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Gipsies Collection

"Gipsies: A Nomadic Way of Life" Gipsies and caravans have long been synonymous with the enchanting allure of a wandering lifestyle

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gypsy Encampment, Appleby, 1919 (w / c on paper) (see also 54655)

Gypsy Encampment, Appleby, 1919 (w / c on paper) (see also 54655)
XPG329621 Gypsy Encampment, Appleby, 1919 (w/c on paper) (see also 54655) by Atkinson, John (1863-1924); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gipsies and Caravan / 30S

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

Background imageGipsies Collection: Old Gypsy Man & Pet Dog

Old Gypsy Man & Pet Dog
At an encampment in Surrey an old Gypsy man sits on a can close to the fire

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gypsies and their caravans

Gypsies and their caravans Date: 1910s

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gypsy Woman on Caravan

Gypsy Woman on Caravan
A Gypsy woman stands by the entrance to the family caravan on an encampment in Surrey as a pet dog looks on

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gypsies in Kent

Gypsies in Kent
A gipsy family in their traditional caravan, on Wrotham Hill, Kent, England

Background imageGipsies Collection: Policeman talk to Gypsies on Epsom Downs

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

Background imageGipsies Collection: Elderly Gypsy Woman

Elderly Gypsy Woman
An elderly gypsy woman with long dark hair and wearing a thick cardigan stands in front of the brightly painted family caravan at an encampment in Surrey

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gipsy Wedding

Gipsy Wedding
A gipsy wedding at Baildon, Yorkshire. The King of the Gipsies in England, Petulengro performs the ceremony, cutting the hands so the blood of both can unite

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gipsy couple on their horse-drawn cart

Gipsy couple on their horse-drawn cart
A middle-aged gipsy couple riding along a country road on their horse-drawn cart. A London Transport bus stop can be seen in the background

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gipsy girl plaiting horses tail at an encampment in Surrey

Gipsy girl plaiting horses tail at an encampment in Surrey
A gipsy girl plaiting the tail of the family horse as she sits on the step of their caravan at an encampment in Surrey. (2 of 2)

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gypsy Boy with Hen 1973

Gypsy Boy with Hen 1973
A gypsy boy sits by the door to his family caravan clutching onto a chicken at a Surrey encampment

Background imageGipsies Collection: No Gypsies on Epson Downs 1929

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

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gipsy girl eating, Lewes, Sussex, 1964

Gipsy girl eating, Lewes, Sussex, 1964

Background imageGipsies Collection: Inside a tent on Mitcham Common

Inside a tent on Mitcham Common, the home to two men, their wives, and fourteen children of various ages. Mr. George Smith, social reformer of Coalville, Leicester

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gipsy girl plaiting horses tail, Surrey

Gipsy girl plaiting horses tail, Surrey
A gypsy girl plaiting the tail of the family horse as she sits on the step of their caravan at an encampment in Surrey. (1 of 2)

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gipsy women sketched by Queen Victoria

Gipsy women sketched by Queen Victoria
Gipsy women, encamped near Claremont in Surrey where Queen Victoria spent the Christmas of 1836 (when she was still Princess Victoria)

Background imageGipsies Collection: Zaphne of the Woods

Zaphne of the Woods
A pretty young gypsy girl sits in a woodland glade by a camp fire

Background imageGipsies Collection: Queen of the Gipsies

Queen of the Gipsies
Margaret Finch, Queen of the Gipsies at Norwood, in south London with two pet dogs - one is smaller than a tankard!!

