This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and … Continue reading Party Time
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Romany Family on the Move
This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and … Continue reading Romany Family on the Move
Vanniers ambulants
A homey scene. A mother cooking, father and son engaging in their craft. This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try … Continue reading Vanniers ambulants
A Traveller in Surrey
This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and … Continue reading A Traveller in Surrey
A Convergence
This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and … Continue reading A Convergence
Home is the Hearth
Some important facts about caravan living before the ultra-modern RVs came along that may help people understand some of the choices I have made about my own wagon: The caravan is the hub around which camp is built, but most "living" actually takes place outside in the wide world. Sometimes this means tents or other … Continue reading Home is the Hearth
Open Lots in the Countryside
This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and … Continue reading Open Lots in the Countryside
Travellers and Tinkers
This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and … Continue reading Travellers and Tinkers
Family: Life on the Road
Outside the bowtop with the young lady riding the dray. Probably thrown outside to play. A more recent image of life on the move. This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. … Continue reading Family: Life on the Road
Boy with Dog ca. 1920
Romany (Romani) boy holding a dog standing outside a beautifully painted bowtop. Probably somewhere in Britain.
Scottish Travellers again…
This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and … Continue reading Scottish Travellers again…
Heading to market
This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and … Continue reading Heading to market
In the heyday
Simple Open Lot…
An Open Lot:This wagon is about as simple as it gets yet is obviously relatively modern judging by the running gear and the electrical tower in the background. A classic three stone hearth lies is the focus of the children's attention.
Familiar design
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Wagons are the exception
This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass it on and … Continue reading Wagons are the exception
Vardo in the modern world
A lovely modern vardo.This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on the web are without citation. When a clear link to a source is found, I try to include it. If a source is known, please pass … Continue reading Vardo in the modern world
A lad learning to fiddle…
Fiddlers by the home.A couple of very simple wagons in the background that look common to continental Europe. Music was a common occupation for Romany across Europe for centuries. This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around the internet. Many of these historic images found on … Continue reading A lad learning to fiddle…
High ceiling, mollycroft, and some beautiful woodwork
This is an awesome Burton wagon (waggon). These monstrosities are extremely heavy and somewhat limited for travel due to the smaller wheels. Very popular with showmen as well as the more prosperous Romany in their heyday in Britain. This is part of a series of images, mostly Romany, Irish and Scottish Travellers collected from around … Continue reading High ceiling, mollycroft, and some beautiful woodwork
Posing by the bowtop
This is a beautiful painted bowtop next to a more modern caravan. I suspect this image is from one of the large fairs in Britain but I can't find information on it. It looks like the ladies are done up in their finest for the photo. This is part of a series of images, mostly … Continue reading Posing by the bowtop
Preindustrial Craftsmanship 