The first mode of transport used by Romany travellers were pack horses or donkeys. The first tents used by Romany travellers, known as rod tents. The frame of the tent was made out of sapling branches which retained their shape when disassembled and could be strapped to pack horses.
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Gordon Boswell Romany Museum
Date added to website
23.06.08
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