Gipsy Collection

Horse-drawn gypsy caravan, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Eire (Republic of Ireland), Europe

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

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

Gypsies and their caravans Date: 1910s

Gypsy caravans and tents on Belvedere Marshes, Kent. 1936 Travellers Romany Gypsy Gipsy gypsies Roma. social history

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

Horse-drawn gypsy caravan, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Eire (Ireland), Europe

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

Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English female pilot - pictured standing in front of her Gipsy Moth just before she undertook a 19-day solo flight to Australia

Gipsy Hill railway station, south London
Gipsy Hill railway station (LB&SC, London, Brighton and South Coast), south London. Date: circa 1910

de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth G-aa
de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth, G-aa, the private aircraft of Captain Geoffrey de Havilland, became the first coupe model when it was experimentally fitted with a light wood

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

Romany gypsy family camped on Epsom downs during the race meeting on Epsom racecourse, Surrey, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Jane Eyre & Gipsy
Jane and the gipsy

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

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

French Palmistry Manual
L ART DE LIRE DANS LES LIGNES DE LA MAIN ( The art of reading the lines of the hand ) - a popular French manual

Gipsy Caravans
Gipsy families by their caravans. Date: 1902

A gypsy woman sitting on the steps to her Romany caravan in the gypsy camp on Epsom Downs, Surrey, during the Epsom race meeting Late 1940s, early 1950s

A Romany gypsy woman smoking her pipe at the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

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

Romany, gypsy family at Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Gypsy caravans parked on Epsom Downs during the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Romany gypsy girls posing outside their caravans on Epsom Downs during the Epsom race meeting. 1930s

Amy Johnson with her de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth G-aAH
Amy Johnson with her de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth, G-aAH, Jason, at Croydon Airport before her flight to Australia in 1930. Date: 1930

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)

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

Christmas card, silhouette of gypsy caravan

A Bulgarian Gypsy Woman In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

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

Gypsy Caravans in the Snow (oil on canvas)
LST277444 Gypsy Caravans in the Snow (oil on canvas) by Williamson, Leila K. (active 1884-1919); 70.6x96.5 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; English, out of copyright

Gipsy girl eating, Lewes, Sussex, 1964

Gipsy woman with four children
A gipsy woman with four children, standing outside their caravan

Gipsy Encampment on the Curragh. Kavanagh, Joseph Malachy 1856-1918

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

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)

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)

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

Reading Palm Left
A gipsy reads a palm - the left hand Theres happy days in store for you

Young Napoleon has his fortune told by a gipsy
The young Napoleon, later Emperor of France, has his fortune told by a gipsy in Corsica

The little gipsies (colour litho)
8645890 The little gipsies (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little gipsies)

Gypsy caravan (colour litho)
8635287 Gypsy caravan (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gypsy caravan. Illustration from Kindness to Animals Painting Book (Dean & Son Ltd)

The Morning Toilet (engraving)
8672584 The Morning Toilet (engraving) by Bailey, Henry (1817-1894); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Toilet. Gypsy man grooming his horses)

A family of travellers and their caravan, 1885
3479543 A family of travellers and their caravan, 1885; (add.info.: A family of travellers and their caravan, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A gipsy family on the road with their horse-drawn caravan festooned with articles for sale, 1850
3479540 A gipsy family on the road with their horse-drawn caravan festooned with articles for sale, 1850; (add.info.: A gipsy family on the road with their horse-drawn caravan festooned with articles)

Gipsy camp fire, 1892
3479519 Gipsy camp fire, 1892; (add.info.: Gipsy camp fire. From The Quiver, London, 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Princess Nirgidma, 1931-32 (b/w photo)
7293107 Princess Nirgidma, 1931-32 (b/w photo); (add.info.: History. Mongolia. Nirgidma (Palta), princess of the Torghut nomadic people, in Urumqi (Urumchi, China, Uyghur)

A traveller in Russia setting out on a journey, 1850
3331090 A traveller in Russia setting out on a journey, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a traveller in Russia setting out on a journey. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Gipsy: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of gypsies, where horse-drawn caravans carry dreams across vast landscapes. In the 30s, these nomadic wanderers roamed through Kent, leaving behind a trail of mystery and fascination. Even pioneers like Amy Johnson CBE couldn't resist the allure of gypsy life. This pioneering English female pilot stood proudly beside a majestic horse-drawn caravan, symbolizing the freedom that both aviation and gypsies embodied. Gipsy Hill railway station in south London became a gateway to adventure for many travelers seeking to explore this captivating lifestyle. The de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth G-aa soared above the clouds, mirroring the spirit of those who embraced their inner wanderer. In Epsom Downs, policemen engaged in conversations with gypsies during race meetings. These encounters bridged gaps between cultures as they shared stories beneath vibrant tents and intricately decorated caravans. The timeless tale of Jane Eyre intertwined with the mystique of gypsies. As she embarked on her own journey towards self-discovery, Jane encountered a fascinating character known as "the Gipsy, " whose wisdom guided her path. Romany gypsy families found solace on Epsom Downs during race meetings at Epsom Racecourse. Their colorful caravans dotted the landscape like fragments from another era—a reminder that traditions can endure amidst modernity's rapid pace. Belvedere Marshes in Kent witnessed an ethereal sight—the convergence of nature's beauty with Romany culture. Gypsy caravans harmoniously blended with tents against a backdrop painted by Mother Earth herself—an ode to harmony between man and land. Through these glimpses into history and culture, we are reminded that being a "gipsy" is not merely about wandering physically but also exploring our inner selves—embracing the unknown, celebrating diversity, and cherishing the timeless spirit of adventure.