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Gypsy and Child
Gypsy and Child - Lantern slide from the Boswell Collection. Black and white, depicting woman and child on steps of caravan.. Part of Box 399 of the Boswell Collection Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14175036
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Area Bexley Caravan Depicting Environs Gypsy Sidcup Sights Slides Topography
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1. Title: "A Gypsy Mother and Child on the Steps of Their Caravan: A Snapshot of Life in the Bexley Area during the Early 1900s" This evocative black-and-white lantern slide from the Boswell Collection, dated circa 1900, captures a poignant moment in the lives of a Gypsy woman and her child as they sit on the steps of their caravan in the Kentish town of Sidcup, located in the Bexley area. The image offers a unique glimpse into the topography and sights of the local environs during the 1900s. The woman, dressed in traditional Gypsy attire, cradles her young child in her arms, her expression filled with warmth and affection. The caravan, a common sight in the area during this time, is nestled among the rolling hills and greenery, with a lantern hanging outside, casting a gentle glow on the scene. The steps leading up to the caravan door are worn and weathered, a testament to the passing of time and the transient nature of the Gypsy lifestyle. The lantern slide, part of Box 399 of the Boswell Collection, provides a valuable historical record of the Gypsy community in the Kent and Bexley area during the early 1900s. It offers a poignant reminder of the rich cultural heritage and diverse population that once inhabited this region, and serves as an important visual document of the area's history and topography. This image, with its timeless quality and evocative details, invites us to reflect on the experiences and stories of the people and communities that have shaped the Bexley area and its environs. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the diverse history and heritage of our local communities, and of the power of a single image to transport us back in time and connect us to the past.
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