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Small Stories Small Stories is a shop in Hay-on-Wye selling useful and beautiful wares and printed matter from small makers around the world.

Winter opening:
Open every day, except Tuesday. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 10.30—4;
Sat 10.30—5; Sun 11—3
(Closed Tue)

On a more practical note, some useful things to bring a little order to body, home and mind…•••
26/10/2026

On a more practical note, some useful things to bring a little order to body, home and mind…

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Slow stocking. The other side of slow shopping. It can take time to find things… intentionally, rather than just to fill...
17/10/2026

Slow stocking. The other side of slow shopping. It can take time to find things… intentionally, rather than just to fill a gap. Often one thing at a time. And it can take even longer to make them. But gradually the shop fills up again :)!

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From Istanbul to West Bengal…new things are trickling into the shop, including this (increasingly) rare embroidered quil...
10/10/2026

From Istanbul to West Bengal…new things are trickling into the shop, including this (increasingly) rare embroidered quilt now hanging in the window—part of a small collection of kanthas that arrived this week. Also in this photo, terracotta pots, a wool rug and vintage cushion we collected during our last trip to the north of Morocco, and (squeezed in on the right, and also in slide 2) our marbled lampshade from Turkey— a shop staple that surprisingly works in most settings. More to come :)!

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From the inside out.•••
12/09/2026

From the inside out.

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Fresh window, lighting courtesy of the evening sun making a rare appearance on the normally unsunny side of Lion Street....
24/08/2026

Fresh window, lighting courtesy of the evening sun making a rare appearance on the normally unsunny side of Lion Street.

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23/08/2026

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𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀.Turkish enamelware and French linen in fresh colours—new in the shop.•••
15/08/2026

𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀.
Turkish enamelware and French linen in fresh colours—new in the shop.

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‘It looks lovely, what is it?’ A mixed compliment we overheard from a passer-by this week, that’s not uncommon. And, hey...
04/07/2026

‘It looks lovely, what is it?’ A mixed compliment we overheard from a passer-by this week, that’s not uncommon. And, hey, we’ll take it. To answer the question… we’re a shop for handmade textiles and homeware, everyday household items, handcrafted gifts, paper goods and independent publications——handpicked or made especially for us by, small independent makers around the world. In short, a kind of international homeware-meets-bookstore (where we hope you’ll find objects that bring you joy—not just in their beauty but also in their functionality). We’ll keep working on the that, but in the meantime, do pop in and have a nose… we’re open every day, 10.30–5pm (11–4pm on Sundays).

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What a difference 2 years (and 2 months) make. We forgot to celebrate our second birthday. So, a belated thank you to ev...
06/06/2026

What a difference 2 years (and 2 months) make. We forgot to celebrate our second birthday. So, a belated thank you to everyone who has passed through, said hello, stopped for a chat, bought something, and even another something. And equally to the talented makers and friends who have helped us grow our idea. It’s been a joy sharing this with you.

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Good morning—the sun has finally reached the dark side of the street and it’s been lovely to catch up with returning Hay...
23/05/2026

Good morning—the sun has finally reached the dark side of the street and it’s been lovely to catch up with returning Hay Festival and HowTheLightGetsIn Festival goers over the past couple of days. It’s a special time in Hay when the whole town comes to life, so come and soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the brilliant fringe events put on by our neighbours .sorting.office and many other townspeople—even if you don’t have tickets to the main events. We’re here every day over the bank holiday (and throughout the festivals) from 10/10.30 until 5–6. Despite the glimmers of sunshine in the shop, it remains cool on this side of the street, so come and say hello if you need a bit of respite from the heat or the crowds :)!

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Address

Hereford
HR3 5

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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