Stopping Places | Gypsy and Traveller Heritage
Sep 24, 04:00 AM
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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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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.
[Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special memories and creating gifts for loved ones. From the award-winning CEWE PHOTOBOOK to wall art made from your favourite photos.
Start creating your story at www.cewe.co.uk
Production:
Presenter: Josie Jeffery
Production: Jack Glover and Katy Kelly
Sound Design: Jesus Gomez
Presenter: Josie Jeffery
Production: Jack Glover and Katy Kelly
Sound Design: Jesus Gomez
Contributors:
Janet Keet-Black
Jake Bowers
Janet Keet-Black
Jake Bowers
Discover More:
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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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 podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk