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?
Come and meet the RTFHS team on Saturday 13 June 2026 in Dorchester, Dorset Posted Jun 06, 2026 By Web Master
The RTFHS team looks forward to seeing you on Saturday 13 June 2026 at the popular Roma History Day in Dorchester, Dorset. It’s free and
Researching Travelling families with the surnames Harris, Herne, Hodgkins, Holland or Hughes? Posted Jun 06, 2026 By Web Master
Researching Travelling families with the surnames Harris, Herne (and its many variants), Hodgkins, Holland or Hughes? We’re please to announce that we’ve just added them
Come and say “hello” to the RTFHS team at the New Forest Romany Heritage event in Boldre, Hampshire, 22-25 May 2026 Posted May 21, 2026 By Web Master
A team from the RTFHS will be attending this New Forest Romany Heritage Event event at Boldre War Memorial Hall from tomorrow – Friday 22
Come and say ‘hello’ online to the RTFHS team at the East Surrey FHS family history fair on 24 January 2026 Posted Jan 02, 2026 By Web Master
The East Surrey Family History Society will be hosting a free online family history fair by Zoom on Saturday 24 January 2026. It will be
Romany art, culture and heritage display: new at the London Museum Docklands until January 2027 Posted Dec 04, 2025 By Web Master
In the heart of London works by three Romany artists are now celebrating the important contributions that the Romany people have made to British society
Events
Jun
13
Roma History Day in Dorchester, Dorset: RTFHS team attending
Time: 12pm until 4.00pm
Location: Borough Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1RE, Dorset
Jul
04
Romany and Traveller Heritage Day at MERL in Reading, Berkshire: RTFHS attending – please note change of date
Time: TBC
Location: Museum of English Rural Life, 6 Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX, Berkshire
Jul
18
Berkshire Heritage Online Fair in two sessions, morning and afternoon: RTFHS taking part in both
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm & 2.00pm-3.00pm UK time
Location: Online event
Oct
24
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
