22:51 2005

Shaun Meredith from Hay-on-WyeI've known Lucy since she was a toddler she always has hadso much energy and passion. Let's hope the spirit of theThree Tuns stays in its homeland Hay-on-Wye.Fri Jul 8 16:21:09 2005

Gordon Snape from Usk PrisonI have very fond memories of the Three Tuns. It was alovely place and served a lovely pint of cider. Thank-you forthose memories Lucy.Fri Jul 8 16:17:13 2005

Ben Barrell Hay-on-WyeThere's only one word to describe the loss of the ThreeTuns- hurendous. It was so unexpected. A severe loss to theplateux of Hay.Fri Jul 8 16:14:53 2005

Zack Snape Hay-on-WyeIf it wasn't the allotment it was the Three Tuns, a place ofpeace. And always a warm welcome.Fri Jul 8 16:11:52 2005

George Bardon Hay-on-WyeThe Three Tuns what a beloved place by all in Hay. Fatherand I will miss it sorely it was a comforting place for us, andmany other citizens of Hay.Fri Jul 8 16:10:00 2005

Max from Hay-on-WyeWhen I first heard The Three Tuns was burnt down Icouldn't believe my friend Hal was telling the truth. On myway home from school as I approached Hay Bridge, I sawthat the rummours were not rummours. Memories cameback to me of Lucy babysitting me as a child and my firstthought was that if she was ok. When I found out she wasfine just rather shocked, my attention turned back to thesmouldering Three Tuns. A tear ran down my face and Iproceeded home still in disbelief of what had happened, itwas terrible!Fri Jul 8 14:49:43 2005

Gareth Taylor, Hay on WyeWell what can I say about Lucy's? It's like the pub wheretime stood still! I wish I could say I had fond memories butthat scrumpy has a nasty habit of knocking you seven waysfrom Sunday as soon as you step out the door (great funreally)! I recently moved from Hay after being a resident allmy life and was shocked when I heard the news that theThree Tuns (juicy lucy's as she's lovingly known amoung theyounger crowds) had burnt down but relieved to hear thatshe was not hurt. All that venture to Hay should sample thedelights of the Three Tuns. It'd be rude not to!Best of luckto you Lucy!Sat Jun 11 05:24:54 2005

Bob and Bette from BoltonGlad that Lucy is O.K. WE had a memorable visit 2 yearsago with our good friends Marilyn and Paul from Radstock,can't and won't forget Lucy and her cider. We wish you welland hope that repairs are soon underway. Best Regards.Wed Jun 1 17:51:00 2005

H. Terry from Maryland Bless Ms. Lucy. It was a dark and stormy night... Before itwas over, I had my most enjoyable pub experience. Funpatrons and incredibly delicious perry. I will never forget it. Wed May 25 00:08:50 2005

David & Julie Brazeau from WisconsinWe first read about the fire in What's Brewing, the CAMRAnewspaper. We always look forward to our visits to Hay-on-Wye and especially our good friends at The Three Tuns. Wefeel very fortunate and honored to have found such a warmwelcome at Lucy's. The news of the fire is devastating butwe are relieved that Lucy is well. We would welcome anynews about The Three Tuns. A hearty hello to Lucy, Hayden,Tony and Anita, Eddy, Mel, Ashley, Roger, Richard and thewhole team. We miss you all!

Read the latest about the Three Tuns in this BBC NewsStory...Mid Wales Web TeamMon May 23 05:13:09 2005

Tracy in CanberraI was introduced to Lucy and the Three Tuns by a goodfriend of mine who is a local. I spent the best New Year I'veever had there. Glad to see that Hayden is keeping up thefestival and here's hoping the roof is restored soon.

Wed Apr 13 02:41:37 2005

Bo Nilsson , New ZealandLucy's is the best cider drinking place in the world! ! Sat Mar 19 02:39:43 2005

Julie Plumstead in AustraliaMy father took me for my first ever drink in the Three Tuns,and over the years I took many friends to experience thecider. Lucy runs an extremely unique pub. Mon Mar 14 16:53:12 2005

The FruitLet's all hope they quickly restore the old pub.Tue Feb 15 17:52:47 2005

Mike from Calgary, CanadaI too had the pleasure of meeting Lucy in the Three Tuns,and glad to hear that she was ok! I was told that this was a"must see" pub to visit while in Hay. My wife and I had acider each and really enjoyed our chat with Ms. Powell. I'mhoping it's able to be rebuilt soon and wish Lucy all the bestin the future!Mon Feb 14 16:50:57 2005

Finn from Hay-on-WyeI wholeheartedly second all of the comments above andtherefore also express my deep regret and sadness atwatching this legendary institution burn down yesterday. Asad, sad day.Fri Feb 11 14:53:05 2005

