The Appleby Horse Fair has been a mainstay of the Gypsy calendar since the early 20th century - and its roots can be traced even further back. But according to local historian Andrew Connell ...

A statue of a stallion aims to celebrate a town's role in the lives of Gypsy and traveller communities, its creator has said. Appleby in Cumbria is famous for its horse fair, which takes place ...

The Learning Lessons Report and Action Plan for the Appleby Fair 2024 aims to assess both the successes and ... were widely condemned at the time including from Gypsy and Traveller representatives, ...

Gypsy and Traveller representatives ... However, the proposal has faced opposition. A letter from the Appleby Fair Communities Group objected to the proposal, stating: "Many residents view the ...

Thousands of gypsies and travellers from Britain and beyond gather every year in Appleby, Cumbria ... Billy Welch, head gypsy also known as shera rom, shares his knowledge and experience of the fair.

Appleby in Cumbria is famous for its horse fair, which takes place every June ... which will be installed across the country to celebrate Gypsy and traveller culture. Appleby Town Council wrote ...