INTRODUCTION

Culture is very important to Gypsy/Travellers because it shows our way of life and our traditions. In today’s society a large percentage of Gypsy/Travellers feel we have to deny our roots due to the fact of the discrimination we face. On the other hand lots of us are very proud of our heritage and prefer to share our rich culture with everyone. Gypsy/Travellers have a long tradition of story-telling, music, crafts and we even have our own language. We have always moved around the country due to work migration like whelking, berry harvesting, scrap dealing, horse trading and hawking as well as being moved on by the authorities, landowners or local people. Families and friends meet at the fairs which are held all over Britain such as Appleby fair and Boswell’s Fair.