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| Ted
Rudge |
Gypsies
have been an integral part of Birmingham and Midland life for
centuries.
However,
their history has remained largely invisible.
Ted
Rudge's book Brumroamin - Birmingham and Midland Gypsey and Traveller
Culture is illustrated with photographs, historical sources and
personal momentos and brings Romany gypsy traveller culture to
life.
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| Ted
Rudge with Romany Gypsy Toria. |
Ted
explores the gypsy history in Birmingham, in particular looking
at 'Black Patch' in Winson Green which was home to more than 300
Romany families from the 1890's.
Says Ted; "I just love the people, the way they have mixed
in and nobody knows they are here."
Take
a look at some of the stunning images that feature in 'Brumroamin'
of Romany Gypsies in Birmingham.
Toria
is a Birmingham born Romany gypsy who has spent her entire life
travelling and raising her family within Romany culture. Read
her words here.
Here's
a few words in the ancient Romani
language spoken by gypsies which originates in India.
Have a go and learn some - it's misto!
