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.
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.
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.
What's new?
Looking for Travelling ancestors with surnames starting with H or I? They might be in our latest online collection Posted Aug 19, 2025 By Web Master
Are you researching Romany or Traveller families with a surname starting with H or I? You’re sure to find a reference or two in the
Remember the hop-pickers who drowned in the 1853 Hartlake Tragedy: an event at St Mary’s Church, Hadlow, Kent, on Sunday 17 August 2025 Posted Jul 28, 2025 By Web Master
RTFHS member Anne Hughes has sent us this information about an event at St Mary’s Church, Hadlow, near Tonbridge in Kent, on Sunday 17th August
Missed the SOG’s “Researching Romany and Traveller Ancestors” online presentation on Monday 23 June 2025? Now catch up with it on YouTube! Posted Jun 29, 2025 By Web Master
If you weren’t able to attend the “Researching Romany and Traveller Ancestors” online presentation on Monday 23 June 2025 organised by the Society of Genealogists,
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
Events
Sep
27
Somerset and Dorset Family History Society 50th Anniversary Open Day & AGM: RTFHS attending
Time: 9.30am until 4.00pm
Location: The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1FH
Oct
02
Dating family photos: a free talk by Steve Gill by Zoom exclusively for RTFHS members
Time: Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, UK time
Location: Online event
Oct
11
RTFHS “On the road” Get-together: Live Event
Time: 12pm until 4.00pm UK time
Location: Chesham Town Hall, Parsonage Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 1EP
Oct
25
Oxfordshire FHS Family History Fair in Oxford: RTFHS attending
Time: 10.00am until 4.00pm
Location: Cherwell School (North), Marston Ferry Road, Oxford OX2 7EE
Nov
01
Dorset History Centre & Kushti Bok Dorset Gypsy Roma Traveller event: RTFHS taking part
Time: 12.00pm until 3.00pm
Location: Dorset History Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester DT1 1RP, Dorset
Nov
06
RTFHS “Break Down Your Brick Walls” Session by Zoom: exclusively for RTFHS members
Time: 7.30pm-9.00pm UK time
Location: Online event
Jan
24
East Surrey FHS Virtual Family History Fair: RTFHS attending
Time: 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm
Location: Online event
