Gordon Boswell Romany Museum
Museum type :
Art Museum

Established in :
1848

Holidays :
Mon,Tuesday

Visiting Hours :
Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am to 5pm

Contact No :
01775 710599

Location :
Lincolnshire, England , United Kingdom

Display Objects :

An unusual collection of Romany (gypsy) is horse-drawn caravans and carts. In addition there is a slide-show and presentation on the Romany way of life, plus tools, cooking utensils, and photographs.




Description :

The Gordon Boswell Romany Museum located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England is a museum dedicated to the Romany people and their culture. The museum was established by Gordon and Eileen Boswell, who had been travelling with the Romany people for over fifty years. The museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs and documents relating to the Romany people, their culture and their history. The museum has a wide range of displays and exhibits, including a variety of traditional Romany clothing, dishes and utensils, jewellery, tools, artwork, photographs and more.

The museum also hosts a number of special events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops and music performances. The museum also has a gift shop, where visitors can purchase traditional Romany items and souvenirs. The Gordon Boswell Romany Museum is open to the public and offers educational tours and activities for children and adults alike. The museum is also a member of the Romany Museum Network, which is dedicated to the preservation of Romany culture and history. The museum is a great place to learn about the Romany people and their history, as well as to experience traditional Romany culture.