Here are a few images of the caravan which is a traditional bow top, which is drawn by horse, she had 3 horses two of which she had for 7 years. I asked about any problems with racism as this is something that I feel is important as part of my research, she spoke of a recent event as she was coming towards Glastonbury, (which I have always considered a peaceful and accepting society to all) stones had been thrown at the caravan while she travelled along and name calling, then realised that she was also travelling with her daughters, how must they of felt ?
The lady with the baby had been a key worker with the travellers and is self confessed fair weather traveller along with her partner who is on a site at the moment. She has offered to send me information which she gathered for her degree work, which I hope will increase my research.
The caravan is used for sleeping in and for storage, the living space is the seat and the land around, an old pallet had been used for firewood and the space was being tidied as we spoke, so no rubbish left around which is a common complaint with travellers.
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