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Appleby Fair 2010
Only one pub but the waggons were good.
There were many fine waggons at Appleby this year, including a Jowett pot waggon. However, the police and trading standards officers were a presence, and places for travellers to stop were much harder to find.
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Summer Stow & Appleby Fairs 2009
Stow had poor weather whilst the police were out in force in Appleby. HIstorian John Pockett went walk-about at both fairs. Although he saw some grand waggons and fine horses, he also saw some disturbing sights. |
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William "Bill" Wright of Leeds
The Great Northern Vardo Rai. Famous for his bowtops, pot waggons n carts, Wright also built lots of ledge waggons - but only ever built a few reading types, and they are extremely rare today. |
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Stow & Appleby Fairs - the Future?
Do they mirror Britain's demoralised travelling community - reflecting the true image of an abandoned culture? Are these historic Gypsy rendezvous now under threat?
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Rolling Stone Rolls again
Naturally at home. Legend rocker and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood wakes up to a bowtop waggon for his 60th birthday breakfast, courtesy of beautiful wife Jo Wood.
-- Read the full story! |
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Gypsy Trailer Caravans
The Height of Flash.
Modern trailer caravans reached the peak of 'flash' in the 1970s but smaller, lighter trailers were being produced in flash style up to the end of the 80s. Read about Ken Mayhew's fascinating world of "Chromers" and visit his website! |
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Orton Reading Waggon
See Tilly Winters' Stunning Vardo.
This is probably the finest reading-style waggon in existence today. Owned for 34 years by vardo artist John Pockett, the waggon was part of Paultons Park's unique vardo collection and Romany theme display until being sold last year. |
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Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Reading Vardo.
In 2003 the museum acquired this Romany caravan from Mrs Everington of Cowden near East Grinstead to provide a contrast to the other vans already in their collection. |
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An Unknown English Road-Rail Waggon
A Jessee Pollit Showman surfaces after decades hiding away in USA.
However, it's a major restoration project for the owner. |
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Waggon Theft - A Growing Problem?
Perhaps time to check those security
arrangements once more. Peterborough: a 1970s rare Vickers takes off into the dead of night. Owner pledges reward for info leading to its recovery - Can you help? |
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