Explore the rich history and enduring legacy of Romany Travellers in southern England.
WAYFARERS is dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich history of British Romany and Traveller communities. The website provides a comprehensive, searchable database of historical records, focusing on itinerant lifestyles across southern English counties from 1813 to 1924, with additional references from earlier periods. By drawing on parish records, occupations, and abodes, the site offers valuable insights into the daily lives, traditions, and resilience of travelling families. Combining historical data with groundbreaking research on family histories and DNA, WAYFARERS aims to shed light on the heritage of these unique communities, making it an invaluable resource for genealogists, historians, and anyone with an interest in Traveller history.