Caravans Collection

Gypsy Caravans
A group of travellers and their horse-drawn caravans/wagons. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Gipsies and Caravan / 30S
Gypsies stand outside their caravans in a corner of the huge gypsy camp near Grantham, Lincolnshire

Caravans in Martello Camp, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Martello Caravan Camp at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. This photograph was taken from the top of the Martello Tower, which gave the camp its name

Gypsies and their caravans Date: 1910s

Caravans in Martello Camp, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Martello Caravan Camp at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. This photograph was taken from the top of the Martello Tower, which gave the camp its name

Gypsy caravan
Gypsies and their caravans on their way to Epsom Downs for the Derby 1933

Policeman talk to Gypsies on Epsom Downs
Two Policeman talk to a Gypsy family by their caravan and wagon on Epsom Downs Date: circa 1920s

VW Camper Van
A woman demonstrates how convenient it is to have ones breakfast in the Great Outdoors, with the marvellous VW Camper Caravan. Date: 1963

Horse, Irish Cob (Gypsy Pony), pulling traveller caravan, heading towards Appleby Horse Fair, along A683 between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England, June

Horse-drawn caravan, Blarney Castle, County Cork
Horse-drawn caravan at Blarney Castle, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Shiny Airstream caravan parked near Lulworth Cove, Dorset, UK

Gipsy Caravans
Gipsy families by their caravans. Date: 1902

A typical gypsy family at the door of their caravan at the 700 year old fair at Yarm. 20th October 1936

Samuel John Goviers photographic van by an unidentified cottage, presumably in West Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Samuel John Goviers father, Samuel Govier, and his mother, Annie, in the doorway of his photographic van, Cornwall
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Christmas card, silhouette of gypsy caravan

No Gypsies on Epson Downs 1929
Romany Folk whose presence was forbidden on Epom Downs even on Derby Day. A group of gipsy women and children peg-making Date: 1929

Desert camel bell
Bingo Z

Little girl and goat in caravan park
Unusual Friends - little girl and a goat in a caravan park. 1950s

Camper vans parked near beach at Fidden Farm on south coast of Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK
MAB-184 Camper vans parked near beach at Fidden Farm south coast of Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Caravaning Holiday / 1920S
A man balances on a boat in a lily pond next to where they have parked their caravan

Sketches in Madrid: the "Octroi" at the entrance to Madrid, 1876. Creator: C.R
Sketches in Madrid: the "Octroi" at the entrance to Madrid, 1876....the ordinary aspects of life in Madrid...manner of collecting the "octroi, " or town tolls

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

String of five housecars, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
String of five housecars. This group represents good conditions among pea pickers. California

California migrant camp, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
California migrant camp

Squatter camp, outskirts of Bakersfield, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Squatter camp. Outskirts of Bakersfield, California. Note number of auto trailers and trailer being constructed on left

Children from Chickasaw, Oklahoma, in a potato pickers camp near Shafter, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Children from Chickasaw, Oklahoma, in a potato pickers camp near Shafter, California

Farm Security Administration camp, Klamath Falls, Oregon, 1941. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm Security Administration camp. Klamath Falls, Oregon

Migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant camp, California

Central Utah dry land adjustment project, forty miles from Tooele, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Central Utah dry land adjustment project, forty miles from Tooele, Utah. Sheep wagons in which some workers on project lived

Inside a gypsy caravan in July 1968

Samuel John Goviers sister, Bessie, with her dog in the doorway of Samuels photographic van, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

19th century vintage photograph: Bichari, Bishari desert guides - used to guide camel caravans or trains from Korosko to Khartoum

Part of an encampment of Irish travellers on land off Mackadown Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands. 23rd June 1966

Horses and people are all crowded together at the Appleby Horse Fair in Westmorland, Cumbria on 12th June 1973

Families of gypsies outside their caravans at Yarm Fair in October 1931. They had come from all parts of the country to sell horses and ponies and to display their prowess as horsemen to visitors

A gypsy encampment in a Carlisle carpark in February 1975

Some gypsy families settle in Throckley in August 1978

A model gypsy caravan held by Prison Governor Mr. Ron Cooper in September 1976 has been made for a local charity by prisoners at Acklington jail

The typical touring caravan from the 1970s

A large touring caravan from the 1970s

Gipsies Camps. A soldier plays with the children of a Gypsy Campon returning from the Western Front. January 1945 P007191

Gypsies on the downs at Epsom, Surrey 1932 Alf 249

A caravan being towed by a mini clubman car. November 1969 Z10726-001

Gypsies Caravans, Swiss Cottage Lodge, Cassiobury Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1900s

Lagoon View Caravan Camp, Instow, Devon. Date: circa 1950

Horse-drawn Caravan, Bunratty, County Clare, Ireland
Horse-drawn Caravan, Bunratty, County Clare, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

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"Journeying with the Gypsy Caravans: A glimpse into a nomadic lifestyle" Step into the enchanting world of Gypsy caravans, where wanderlust and freedom intertwine. From the picturesque Martello Camp in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex to the vibrant Appleby Horse Fair, these they have become symbols of an age-old tradition. Intriguingly crafted, each caravan tells its own story. The VW Camper Van stands as a modern-day interpretation of this timeless mode of travel, while the traditional Gypsy caravan exudes rustic charm and nostalgia. These wheeled abodes have been home to generations of gypsies who embrace their rich cultural heritage. Witness a scene straight out of history as an Irish Cob horse gracefully pulls a traveller caravan towards Appleby Horse Fair. It's a sight that captures both grace and resilience - two qualities synonymous with this way of life. Caravan encounters are not limited to idyllic landscapes alone; even on Epsom Downs, policemen engage in conversations with gypsies - bridging gaps between communities through understanding and dialogue. Venturing further along our journey reveals unexpected surprises like the shiny Airstream caravan parked near Lulworth Cove in Dorset. This juxtaposition showcases how different eras coexist harmoniously within our ever-evolving world. Delve deeper into time itself as we stumble upon Samuel John Goviers' photographic van by an unidentified cottage in West Cornwall during the early 1900s. Through his lens, we catch glimpses of everyday life captured forever - moments frozen in time for us to cherish today. Finally, we encounter Samuel Govier himself alongside his mother Annie at their doorstep – proud owners of their very own photographic van. Their smiles reflect not only familial love but also pride in their craft – capturing memories for others while creating new ones for themselves. These captivating scenes remind us that they can not merely vehicles but vessels of dreams, adventures, and the human spirit.