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[The Guardian] Appleby: a celebration of Gypsy and Traveller heritage

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Appleby: a celebration of Gypsy and Traveller heritage

Roma photojournalist Eszter Halasi follows a Romany family on their journey to the Appleby Horse Fair, an annual gathering of Gypsies and Travellers in WestmorlandIn May earlier this year, Romany Gypsy Wendy Smith went to the high court and successfully challenged a new law that effectively criminalised the travelling way of life. Even among the many Romany Gypsies and Travellers who are settled and no longer travel, the victory was seen as symbolic because travelling is part of their heritage.Several families stopped in Melmerby before travelling to Appleby Continue reading...
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