Background imageGipsies Collection: A group of men - Siberian peasants and gypsies, 2nd half of 19th century. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky

A group of men - Siberian peasants and gypsies, 2nd half of 19th century. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
A group of men - Siberian peasants and gypsies, 2nd half of 19th century. From a collection of 239 drawings and illustrations which include drawings of artifacts from archaeological finds in

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gypsies, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale

Gypsies, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Gypsies, 1862. Sheet 21 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

Background imageGipsies Collection: Spanish History, Granadian Romani life in Granada, Spain, 1870s, 19th Century

Spanish History, Granadian Romani life in Granada, Spain, 1870s, 19th Century
Vintage illustration Spanish History, Granadian Romani life in Granada, Spain, 1870s, 19th Century

Background imageGipsies Collection: Czech Republic an early morning scene, 1908 (postcard)

Czech Republic an early morning scene, 1908 (postcard)
3782948 Czech Republic an early morning scene, 1908 (postcard); (add.info.: Františkovy Lazn?, Czech Republic (in German: Franzensbad). An early morning scene. 1908.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad

A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad
3786405 A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad; (add.info.: A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad (Czech: Karlovy Vary). C. 1913. Spa town in modern day Czech Republic.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: Teplitz - Schonau

Teplitz - Schonau
3786398 Teplitz - Schonau; (add.info.: Teplitz - Schonau (modern day Teplice, Czech Republic). C. 1900. Spa town.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: Jewish Town Hall in Prague

Jewish Town Hall in Prague
3786391 Jewish Town Hall in Prague; (add.info.: Jewish Town Hall, Prague (Zidovska Radnice). Late 19th century/ early 1900s.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: Prague: Neruda Street ('Nerudova ulice')

Prague: Neruda Street ('Nerudova ulice')
3786407 Prague: Neruda Street ('Nerudova ulice'); (add.info.: Prague: Neruda Street ('Nerudova ulice'). Early 20th century. Modern day Czech Republic.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: Cafe Rubezahl, Marienbad (Czech: Marianske Lazn?)

Cafe Rubezahl, Marienbad (Czech: Marianske Lazn?)
3786390 Cafe Rubezahl, Marienbad (Czech: Marianske Lazn?); (add.info.: Cafe Rubezahl, Marienbad (Czech: Marianske Lazn?). Early 20th century

Background imageGipsies Collection: Cafe Rubezahl, Marienbad (Czech: Marianske Lazn?)

Cafe Rubezahl, Marienbad (Czech: Marianske Lazn?)
3786424 Cafe Rubezahl, Marienbad (Czech: Marianske Lazn?); (add.info.: Cafe Rubezahl, Marienbad (Czech: Marianske Lazn?). Early 20th century

Background imageGipsies Collection: Prague: Castle and Straka's Academy

Prague: Castle and Straka's Academy
3786389 Prague: Castle and Straka's Academy; (add.info.: Prague: Castle and Straka's Academy ('Strakova Akademies Pozadim Hradu'). Early 20th century postcard.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: Old Town (Stare Mesto), Prague

Old Town (Stare Mesto), Prague
3786385 Old Town (Stare Mesto), Prague; (add.info.: Old Town (Stare Mesto), Prague. Early 20th century postcard. Modern - day Czech Republic.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: Prague: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namesti)

Prague: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namesti)
3786425 Prague: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namesti); (add.info.: Prague: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namesti). Early 20th century. Capital of modern day Czech Republic.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: Teplitz - Schonau

Teplitz - Schonau
3786397 Teplitz - Schonau; (add.info.: Teplitz - Schonau (modern day Teplice, Czech Republic). C. 1905. Spa town.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: Women will love me

Women will love me
3785936 Women will love me'; (add.info.: Women will love me - Czech postcard with circus scene, c. 1908.); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: Czech advertisement for Sokol Slet, 1907

Czech advertisement for Sokol Slet, 1907
3786324 Czech advertisement for Sokol Slet, 1907; (add.info.: Czech advertisement for Sokol Slet, 1907. Held in Prague, 28 June - 1 July 1907)

Background imageGipsies Collection: Fry's Chocolate and Cacao - advertisement

Fry's Chocolate and Cacao - advertisement
3786359 Fry's Chocolate and Cacao - advertisement; (add.info.: Fry's Chocolate and Cacao - advertisement, early 20th century. S. Fry & Sons, British chocolate company); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: E for Escuyer du Roi et Espagnole - F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior

E for Escuyer du Roi et Espagnole - F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print)
8600170 E for Escuyer du Roi et Espagnole - F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print) by French School

