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A HISTORY OF THE HAY: THE STORY OF HAY-ON-WYE

Written by Geoffrey L. Fairs
Published by Phillimore in 1972
ISBN: 0900592672

A HISTORY OF THE HAY: THE STORY OF HAY-ON-WYE
Written by Geoffrey L. Fairs.
Stock no. 1830947
1st. 1972. Hardback. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The story of Hay-On-Wye, the first international booktown. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. xi and 356 pages including index. ISBN: 0900592672. Light shelf-rubbing to top & tail of spine. Text block lightly browned. Light browning to endpapers. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine.

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Cover of A HISTORY OF THE HAY: THE STORY OF HAY-ON-WYE by Geoffrey L. Fairs

Contents

  • Illustrations
  • Acknowledgements
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Hay Castle and its Occupants - Mary Fairs
  • 3 The Medieval Manor and Town
  • 4 The Anglican Church of St Mary
  • 5 The Guild Chapel of St John
  • 6 Non-Anglican Churches
  • 7 Local Government and Public Services
  • 8 Social Conditions
  • 9 The Law
  • 10 Education
  • 11 Medicine and Public Health - Hubert B Trumper
  • 12 Trade and Industry - Olive A L Price
  • 13 Agriculture
  • 14 Buildings
  • 15 Transport: Roads, Turnpikes and Bridges - Jacqueline Morris
  • 16 Transport: Water and Rail
  • 17 Amusements and Sport
  • 18 Notabilities
  • 19 Dialect - Derek and Irene Wilson
  • 20 Folklore and Customs - Derek and Irene Wilson
  • 21 Conclusions
  • Appendices
  • Index