Travellers' Times

Did you catch our article in May by Claire Rice, looking at what life on the road means for nomadic Romany families in today's world? Take a look below 👇 All photographs featured are of Traveller families at stopping places on the way to #ApplebyFair travellerstimes.org.uk/features/were-…

The Mayor of London’s new plan for more Traveller pitches has been condemned by the charity London Gypsies and Travellers, who say that there are “errors” in it leading to a big undercount of the number of new Traveller pitches. Full story below 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2025/07/f…

A special event has been held at Worcester Students’ Union to celebrate members of the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman and Boaters communities. See photos of the day and learn more about the talks via our website 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2025/07/w…

Its International Irish Traveller Day! 🇮🇪 Celebrating its first year, take a look at our article from earlier this year where we met the organisers 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2025/03/f…

The Scottish Government has finally apologised to the victims of the 'Tinker Experiments' forced assimilation camps for Scotland’s Gypsy Travellers, which formed part of over a century of the “cultural genocide” conducted by the authorities 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2025/07/t…

A celebration of Romany Poetry & Harp Music with Raine Geoghegan Romany Poet, Allison Hulmes Welsh Kale Poet & Vanessa Wood-Davies Welsh Kale Poet & Harpist. 📆 Sat 2 Aug 3pm 🎟️ FREE 📍 The Church in the Woods, Bramdean Common S024 0JH 🗺️ What3Words ///excellent.labels.section

A new video giving advice on maternity support and services for #UKRoma in the #Romanes Language has been released by the @RomaVoiceCentre. Watch and find out more here 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2025/07/h…

The Tan is more than just a memoir. Expertly blended with sharp social commentary, it’s a call for change. If you believe in equality, human rights, and the power of truth, this is a book you need to read 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2025/06/t…

We managed to speak to a single mother, one of the victims of a terrible fire that virtually destroyed the 15 pitch Ver Meadows Traveller site in #Hertfordshire on a sunny Saturday afternoon last weekend. Read the full interview here 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2025/07/i…

#CambridgeMidsummerFair, held every year in June on Midsummer Common by the banks of the River Cam, was granted a charter by King John in 1211, and was first held on or near the feast of St Etheldreda. Take a look at these photos by Eszter Halasi 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/features/cambr…

Professional photographer George Norris comes from a long line of horse traders and scrap collectors and currently has an exhibition in Hull’s HU3 gallery. After hearing about his exhibition, the Travellers’ Times caught up with George to find out more 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/features/horse…

Did you catch Chelsea McDonagh's article back in May about how an inspiring head teacher gave her the tools and the self-belief to succeed in education and work? Read Chelsea's story here 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/features/we-ha…

154 Traveller discrimination cases set to be heard in the civil courts with 15 already decided in favour of the Traveller claimants. Read the full story here 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2025/06/p…

A motorbiking Romany has raised £1,400 for men’s health charities after being sponsored by friends and families to take part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride earlier this year. 👏 Read the full story below 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2025/06/m…

"There's a certain magic on the Downs, a feeling not always visible but always felt in the heart." Dee Cooper looks back to Show Out Sunday at the Epsom Derby – and looks forward to what it has become now. travellerstimes.org.uk/features/show-…

Throughout June and to celebrate #GRTHM, we're sharing some of our most popular historical stories from over the years. Take a look at this feature from Mark Baillie, who writes about a historic photo of the aftermath of a fair in Kelso, taken in 1886 travellerstimes.org.uk/features/morni…

The Travellers Times can reveal that the wagon sold to Tyson Fury by Connor John Hamer is the same one that lead the Traveller rights Rally in Manchester late last year. Read more here 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2025/06/m…

As we round off #GRTHM, take a look at this feature article from Lawrence Ward exploring the pride, struggle, and resilience of Irish Traveller communities across generations 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/features/carry…

Have you seen the newest edition of Travellers Times? Read online now via travellerstimes.org.uk/magazine 👇

Throughout June & to celebrate #GRTHM, we're sharing some of our most popular historical stories from over the years. Take a look at this interview with film and TV director John Connors on Ireland’s Travellers and enduring centuries of state violence 👇 travellerstimes.org.uk/features/feroc…