Hello everyone,
I have been researching my fh and my husbands for a few years now, but have avoided doing my mum's side, as I have been waiting to gain more experience before 'tackling' it. I am hoping to give it a go this year!!
My question is, is there any books or websites that give more info on the Romany gypsies and travelling showmen in the Lincolnshire/East Anglia area? Especially any that describe the HARRIS families?
When I first started I talked to a kind lady at the FH fair in London (the big one in May) on the Traveller's stand, and she said that Harris was a well known name in E Anglia. She gave me a title of a book that included Harris's, but I've lost the reference now.
My cousin has done some research, but exclusively locally to Boston/area, and said that she could trace the Sherratt's back, but was at a loss with the Harris's. Any hints and tips would be welcome!!!
My Grandfather was Walter Sherratt and was a showman,
My Grandmother was Sylvester Harris, and they lived in Boston, Lincs from WW2 time onwards (in a house). They ran a drapery business (I think). I don't know when they came to settle in a house, though there were still many relatives in caravans at this stage.
Many of my relatives are buried in the Cemetary in Boston, but on contacting the local FHS it seems there is no index available of the cemetry as yet.
Any ideas and pointers would be appreciated.
(I don't live in the area, btw)
Cindy