hi there i used to live down the track at hatfield be the 50s/60s met all kinds of travelers we had yards and a bungalow and trailers and gave winter lodge to some of the mannings fair people it's a long time ago we also had yorkshire travelers lovely people one in particular always asked me to tie his shoe laces up this might jog someones memory....caldines davis smiths as were we...granny caladine had a 30ft trailer she would make you welcome wonderful home inside and lovely clocks how i would love to meet up with some of the travelers of 50/55s my child hood now gone and retired not much family left but a few cousins these people of my youth were proper travelers and kind always mad one welcome whatever they lived in good tralers some we called doodle bugs small and time inside of them limited mostly outside by the yog.....with a hotchi roasting as my grandfather bought me up dad from hetton-le-hole only came to me once child in pram love of my mothers life he never came back married possibly but would love to know if he had kids (chavies) we are smiths ex showman my grandfather ....hope this goes on the web much love for this wonderful site if only i could find a bit of land and place a good vickers thereupon my dreams come true i live in a house now prisons my own love to all good romanies i'm called jimmy. i have a few old photies maybe a place on this site one day....MAGIC

hi have bought a roma supreme gt 1992 looks like oringinal ceiling lights have been replaced have slowly been getting it back to it;s old self but finding it very difficult to find any spares or even if there is anyone who makes repro parts been looking at your photos there great were from portsmouth and from market traders etc nice to get back to our roots many thanks brian

Hi, Im looking for a Vickers caravan, not too bling or big money, restoration projects considered. Please email me on: [email protected]
Thanks

After all these years as an adoptee, I have finally found my people . Thank you for this site

What a fantastic site, So lovely that all this history is being collected i will pass the info on
to people i know will love it,

hi just woundering if any one as a carlight wheel trim 13 inch for sale if you have or know someone who as please call this number cash buyer 07789417325

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hi im looking to swap or px my wagon for an early roma or buccaneer with a fire any ideas please wife would love a chromed up one but who wouldnt lol the wagon is new built can show photos from start to finish she is a burton style any help to locate any of the above or a vickers i know im dreaming lol kushti bok to you all steve

what a wounderfull site found this by mistake gonna share on facebook so other travellers can see it <3

Can any one help us please. My wife and I are trying to restore a 1950's Vickers caravan and need to replace the lead on the windows. Is there anyone in the Chesterfield area that can do this for us or tell us how to get it done. It is the same style of caravan used by Mr Vickers himself, and we would like to restore it as faithfully as possible. Thank you, Ann and Peter.

I never found the article as complete as this,nice job..

Amazing. How Beautiful trip

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hya can anybody tell me where i can but the plastic coverings for my seats in my roma caravan pls cheers

Looking for replacement brake arms for an astral trailer. thanks

Hello, I saw your site quite a while ago and just happened across it again today. I love all the older pictures that you have here. I wonder if you would be interested in some of my family pictures showing some of the trailers that we had from the late 50's all the way up to the late 70's. I have many of them on my facebook page under Terry Bryant Harrison. You may have to "friend" me to see them, I'm not sure......Terry

hi im looking for a roma caravan preferably a 19foot a good year with end bedroom if any1 has a one could you ring pls 07946639994

hi the news paper clip on big just is about my grate grandfather and i wood love to have it do u no wot news paper it was in so i cod try and get it if no do u have a copy i cod have thanks x

Hi Kenneth did you get the pictures I emailed to you of the WS that we had in circus please let me know Thanks Martyn

hi kenneth reading what you told melania l . i found a number near the wheel arch on my westmoorland comet caravan and the number is 11 79 so it must be the second or third one made

Hi Melanie. If it hasn't been removed, the number is behind the side bunk, over the wheelarch area. Some people removed them so the trailer couldnt be dated !

Hi Ken please can you tell me where to find the number on a westmorland start probably 1974. thanks Melanie

thanks ken it wold be nice to see all 3 together in a photo

Hi Mick.....thanks for the nice comment about the site. I know your trailer well Joe is a friend of mine......as for the number on the Commet, I dont know !! . Ken.

this site is history of travelers therse no better site in the world i have a westmooreland comet bought from a very nice family the howards were would i find a number to say if its 1 2 3 off the comets ever made

hello im looking for sum spares for my nuvardo?

