Policy & Publications
This section will help you to search for policy, publications and information on issues affecting Gypsies and Travellers. Use the filter on the left hand side to refine your search.
New Traveller History: Stonehenge
A Flickr page with images of the Stonehenge gathering in the circle between 1980-1984.
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New Traveller History: Battle of the Beanfield
A Flickr page with images from the ‘Battle of the Beanfield’ at Stonehenge
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An article on the Gypsy Holocaust in the Observer
An article from the Observer which details the effect of the Holocaust on Roma Gypsy communities.
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National Fairground Archive
The National Fairground archive is located at Sheffield University and provides a primary resource for research and an exciting source of teaching materials.
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Romany Roots
The historical section of the BBC website has sections on Horse Drawn Day, Hop-Picking, Settling Down and more. The Gallery has amazing old photos of Gypsy and Traveller families and sites.
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Gypsy and Traveller Picture Library
An essential pack of photographs on 4 themed CDs – Vardos, Carts, Horses and Pets.
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Pavee Lackeen
Perry Ogden documented the experience of the young poor in Dublin with his photo book Pony Kids. His first feature moves on from those representations, offering an intimate portrait of the Traveller community.
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A Gypsy’s Wish
The film is written, produced and directed by members of the Gypsy Community, most of whom had no experience in video producing prior to making the film.
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The Speak Out Project
The Speak Out project CD contains interviews with young Travellers, telling of their experiences of racist bullying.
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Be Roma or Die Tryin’ Vimeo
The short documentary has been created by young Polish Roma refugees from East London. It is a journey through their heritage and across their city, examining Britains ignorance of Roma culture while celebrating the new life they have made for themselves.
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Be Roma or Die Tryin’ DVD
The short documentary has been created by young Polish Roma refugees from East London. It is a journey through their heritage and across their city, examining Britains ignorance of Roma culture while celebrating the new life they have made for themselves.
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Traveller Education: Accounts of Good Practice
This is a handbook for all schools that have Traveller pupils. It moves beyond the issues surrounding their low educational attainment and attendance in schools to outline good practice, based on proven success in schools.
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Traveller Education: Changing Times, Changing Technologies
This study looks at the role of Local Education Authority based Traveller Education Support Services and schools in supporting these Gypsy and Traveller children as well as the role of ICT and distance learning.
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Gypsy Traveller Students in Secondary Schools: Culture, Identity and Achievement
This research report compiled by Chris Derrington and Sally Kendall and published by Trentham Books presents findings on the attainment of Gypsy and Traveller students in Secondary Education.
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Gypsy Travellers and Education: Changing Needs and Changing Perceptions
This article explores Gypsies and Travellers’ changing views on their children’s education. Available for purchase only.
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