Tracing Romany, Traveller or Fairground folk?
We're the family history society for you. It's a great way to trace your special roots, meet people who share your interests and find out more about your heritage.
Is your ancestor in our Publications?
Browse through the range of specialist books published by the RTFHS. We may have one that includes your family and perhaps even your complete family tree.
Is your ancestor in our photo Gallery?
Take a look at our great old photos of travelling people and travelling life, sourced mainly from our members' family albums and postcard collections.
What's new?
Come and say “hello” to the RTFHS team at the New Forest Romany Heritage event in Boldre, Hampshire, 22-25 May 2026 Posted May 21, 2026 By Web Master
A team from the RTFHS will be attending this New Forest Romany Heritage Event event at Boldre War Memorial Hall from tomorrow – Friday 22
Come and say ‘hello’ online to the RTFHS team at the East Surrey FHS family history fair on 24 January 2026 Posted Jan 02, 2026 By Web Master
The East Surrey Family History Society will be hosting a free online family history fair by Zoom on Saturday 24 January 2026. It will be
Romany art, culture and heritage display: new at the London Museum Docklands until January 2027 Posted Dec 04, 2025 By Web Master
In the heart of London works by three Romany artists are now celebrating the important contributions that the Romany people have made to British society
Romany history exhibition launches in Nantwich Museum on 26 November 2025 Posted Nov 22, 2025 By Web Master
Nantwich Museum in Nantwich, Cheshire, is hosting a free exhibition from 26 November 2025 until 16 January 2026 called “The Atchin Tan Heritage Project: Celebrating
Free access to Find My Past’s military records until 13 November 2025 Posted Nov 07, 2025 By Web Master
From today – 7 November 2025 – Find My Past are offering free access to their military records, to mark Remembrance Day. You have until
Events
May
22
New Forest Romany History event in Hampshire: RTFHS attending
Time: 10.00am until 4.00pm
Location: Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley near Lymington SO41 5QG, Hampshire
May
23
New Forest Romany History event in Hampshire: RTFHS attending
Time: 10.00am until 4.00pm
Location: Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley near Lymington SO41 5QG, Hampshire
May
24
New Forest Romany History event in Hampshire: RTFHS attending
Time: 10.00am until 4.00pm
Location: Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley near Lymington SO41 5QG, Hampshire
May
25
New Forest Romany History event in Hampshire: RTFHS attending
Time: 10.00am until 4.00pm
Location: Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley near Lymington SO41 5QG, Hampshire
Jun
13
Roma History Day in Dorchester, Dorset: RTFHS team attending
Time: 12pm until 4.00pm
Location: Borough Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1RE, Dorset
Jul
04
Romany and Traveller Heritage Day at MERL in Reading, Berkshire: RTFHS attending – please note change of date
Time: TBC
Location: Museum of English Rural Life, 6 Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX, Berkshire
Jul
18
Berkshire Heritage Online Fair in two sessions, morning and afternoon: RTFHS taking part in both
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm & 2.00pm-3.00pm UK time
Location: Online event
Oct
24
Oxfordshire FHS Family History Fair in Oxford: RTFHS attending
Time: 10.00am until 4.00pm
Location: Cherwell School (North), Marston Ferry Road, Oxford OX2 7EE