Unfortunately he doesnt make them to sell Mike.

can some1 tell me how much the bird cages are that william stevens sells plz !

Hi Rueben. Yes its the same trailer. Ken.

Irene if you email me I will give you Alberts number. Ken. ([email protected])

just looking at photos the pictures in jim burtons folder in the background looks like the showmans trailer with the fins ( also pictured on your site ) is it the same trailer ??

hello i have a 19ft nuvardo for sale cut glass ,stove £2,600 e- mail me on [email protected]

Hello

I'm looking for the contact details of Albert Scamp if possible? I would like to buy a model for my mother, many thanks.

Irene

P.S- Fantastic site! love looking at the photos x

ooopppsss
My Email address for any information is [email protected]
cheers
Neil

Hi
I'm trying to trace my gypsy origins with a hope of finding and contacting and getting to know my gypsy family.
The last known traveller was my great grandad whom i know as Jonny Harper.
I know of only two of his daugters Winnie Harper i dont know her married name and his other daughter Nellie Harper my grand mother which is were my name Neil comes from.
My Grand mother Married and became Nellie Parker and she Later remarried and became known has Nellie Andrews.
I know that the Harpers had connections to heath common in wakefield and that Jonny Harper owned a farm in Briestfield near Wakefield i aslo know tha Jonney had a brother who became a music hall entertainer and i'm lead to believe that his stage name was Samuel Sug.
Any information would be greatfully recieved.

OOps forgot my e-mail address [email protected] Cheers!

Hi there I own a 27x8ft Jubilee caravan but I dont know its age or model. Can anyone help?

hello all , what a kushti web site , mandi comes the purry vardas , any ways , love the web site , keep up the good work ken ,

hello i'm looking for sum info on the nuvardo's as i have 1985 one and i need sum bands for her if sum one got sum info cne e-mail me on [email protected] thanks

i am looking for wardrobe and other mirrors for a westmoreland star and other bits please email me at [email protected] thanks

good to see needys haveing there own web sites ile send some photos in

hi i have a roma supreme its about a 1992,i am lookong for somw windows for it,does anyone know where i would get them apart from ebay,cheaper the better,i need a drop window and a kitchen window which is the long one.would be grateful.
and this is a really good site im on it a lot looking at the old trailers on here,nice to see.oh and also does anyone know where i could get some new colour bands for this trailer,mines ok but i would like to freshen it up.thanks a lot.
where would i get some stainless from,my dad owns an arro and he wants to put more on the outside,again let me know thankyou x

hello im looking for a Vickers ..... e-mail me on [email protected]

can you help us we are two travellers wich are trying to get a web site going called www.trottingtimes.co.uk its for gypsys travellers for selling and buying traveller items

hi ken
you getting my emails and messages ?
dan

Tony. If you see this can you mail me please. Cheers.

karen.hello,i have rebuilt two westmorland stars and one vickers,in my experience the door hinges can be replaced with similar hinges which would have been used at that time being th 1970s,early landrover rear door hinges would be similar and i used some of these on my westmorland star and looks as close to the originals.the other idea is to go to a metal foundry and get the originals rmade,but would be very expensive.good luck.

karen.hello,i have rebuilt two westmorland stars and one vickers,in my experience the door hinges can be replaced with similar hinges which would have been used at that time being th 1970s,early landrover rear door hinges would be similar and i used some of these on my westmorland star and looks as close to the originals.the other idea is to go to a metal foundry and get the originals rmade,but would be very expensive.good luck.

Hi, does anyone know where i can get door hinges for an old portmaster please? Need to get my door back on asap!!!!
Thanks. please email me on [email protected] if you do.

Karen

Hi,,Ken.
We chatted some years ago..I just looked up your brilliant site..I take it you have suffered a loss.. I,m sorry for this
Best regards,,
Steve

Hi Chris, regarding your comment about Outlook Home Insurance. My name is David House and I run the Outlook Scheme. Please give our sales team a call on 0845 873 4892 and we'll be happy to help. I believe we are the only firm interested in insuring gypsy caravans (of all types). We look forward to hearing from you. Regards, David House.

