{"product_id":"finding-hay-a-journey-up-broad-street-by-rosie-hayles","title":"Finding Hay: A Journey up Broad Street by Rosie Hayles","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"127\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinding Hay: A Journey up Broad Street by Rosie Hayles | History of Hay-on-Wye’s Iconic Street\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eFinding Hay: A Journey up Broad Street\u003c\/em\u003e by Rosie Hayles offers a fascinating historical account of Broad Street in Hay-on-Wye, tracing its evolution from a Norman market lane to a vibrant booktown thoroughfare. This richly illustrated book reveals the street’s unique social and cultural heritage over nearly a thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eExplores the detailed history of Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye’s central street, from the 11th century to modern times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eFeatures early and contemporary photographs, paintings, prints, and historic maps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eIncludes personal stories and accounts of the street’s residents, shopkeepers, and professionals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eChronicles Broad Street’s transformation into a renowned bookshop destination by 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eWritten by Rosie Hayles, a local bookseller and expert on Hay’s history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eIdeal for history enthusiasts, local residents, and visitors to Hay-on-Wye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eFinding Hay: A Journey up Broad Street\u003c\/em\u003e presents an intimate portrait of one of Hay-on-Wye’s most iconic streets, once a simple country lane that grew into the bustling marketplace of the Norman castle-town of La Haye. Rosie Hayles, drawing on years of research and her personal experience running a bookshop on Broad Street, guides readers through a rich tapestry of everyday life from medieval times to the late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eThe book is beautifully illustrated with a blend of historic and recent colour photographs, prints, paintings, and maps that bring the street’s story to life. It highlights an eclectic mix of characters — from medieval traders and artisans to modern bookshop owners — revealing the street’s evolving social fabric within the broader history of Hay-on-Wye, the famed borderland booktown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003eThis engaging and detailed narrative offers valuable insights for local history enthusiasts, visitors interested in Hay’s unique cultural heritage, and anyone curious about the development of market towns in the Welsh Marches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eFinding Hay: A Journey up Broad Street\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eAuthor: Rosie Hayles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003ePublisher: Logaston Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003ePages: 208\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eDimensions: 234 x 156 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003ePublication Date: May 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eIllustrations: Colour photographs, historic prints, paintings, maps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eCare or Usage Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eKeep in a dry, clean environment to preserve the book’s cover and illustrated pages. Perfect as a companion for walking tours of Hay-on-Wye or as a thoughtful gift for history buffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"3051\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003eDiscover the rich history and vibrant stories of Hay-on-Wye’s Broad Street with \u003cem data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003eFinding Hay: A Journey up Broad Street\u003c\/em\u003e. Whether you’re a local, visitor, or history lover, this beautifully illustrated book is a perfect addition to your collection. 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