Charles Harold Hayward (26 April 1898 – 5 July 1998) was an English cabinet maker, editor of The Woodworker magazine, illustrator, and author of numerous books on woodworking.
[1][2] Hayward has been described as "the most important workshop writer and editor of the 20th century".
[3] Born in Pimlico, London in 1898, he apprenticed with Old Times Furniture Company.
During the First World War Hayward served in the Royal Artillery as a horse driver.
He remained editor until his retirement in 1968, though after that he continued contributing to the magazine.