Gordon Boswell Romany Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 25 February 1995 |
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| Location | Clay Lake Spalding Lincs PE12 6BL |
| Type | Museum |
The Gordon Boswell Romany Museum is a special place that shows the history and culture of the Romany people. It was created by Gordon Boswell, who spent his life collecting amazing items. He gathered many traditional Romany wagons, called Vardos, along with old photos and other important objects. The museum is located in Clay Lake, Spalding in Lincolnshire, England. It also has some non-Romany horse-drawn vehicles, like an old hearse.
About the Museum's History
Gordon Boswell's family had a long tradition of connecting with people outside the Romany community. His great-grandfather shared information about Romany traditions and language with Victorian scholars. Gordon Boswell's father, Sylvester, wrote a popular book in 1970 called "The Book of Boswell." This book showed what Romany life was like.
Gordon Boswell himself spent many years collecting wagons, carts, and other items from Romany life. All these collected treasures became the museum you can visit today. The museum first opened its doors on February 25, 1995.
Visiting the Museum
The Gordon Boswell Romany Museum is open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays. You can visit from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day it is open. The museum usually opens around Easter (Good Friday) and stays open until the last weekend in September every year.
Everyone can enjoy the exhibits, as there is easy access for disabled visitors. There is a small fee to enter the museum. The museum also uses one of its special wagons for organized trips. These trips explore the nearby Fenland area.
See also
- Vardo (Romani wagon)
- Romanichal
External links
- Gordon Boswell Romany Museum – official site
