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?
Online exhibition puts the spotlight on Lord George Sanger, fairground and circus entrepreneur Posted Jul 17, 2026 By Web Master
Interested in fairground and circus life in the 19th and early 20th century? Head to the website of the National Fairground and Circus Archive (NFCA)
Appleby Horse Fair: new YouTube video featuring Billy Welch, head organiser of the event Posted Jul 06, 2026 By Web Master
Want to find out about the famous Appleby Horse Fair, a key date in the calendar for Romanies and Travellers for centuries? Take a look
“Home: Gypsy and Traveller Lives in Dorset”: new exhibition at the Museum of East Dorset opens 25 July 2025 Posted Jul 06, 2026 By Web Master
Dorset’s Romany Gypsies and Travellers are celebrated in a new exhibition at Wimborne Minster’s Museum of East Dorset. It opens on 25 July 2026 and
Free exhibition about Gypsy and Traveller homes at the Tate in Liverpool: runs until 6 September 2026 Posted Jul 06, 2026 By Web Master
Tate Liverpool currently has on show a free exhibition called “Roaming Britain: Gypsy and Traveller Homes”, created by the gallery in partnership with the Royal
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
Events
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
Aug
15
Gypsy, Romany and Traveller Ancestry Day in Hartlebury, Worcestershire: RTFHS attending
Time: 11.00am-4.00pm
Location: Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury DY11 7XZ
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
