Romany history You are in: Kent > Romany Roots > History Romany Gypsy history Gypsy culture is the product of many influences but its roots reach back to India. It was in the 15th century that reports emerged of bands of foreigners arriving in Europe... Kent, The Garden of England, relied on Gypsy Travellers to work in the fruit and vegetable farms. Gypsy Travellers were tent dwelling people who travelled with light horse drawn carts... As the traditional work for Gypsy Travellers disappeared, people began to settle down... Traveller culture has evolved and been sustained by its expression through dance, music and song. A unique and fascinating collection of photographs of Romany Gypsy life through the years. Kent's agricultural economy has always needed a large temporary workforce to gather in the crops... If you are tracing your family history and suspect that you may have Gypsy blood we have some tips. You are in: Kent > Romany Roots > History |
