Gypsies of Britain

by Janet Keet-Black

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780747812364
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	06/18/2013
Series:	Shire Library
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Janet Keet-Black is a founder member of the Romany and Traveller Family History Society and is Editor of Romany Routes. She is the author of several Romany-related articles and Hidden Photographs of a Hidden People.

Table of Contents

Introduction / Travelling Groups in Britain / Travelling Patterns and Abodes / Earning a Living / Evangelism and War Work / The Twenty-first Century / Further Information / Index