Michael Hoover from California, USAI remember with great fondness (and a great deal ofrespect) the hard cider at the Three Tuns. I remember alsoMs. Powell, who very kindly warned me that cider probablywasn't "what I was used to", and that I should "go slowly".Ma'am, I should have listened.Thu Feb 10 22:02:47 2005

BrettBurnt badly today. Lucy is ok. 10/Feb/05

BBC news story about the fire at the Three TunsThu Feb 10 17:07:47 2005

Max Houghton - LeicesterThis pub molds itself around you as soon as you walk inand is like a doorway into a warm friendly past.Nothing is contrived; it is just how it must have alwaysbeen since it first opened. The landlady keeps thisfantastic place alive and helps your excellent beerdown with gentle tails of times gone by. A rare andgenuine experience.Sat Jan 15 21:23:20 2005

Michael-Paul Jackson from BoltonI love Hay and try to get there for the books as often astime and finance permits. However, it is the Three Tunsthat makes those breaks so special. To those who planto visit the town be careful with that cider - it bitesback if you're not careful. If Eddy, Mel, Haydn, Tammyor Lucy see this - HELLO - and I'll see you soon. Fri Nov 5 11:46:54 2004

Aubrey Fry From Hay on WyeLucy is one of my oldest and fondest memories of Hay

on Wye. She was introduced to me by my father ChrisFry who owned the Blue Bore in Hay at the time. Heused to take me there at least once a week. I wouldhave something soft as he had a pint of old rosy cider.This is one of the most remarkable pubs I have been toand also the most remarkable land lady. She at hergrand age still runs the most traditional pub thiscountry has. It quite literally has not changed for well,my lifetime. What an experience - a must for any goodhearted visitor to Hay. Enjoy a pint in the public livingroom of this house that is nothing short of legendary. Mon Aug 23 20:00:10 2004

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The Three Tuns AuctionLast updated: 29 June 2006

One of Hay's historic pubs went under the hammer onThursday 22 June 2006. The Three Tuns has been in thesame family from generation but has now passed into newhands. View some pictures from the auction here and listen toaudio clips with the former landlady Lucy Powell and the newowner Ian Burgess.

Parish Hall Auction

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The Parish Hall in Hay on Wye was packed for the auction ofthe Three Tuns pub which started at 3pm on Thursday 22

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Trevor HavardLucy and her barrels of Cider in the Kitchen 2 pints couldturn your face to crimson red..And then you could not stoplaughing for the rest of the eveningThu Nov 19 16:15:10 2009

Gerald Bangor WalesEdgar Brooks, as mentioned by Lindsay, Chepstow, was alsomy great uncle. Lindsay, I hope you see this - we must becousins! I can't find the picture you mention.Sun Oct 5 17:51:21 2008

Hugh & Debbie McConnell. SuffolkThe Three Tuns was our local for a while, many years ago.We have many, slightly blurred memories of Lucy and her"Loopy Juice". Always ready to share her knowledge of Hayand its history with her visitors she always made us feelwelcome and more like friends than customers. Hope she isstill well and enjoying her retirement. Fri May 30 09:11:05 2008

Lindsay near ChepstowMy great-uncle Edgar Brooks was Lucy's father'sdrayman....elsewhere on the Hay page I have posted a picof Edgar's wedding to Florrie Shail who was mygrandmother's sister...haven't seen the pub for 20 years so




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although I remember it as it "was" I should take a look andsee what's going onMon Jan 7 08:41:19 2008

April AshleyI have such wonderful memories of Lucy and her lovelywarm welcome and I never went out without a visit to her. Iwish her much happiness in her retirement she certainlybrought a lot of it to us.Mon Jan 15 10:26:34 2007

Dave Thompson, CheshireOne of the main joys of visting Hay was always a visit tosee Lucy at the Three Tuns, for a while you could relax andstep aside into an unspoilt world when a pub was a charmingplace to visit. I hope Lucy has a happy retirement.Sat Jul 8 10:07:53 2006

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The auctioneer was Ryan Williams from McCartneys

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The auctioneer Ryan Williams opened proceedings by statingit had been his pleasure to act for Lucy Powell for over 25

years. He described the sale as one of the last opportunitiesto acquire an unspoilt property in Hay which has remained

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Lucy Powell - former landlady of The Three Tuns

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Lucy sat in the front row throughout the auction surroundedby friends and family. Lucy's father bought the pub in 1927and she lived there until it was badly damaged by a fire in

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Ryan Williams prepares to bring down the gavel

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After the bidding was opened by Mr Williams at £150,000, abidding war began between two interested parties. The pubwas finally sold for £251,000 to Ian Burgess from Cusop.

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Ryan Williams and Ian Burgess

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The new owner of the Three Tuns, Ian Burgess, said he'dspent many a good night in the pub and was looking forwardto doing it up as he'd fallen in love with the place. He hopes

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