Gypsies of Britain

Gypsies of Britain
Authors
Keet-Black, Janet
Publisher
Shire Publications
Tags
gypsies of britain
ISBN
9780747812364
Date
2013-06-18T00:00:00+00:00
Size
14.65 MB
Lang
en
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This title tells the story of the Romany Gypsies in Britain. Where they came from, how they arrived. It explores their travelling way of life and their traditional occupations, including harvesting, making baskets, dealing in horses, fortune telling and rat catching to royalty. Their impact on traditional museum dancing. It reveals their service as preachers and soldiers and their continuing contribution to life in Britain today.