Romany & Traveller Family History Society | Research your roots and learn about your heritage.

Tracing Romany, Traveller or Fairground folk?

We're the family history society for you. It's a great way to trace your special roots, meet people who share your interests and find out more about your heritage.

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Is your ancestor in our Publications?

Browse through the range of specialist books published by the RTFHS. We may have one that includes your family and perhaps even your complete family tree.

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Is your ancestor in our photo Gallery?

Take a look at our great old photos of travelling people and travelling life, sourced mainly from our members' family albums and postcard collections.

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Travelling Photographers in the family in the late 19th and early 20th century? Take a look at our new Directory of Travelling Photographers 1882-1921. Find it on our Free Records page

What's new?

Discover how to trace your travelling ancestors with this free online presentation Posted Jun 03, 2025 By Web Master

If you have Romany Gypsy, Traveller, Fairground or Circus ancestors, reserve a seat at this free online presentation hosted by the Society of Genealogists (SOG).

Debut novel inspired by Scottish Traveller grandad: “Salvage” by RTFHS member Mark Baillie Posted May 28, 2025 By Web Master

If you have Scottish Traveller ancestors or are interested in their way of life, take a look at this debut novel – “Salvage” – from

Looking for Travelling ancestors with surnames starting with G? They might be in our latest online collection Posted Mar 11, 2025 By Web Master

Are you researching Romany or Traveller families with a surname starting with G? You’re sure to find a reference or two in the latest addition

What will you learn from the world’s biggest family history event this week? Posted Mar 04, 2025 By Web Master

Are you ready for the world’s biggest family history event? RootsTech takes place this week from Thursday 6 March until Saturday 8 March 2025 and

Come and say ‘hello’ to the RTFHS team in Kinson, Bournemouth, on Saturday 29 March 2025 Posted Feb 27, 2025 By Web Master

The Family History Federation (FHF) is hosting a live family history show in Kinson, Bournemouth, on Saturday 29 March 2025 and the RTFHS team will

Events

Jun

Romany & Traveller Heritage Day at MERL in Reading, Berkshire: RTFHS attending

Time: 11.00am-4.00pm
Location: Museum of English Rural Life, 6 Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX, Berkshire

Jun

“Researching Romany and Traveller Ancestors”: a free online presentation hosted by the Society of Genealogists – RTFHS team taking part

Time: 2.00pm-4.00pm BST
Location: Online event

Jul

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