Hi
I am trying to get my trailer insured is Outlook any good or have any other companies for the same Chris

hi there i have a roma gt 1997 25ft in very good con it as two drop windows green and cream l shaped bunks glass cabernet from floor to roof only used as bed room,looking for a tabbert or wilk, ring me for more info on 07825550813 ask for jay,,,,,,,,first to see will buy

Tom and Owen. Try Roma Caravans, they might beable to help.

I am looking for the company that provides the plastic coverings for my caravans seats, can anyone advise where to purchase this from

i have a blue buccanner trailer 1988 and the blue band is faded v badly on one side looking to redo the band does anyone now where i can order it

may you be surrounded by youre loved ones and friends ken,and have all the good people around you at your sad time.catch you in the summer ken.regards gary and family.

ken im so sorry about your los my hart goes out to you and your family .
best wishes albert

dear ken , denise and familly
we are very sorry to hear your sad loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
all our love and god bless you all
dan sullivan , family and all staff at roma caravans

Had a good day at Stow. Was nice to see so many people......but missed Gary & Rupert, sorry boys!

Mr Wilson if you email me I will try to help. [email protected]

Ello there, i need to get intouch with the Wilsons/Fosters. if any one can help please let me know. Thankyou. if would be very helpfull.

thanks grahame
glad you like kens site and our new romas , wait till you see the latest ones we have built for customers
we will be at stow next week with 2 trailers so if your going pop in and say hello
thanbks
dan

Really enjoy this site.Congratulations on getting over 1M visitors.

Best wishes Frank.

what a great site did not think there would be so much to look at .....been on line for hours.....great memories for me like turning the clock back, love all the old 70s photos, and love the new roma trailors,

what a great site did not think there would be so much to look at .....been on line for hours.....great memories for me like turning the clock back, love all the old 70s photos, and love the new roma trailors,

ken

quiet something ?
i think its bloody outstanding , what an achievement eh !!!
got your email btw , reply later just in from day out
best regards
dan

Today the website has achieved a million hits..........quite something !!

hi ken im new to this website and i carnt find any links to either add a photo or place an advert , do i email you the pictures if so what is your email address mine is [email protected] thanks

Thanks to the people who have posted on here, I havent been on for a while. So to answer some of the questions. To get photos on here you need to email or post them to me to put on.
The trailers/motors that are 'for sale' are adverts but not sold by me so I cant answer questions about them, contact the owner. Some of the stuff is probably sold but I dont know unless Im told !!
If anyone wants to be put in touch with somebody please email me, if I can help I will but I dont put anyones personal details on here unless asked to.
Hope to get some new stuff on the site soon its been quiet for a while now........
All the best to everyone. Ken.

hi i was looking at albert scamps modle trailers doe anyone now does he make them to order has anyone now rougthly how much and how long to make i am intrested if any on has one for sale ect

hello ken hope all is well bin looking on your website and im glued to it some lovely old pics on here iv got a carlight continental and a cf 2 panel van now il send some pics is it still the same email address thanks shane

hi there i see you have avickers for sale on your web site its on a good wel are u selling it its the one with some blue mirrors do you no where abouts it is in england. is the condition good please reply

how do i upload photos onto the site

Handsome photos of the Wilsons/Fosters, not saw the Wilsons for years, dose anyone have any contact details for them, ifso let me know. thanks

hello people,do anyone know where i can get two windows for a roma supreme trailer,no no seems to know where to get any so if anyone on here knows please let me know thanks...

hi ken can you change my email address on the tl lorry ad on here to [email protected] plz as the 1 on heres spelt wrong fanks mike

Can you email me Fred.......is the trailer still looking as good?. Cheers. Ken.

the roma on interiors belongs to fred manson

Hi, two things. Here is a link for Dan looking for buccaneer glass. Also I am looking for some replacement windows for a 1980's Roma Special Supreme, two side windows, one bedroom end and one at the sofa end. Also a roof light. Greatful for any replies or the number/email of a good caravan breaker. Cheers, Felix.