Background imageGipsies Collection: F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print)

F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print)
8600172 F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gypsy encampment

Gypsy encampment
3782220 Gypsy encampment; (add.info.: Gypsy encampment by Jacques Callot, reproduced from a Copperplate. French printmaker and draftsman, 1592 - 1635)

Background imageGipsies Collection: Wroc?aw, Poland, 19th century

Wroc?aw, Poland, 19th century
3787136 Wroc?aw, Poland, 19th century; (add.info.: Wroc?aw, Poland, 19th century. City on the River Oder. Known as Breslau in German. Chopin (Polish), p. 101); Lebrecht History

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gypsies - male and female gypsies fortune telling, 1552 (engraving)

Gypsies - male and female gypsies fortune telling, 1552 (engraving)
3794142 Gypsies - male and female gypsies fortune telling, 1552 (engraving); (add.info.: Gypsies - male and female gypsies fortune telling, 1552)

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gypsies on the March

Gypsies on the March
3782218 Gypsies on the March; (add.info.: Gypsies on the March, reproduced from a fifteenth century tapestry. Manners, Customs)

Background imageGipsies Collection: Curing earache in gipsy fashion. It is their belief that water poured from a kettle into

Curing earache in gipsy fashion. It is their belief that water poured from a kettle into one ear will flow through, carrying away the cause of pain out of the other ear of the little sufferer

Background imageGipsies Collection: Romany gypsies caught by the candid camera on the Usk, Newport Road

Romany gypsies caught by the candid camera on the Usk, Newport Road. They walk up to 25 miles a day barefooted across all types of roads

Background imageGipsies Collection: Gypsy woman with child pose outside their caravan. July 1944 P007205

Gypsy woman with child pose outside their caravan. July 1944 P007205

Background imageGipsies Collection: Fat bums, Appleby Horse Fair

Fat bums, Appleby Horse Fair
Two men with big fat bums lean on a horse cart, Appleby Horse Fair, Date: 1990

Background imageGipsies Collection: Large and Lavish Gypsy Caravan and its owners (and dog)

Large and Lavish Gypsy Caravan and its owners (and dog) Date: 1905

Background imageGipsies Collection: A travellers encampment, Battersea, London, c1903 (1903)

A travellers encampment, Battersea, London, c1903 (1903). An encampment of travellers at Battersea on their way to the Agricultural Hall, Islington to attend The World Fair. From Living London, Vol



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"Gipsies: A Nomadic Way of Life" Gipsies and caravans have long been synonymous with the enchanting allure of a wandering lifestyle. In just 30 seconds, one can catch a glimpse into their captivating world. From Gypsies in Kent to the Gypsy Encampment in Appleby back in 1919, their presence has left an indelible mark on history. The watercolor painting, "Gypsy Encampment, Appleby, 1919, " transports us to a bygone era where vibrant hues dance across paper. It beckons us to delve deeper into this rich culture that often remains misunderstood. One cannot help but be fascinated by the sight of Gypsies and their caravans traversing through picturesque landscapes. Policemen engaging in conversation with them on Epsom Downs showcases the complex relationship between law enforcement and these free-spirited individuals. In contrast to societal expectations, we witness an old Gypsy man accompanied by his loyal pet dog—a testament to companionship amidst nomadic existence. An elderly Gypsy woman exudes wisdom earned through years spent embracing life's challenges head-on. A gipsy wedding unfolds before our eyes—an occasion filled with joyous celebrations and traditions passed down through generations. Meanwhile, a young gipsy girl indulges in her meal at Lewes, Sussex—her innocent face reflecting resilience despite adversity. The image of a gipsy couple gracefully maneuvering their horse-drawn cart reminds us of simpler times when horsepower was literal rather than metaphorical. And as we observe another gipsy girl meticulously plaiting a horse's tail at an encampment in Surrey, it becomes evident that love for animals is deeply ingrained within this community. Finally, we encounter a striking vision—a gypsy woman perched atop her caravan—a symbol of freedom encapsulated within four wheels. Her gaze speaks volumes about strength forged from a life on the move.