Gordon Boswell Romany Museum facts for kids

The Gordon Boswell Romany Museum is a special place in Spalding, England. It shows the amazing history and culture of the Romany people. The museum was created by Gordon Boswell, who spent his life collecting unique items. He gathered many examples of the famous Gypsy wagon, also known as a Vardo. The museum also has other old horse-drawn vehicles.

About the Romany Museum

This museum is a collection of Gordon Boswell's life work. He loved learning about and sharing Romany culture. He gathered many important objects and photographs. His main goal was to show how Romany people lived. The museum opened its doors on February 25, 1995.

A Family's Story

Sharing Romany culture with others was a long-standing tradition in Gordon Boswell's family. His great-grandfather helped academics learn about Romany traditions. Gordon's father, Sylvester Boswell, wrote a popular book in 1970. It was called "The Book of Boswell" and described Romany life. Gordon followed in their footsteps. He spent many years collecting wagons, carts, and other items. These items show what Romany life was like.

Visiting the Museum

You can visit the Gordon Boswell Romany Museum on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It is also open on Bank Holidays. The museum is open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This usually runs from Easter (Good Friday) until the end of September each year. Everyone can access the exhibits, including those with disabilities. There is a small fee to enter. The museum even uses one of its wagons for trips. You can take a ride in the nearby Fenland area.

See also

• Vardo (Romani wagon)
• Romanichal