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Are you proud of your roots? What are the issues affecting Roms' every day lives?

Personal stories: looking back at life on the move, how life has changed and wondering what the future has in store.

Memory lane: the history of Romany Gypsies in Kent, from horse-drawn days and settling down, to modern times.

Uncover the Romany language and read about the traditions and prejudice that have shaped modern Gypsies.

If you have Romany Traveller roots and are from this region, have your say about what it means to you today.

The latest news on Romany Gypsies from BBC News, web links to more information and much more...

In 1853 thirty five Travellers died when their cart slipped into the flooded Medway. Re-live the events.

Rosie Smith went to Stow. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Watch a film produced by Romany pupils from Angley School in Cranbrook about Rom life now and then.

Romany Gypsies have built up quite a community on the internet. Click this way...

New youth clubs are just one example of projects aimed at teaching Romany kids about their culture.

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