Tracing Romany, Traveller or Fairground folk?
We're the family history society for you. It's a great way to trace your special roots, meet people who share your interests and find out more about your heritage.
Is your ancestor in our Publications?
Browse through the range of specialist books published by the RTFHS. We may have one that includes your family and perhaps even your complete family tree.
Is your ancestor in our photo Gallery?
Take a look at our great old photos of travelling people and travelling life, sourced mainly from our members' family albums and postcard collections.
Travelling Photographers in the family in the late 19th and early 20th century? Take a look at our new Directory of Travelling Photographers 1882-1921. Find it on our Free Records page
What's new?
Discover how to trace your travelling ancestors with this free online presentation Posted Jun 03, 2025 By Web Master
If you have Romany Gypsy, Traveller, Fairground or Circus ancestors, reserve a seat at this free online presentation hosted by the Society of Genealogists (SOG).
Debut novel inspired by Scottish Traveller grandad: “Salvage” by RTFHS member Mark Baillie Posted May 28, 2025 By Web Master
If you have Scottish Traveller ancestors or are interested in their way of life, take a look at this debut novel – “Salvage” – from
Looking for Travelling ancestors with surnames starting with G? They might be in our latest online collection Posted Mar 11, 2025 By Web Master
Are you researching Romany or Traveller families with a surname starting with G? You’re sure to find a reference or two in the latest addition
What will you learn from the world’s biggest family history event this week? Posted Mar 04, 2025 By Web Master
Are you ready for the world’s biggest family history event? RootsTech takes place this week from Thursday 6 March until Saturday 8 March 2025 and
Come and say ‘hello’ to the RTFHS team in Kinson, Bournemouth, on Saturday 29 March 2025 Posted Feb 27, 2025 By Web Master
The Family History Federation (FHF) is hosting a live family history show in Kinson, Bournemouth, on Saturday 29 March 2025 and the RTFHS team will
Events
Jun
23
“Researching Romany and Traveller Ancestors”: a free online presentation hosted by the Society of Genealogists – RTFHS team taking part
Time: 2.00pm-4.00pm BST
Location: Online event
Jul
05
Gypsy Roma & Traveller History Month event in Dorchester: RTFHS attending
Time: 12.00pm-4.00pm
Location: Borough Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1RE, Dorset
Sep
27
Somerset and Dorset Family History Society 50th Anniversary Open Day & AGM: RTFHS attending
Time: 9.30am until 4.00pm
Location: The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1FH
Oct
11
RTFHS Family History Open Day: Live Event
Time: TBC
Location: Chesham Town Hall, Parsonage Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 1EP
Oct
25
Oxfordshire FHS Family History Fair in Oxford: RTFHS attending
Time: 10.00am until 4.00pm
Location: Cherwell School (North), Marston Ferry Road, Oxford OX2 7EE
