Gypsy and Traveller communities have been part of Britain's cultural fabric for centuries. They have a rich and vibrant history, but theirs is a story that's largely untold.

Explore the heritage and traditions of Gypsies and Travellers and find out how one Gypsy had a special connection with Queen Victoria.

Join guest presenter and host of the Roaming Voices podcast, Josie Jeffery in finding out more about those who lived and travelled across Brighton and the South Downs.

With special thanks to Romany Historian Janet Keet-Black and Journalist Jake Bowers for their contributions to this episode.

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Production: 

Presenter: Josie Jeffery 

Production: Jack Glover and Katy Kelly

Sound Design: Jesus Gomez 

Contributors: 

Janet Keet-Black

Jake Bowers

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This episode was made possible with research from the Changing Chalk project - a landscape-scale partnership led by the National Trust, connecting nature, people and heritage on and around the South Downs. The project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players, and by The Linbury Trust.

Find out more at 

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/the-changing-chalk-partnership

Read Janet's book Gypsies of Britain here https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/gypsies-of-britain-9780747812364/

Discover Jake's work and sculptures at http://www.thirstybearforge.co.uk/

For more information on traveller communities please visit our friends at Friend' Families, Travellers https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/

Listen to a playlist of Gypsy Heritage songs https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6JHTStCCBgCgJ5wcszlIFi?si=WoG-el4ERq6GIhX2BGTABg

 

If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]