Post by gyp§y on Jul 30, 2011 19:42:11 GMT
Gypsies were first thought for arriving in Britain, from this northern Indian sub-continent; around 1500.
Romany language has own roots in Hindi, but suggests this migration; came via Middle East into South Eastern Europe.
First reference made for Gypsies in England occured sometime in 1514.
Since this were originally believed, they came from Egypt; they were first called: "Egyptians".
Roma Gypsies came into England from Eastern Europe. Just before First World War, and again after tensions during 1930s.
From 1956, Hungarian Gypsies have come into England.
Romany language has own roots in Hindi, but suggests this migration; came via Middle East into South Eastern Europe.
First reference made for Gypsies in England occured sometime in 1514.
Since this were originally believed, they came from Egypt; they were first called: "Egyptians".
Roma Gypsies came into England from Eastern Europe. Just before First World War, and again after tensions during 1930s.
From 1956, Hungarian Gypsies have come into England.