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OverviewIn this original and historical account of Gypsy Traveller life in Hardy's Dorset, Ray Wills, known affectionately as the Gypsy Poet, takes you on a fascinating journey through the hills of Purbeck and the market towns and villages of the county. The Gypsy Traveller families were here for generations living in their tents, vardos, and benders within the greater Canford/Turbary common heather lands of Poole, Newtown, Branksome, Alderney, Kinson, Wareham, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, and Bere Regis. Their many encampment communities had fancy names like Heavenly Bottom, Gallows Hill, Stoney Bottoms, and Monkeys Hump.Many of these Gypsy travelling people were great artisans, horse traders, showmen, stall holders, swing boat builders, brick makers, potters, ironmongery workers, clay cutters, sand and gravel workers, and haulage workers. Some of these workers, such as at Newtown in Poole, were boxers who eventually became world champions and celebrities.The book is complimented throughout with the author's poetry, as well as photos of well-known local people and places. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ray WillsPublisher: PN Books Imprint: PN Books Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.472kg ISBN: 9781918424041ISBN 10: 1918424047 Pages: 354 Publication Date: 15 December 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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