| Description | Henry Hughs, an elder traveller, sings and discusses traditional songs.
Track 1: Conversation, within which extracts from traditional travellers songs are performed, 1.27 mins
Track 2: Henry Hughes, and adult male traveller, performs an unknown song. He comments that it is not an old song, 2.42 mins
Track 3: Henry Hughes performs an unknown song which begins, "I was born in an old 'gypsy's wagon." There is general discussion about another 'gypsy' song, 2.40 mins
Track 4: Henry Hughes and others discuss the meaning of some 'gypsy' vocabulary and another version of "I was born in an old 'gypsy's' wagon" is mentioned. 'Gypsy' poems are discussed. There is an allusion to 'gypsy' business dealings, 2.15 mins
Track 5: Henry Hughes and others continue the discussion of 'gypsy' terminology. Henry Hughes voices his belief in the importance of literacy in securing regular employment and his belief that the 'gypsy' way of life will eventually disappear. There is some discussion of the education which has been received by another member of the group, 'Jimmy', who says he is reluctant to have his voice recorded, 3.35 mins
Track 6 Henry Hughes discusses 'gypsy' religious beliefs, including views on church-going and reading the bible. Various 'gypsy' customs related to Good Friday are discussed, including the belief that one should not wash with soap on Good Friday and that meat should not be eaten, 2.54 mins
Track 7 He links fortune telling to Christ. The healing power possessed by some travellers is also linked to Christ. He stresses his reluctance to reveal too many 'gypsy' secrets, 2.54 mins
Total: 17.56 mins
Dubber's reference number: PLA 7L448C0452274 |