Hey Rupert. Congratulations to you both on the birth of Lex. !! will sort the 'showmans' out, been having a few probs with editing the site, but sorted now. Cheers. Ken

hi could albert scamp let me no if hes making any more models
my email is [email protected] thanks

hi ken, gary, dan and the rest of us surrounded by projects and other various beautiful chrome covered trailers.....
ken i hope you can help me sell my 1960's showmans...i just listed it on ebay...my name on there is bootratpalace....many thanks c u soon.....nurvardo sold....cheers...
ps gary you owe me a pint !!! and my misses had a little boy we called Lex, born yesterday !! great stuff........cheers

Hi, thanks for collecting all the pics on this site, me n the mrs often come here for a look at other peoples pride n joy!. I was wondering if anyone could point me towards someone who could supply replacement cut glass mirror for an 80s buccaneer. I also have a marshall supreme which needs new worksurface I need some matching formica for it, again any ideas? cheers

hi Brian and Pat. Great to hear from you........the rodeo and c&w music event sounds great, wish we were there.!! Ive been at home a few weeks now so need to go away........Birmingham here I come LOL.
All the best to you both. Ken.

Ken and the family, just a line from me and Pat in Texas to say 'Hi y'aal' from the Lone Star State. Ken, you've made this site fantastic, it's better than ever.

It's rodeo time at the moment in Houston. Dozens of ranchers and cowboys and cow girls ride horses and drive covered wagons and mule carts in to Houston before the Rodeo starts. Most of them stop over in a big park. It lasts 3 weeks and there's lots of rodeo events and country and western singers and a good time to be had. I bet most Travellers would love it.

Best wishes, Brian and Pat.

hi, fantastic web site. we are in the middle of renovating a 1984 buccaneer and an original nuvardo year unknown but she has perspex windows and we hope some one can tell us where to get replacement window blinds for both these trailers as they are all missing. we hope to be posting photosdsoon as we,re also living in a mint 1994 roma special. many thanks for great web site. andy and haze.

HI ALL .CAN EMILY CHAPMAN GIVE ME A RING ONLY TK AND VICKERS TRAILER IS DONE
CHEERS ALBERT

email me Natalie and Ill give you the details. Ken.

Hi ya, could ya give me the contact details for Albert Scamp, the man that makes the model traliers? only me dad wants one. Thanks.

hello ken,and all,thanks for the adress for the stainless man,got my bits so should be putting the westmorland star on ebay soon,maybe put it up on here too,should be ready to go ,all new roof ,took a long time,will let the buyer respray it as thats all it will need,make way for the other westmornin to be done for summer then thats going ,keeping the full chrome vickers for preservation and showing!keep the best for yourself!thanks any way and speak soon.welldone dan by the way nice to hear youll be saving another flash westmornin,hope its a good one.good luck all.

I love the site; fantastic photographs. I am looking a for a Nuvardo or similar, dry but doesn't have to be pristine, to live in from mid-April and to preserve. Please do e-mail me on [email protected] I am watching your beautiful vehicle on ebay closely too! Many thanks Vanessa

hi rupert
how you doing !
still chuckle how i se yu up the m5 that day - lol
watch this space for new trailers just being finished and a new kitchen trailer we just built !
picked up a 75 westmorland today as well so its all go
best regards to al
dan

hi ken,hope you well,regarding our chat today.... i have listed the nuvardo on ebay for you to see...... hope you dont mind me adding i have a 1962 shannon special 30ft showmans for sale, a lovely royale, ready to use....and am breaking a buccaneer (blue windows etc)...im away for the next wk but will be available after that..07969 027261....thanks again and the website looks great....hi to dan and trevor and everyone out there ! ...keep in touch , rupert..(bootratpalace is the ebay name-dont ask !!)...

Thankyou both !

What a brilliant site! beats watching the telly hands down - well done!

A GREAT SITE ,YOU HAVE PUT A LOT OF WORK AND HOURS INTO THIS SITE AND ITS PAYED OFF
NIYAS TUKE MURRO PHARL ( thank you my brother )

Hi Janey. Can you send me an email. [email protected]
cheers. Ken.