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.
Come and say 'hello' to the RTFHS team in Sturminster Newton in Dorset this Saturday! See the details in our Events listing
What's new?
Come and meet the RTFHS team in Chesham at our own family history event on Saturday 11 October 2025 Posted Sep 19, 2025 By Web Master
We’re holding our own “On the Road” family history event in Chesham in Buckinghamshire on Saturday 11 October 2025. It’s free and open to everyone,
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).
Events
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
Gypsy History in Dorset: an event hosted by the Dorset History Centre and Kushti Bok Dorset with the RTFHS taking part
Time: 12.30pm until 3.30pm
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
