The story of the enforced settlement of Gypsy travelers in southeast England, whose nomadic lifestyle ended when they were moved to concrete ghettos of local-government-run caravan sites following the 1968 Caravan Sites Act, is told in this textual and visual rendering. The seasonal work harvesting fruit and vegetables that attracted Gypsy families who lived in ""bender"" tents and traveled in horse-drawn wagons to Kent dried up in the post-World War II era when mechanization reduced the need for labor. Historical accounts, primary sources, and stories told by Gypsies provide an intimate picture of the cultural and social impact of this transition and the loss of identity that struck members of this rarely documented ethnic group.

About the Author
Simon Evans is a radio producer for local and national BBC networks and a documentary photographer. He has been involved with a number of innovative educational projects that explore ways to integrate Romany culture into the school curriculum.


Book Information
ISBN 9781902806303
Author Simon Evans
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Hertfordshire Publications
Publisher University of Hertfordshire Press
Weight(grams) 354g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 171mm * 10mm