Finding Hay: A Journey up Broad Street by Rosie Hayles | History of Hay-on-Wyes Iconic Street

Finding Hay: A Journey up Broad Street 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 streets unique social and cultural heritage over nearly a thousand years.

Key Features

Explores the detailed history of Broad Street, Hay-on-Wyes central street, from the 11th century to modern times
Features early and contemporary photographs, paintings, prints, and historic maps
Includes personal stories and accounts of the streets residents, shopkeepers, and professionals
Chronicles Broad Streets transformation into a renowned bookshop destination by 1980
Written by Rosie Hayles