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Gypsies & Travellers

Gypsies and Travellers

Gypsies and Travellers

Recognised as a distinct race in law, most, although not all, Gypsies live a travelling lifestyle. As a race they were persecuted by the Nazis and sent in huge numbers to concentration camps during the Second World War.

Gypsies first came to England in the 16th Century and large numbers of Romany Gypsies have lived in Worcestershire for many generations as may be witnessed in local churchyards.

Training Services Catalogue

Learn more about the Gypsy History

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Globe

Show all the local Gypsy sites on a map

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Residential Sites

Find out more details on your local Residential Site

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Customer Services

Learn more about the Gypsy Service Provision Team

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Alert

Learn about the risks of Unauthorised Encampments

The Policy Towards Travellers is a joint policy, agreed by Worcestershire County Council, the six District Councils and West Mercia Police Authority to determine how encampments set up within Worcestershire are responded to.

Faqs

Frequently asked Questions

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External websites

  • Gypsy Roma Traveller
    Contains information, events, contact details and more about the Gypsy Roma Travellers.

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This page was last reviewed 13 July 2012 at 11:34.
The page is next due for review 9 January 2014.