The story of the enforced settlement of Gypsy travelers in southeast England, whose nomadic lifestyle ended when they were moved to concrete ghettos of local-government-run caravan sites following the 1968 Caravan Sites Act, is told in this textual and visual rendering. The seasonal work harvesting fruit and vegetables that attracted Gypsy families who lived in "bender" tents and traveled in horse-drawn wagons to Kent dried up in the post-World War II era when mechanization reduced the need for labor. Historical accounts, ...
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The story of the enforced settlement of Gypsy travelers in southeast England, whose nomadic lifestyle ended when they were moved to concrete ghettos of local-government-run caravan sites following the 1968 Caravan Sites Act, is told in this textual and visual rendering. The seasonal work harvesting fruit and vegetables that attracted Gypsy families who lived in "bender" tents and traveled in horse-drawn wagons to Kent dried up in the post-World War II era when mechanization reduced the need for labor. Historical accounts, primary sources, and stories told by Gypsies provide an intimate picture of the cultural and social impact of this transition and the loss of identity that struck members of this rarely documented ethnic group.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9781902806303.
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New. 2004. Paperback. Kent, the "Garden of England", was also the market garden for its giant neighbour, London. Num Pages: 160 pages, 167 b/w photographs, 6 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; 1DBKESL; HBTB; JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 168 x 13. Weight in Grams: 452......We ship daily from our Bookshop.