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 in Gloucester – free family history fair, 7 November 2026 Posted Oct 14, 2026 By Web Master
Another date for your diary, this time in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. On Saturday 7 November 2026 we’ll be taking part in a free family history fair
Romany or Traveller ancestors with surnames starting with I, J, K or L? They’re on this site now! Posted Oct 08, 2026 By Web Master
Are you researching Romany or Traveller ancestors with surnames ranging from Ingham to Loveridge and everything in between? Then take a look at the Keith
Free pre-recorded talk about a Hampshire Romany’s life: 13 October 2026, replays available Posted Sep 25, 2026 By Web Master
Interested in hearing about the Romany Sidney Lee Gregory whose life between 1887 and 1917 took him from Hampshire to Canada and the USA, into
Free access to World War 2 UK records with Ancestry from 9-13 September 2026 Posted Sep 09, 2026 By Web Master
Ancestry have just announced that they are offering free access to their collection of more than 326 million World War 2 UK records from now
Interested in Staffordshire Showfolk? Photographic exhibition in Newcastle-under-Lyme on 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 September 2026 Posted Sep 03, 2026 By Web Master
Interested in fairground life? Live in or near Newcastle-under-Lyme? Then head to the Philip Astley Centre for an exhibition of photos of the Showland folk
Events
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
Nov
07
Gloucestershire FHS Open Day in Gloucester: RTFHS team attending
Time: 10am until 3pm
Location: Gloucestershire Heritage Hub, Clarence Row, Alvin Street, Gloucester GL1 3DW
Nov
25
RTFHS “Break Down Your Brick Walls” Session by Zoom: RTFHS members only
Time: 7.30pm-9.00pm UK time
Location: Online event
