The Gordon Boswell Romany Museum

Welcome to the Gordon Boswell Romany Museum!
A memorable family adventure awaits as we step into a world of unparalleled wonder at the Gordon Boswell Romany Museum in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Here, we invite your entire family to embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. Our museum proudly houses one of the nation's most exquisite collections of Romany Vardos (Gypsy caravans and carts), alongside a fascinating array of Wardesko Kola (harness), and much more.
As you explore our captivating exhibits, you'll encounter a piece of history unlike any other: the oldest Romany Vardo on display, a masterpiece crafted in 1875 by Wicks of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Join us in unraveling the stories and heritage behind these unique artifacts, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Romany culture and history.
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[@no-oneinparticular7264]

Wonderful nostalgia. Going to Appleby Horse fair was brilliant for me many years ago.

[@brettatkinson4325]

What a trip down memory lane & so beautiful put by Gordon a complete gentleman 👏

[@maureenledesma1503]

Thank you for posting this video. I am so entrigued with and enamored of these wagons. I know that I will be watching this again and again. God Bless.

[@kathleenmccrory9883]

The craftsmanship is exquisite.

[@terencewheaton]

What a wonderful place this museum is. If you have Romany roots, You must visit. I felt entirely at home and absolutely loved it. I didn't want to leave. It was great swapping family stories with Gordon's lovely daughter too. Terrible tragedy that Gordan is no longer with us, I would have loved to have met this great man. I intend visiting every year that I can.

[@kathleensanderson3082]

This is a wonderful video!

[@airbrushken5339]

Fantastic Museum, Fly to England from Sydney Australia ... fantastic place and wagons! Be there!

[@wickedmirage]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@jamesfugee-zv1iw]

Great video!

[@theShamrockShepherdWagon]

[@Leaf411]

Warms the heart to hear that folks are working to preserve the old ways, horses and all for your culture. I've been trying to find indepth videos that given nuanced details on Romany history and the day to day life from when the horse drawn wagons were more prevalent. In the US there are a few builders but I'm not sure if there are gatherings on the scale of your Appleby and Gallow Hill. For the purposes of doing the history justice as a reference for writing, are there any books that you might suggest to those fascinated folks like myself?

[@HeatherMerrell]

That was special

[@johnwells9089]

John Wells this is my Folki.

[@youtubehatesus2651]

Terrific channel. Than you. I sub'd today.

[@user-sc6ho5ej2g]

I hope he has past on all he knows...And his dad was born at black pool sands, I tell everyone that IT was our people that built the pleasure beach,we should be proud..

[@user-dq7bp3dk8i]

They're from India centuries ago!!! I'm also have a tiny Romany from Spain blood from my Great Grandfather!!! But I'm almost pure Filipino blood!!!