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A campsite on a reclaimed tip site at Fairwood Common, Swansea
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A campsite on a reclaimed tip site at Fairwood Common, Swansea
A campsite on a reclaimed tip site at Fairwood Common, Swansea.
Caption says this is " part of a timer camp" - so Mirrorpix will
suggest the community living here are romanies.
Picture taken 25th April 1974
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Swansea
South Wales
Wales
B/W Print
Media ID 21915228
© Mirrorpix
1974 Caravan Community Gypsies Gypsy Memory Lane Residential Swansea Welsh Romanies Romany
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the 1970s, specifically April 25th, 1974. The image showcases a campsite located on a reclaimed tip site at Fairwood Common in Swansea, Wales. The caption intriguingly describes this as "part of a timer camp" suggesting that the community residing here are Romanies. The photograph captures the essence of this unique dwelling arrangement, featuring caravans and gas canisters scattered across the site. It is evident that this was not just a temporary settlement but rather a residential area where families made their homes. Children can be seen playing amidst the caravans, adding an element of innocence and joy to the scene. The presence of Romanies in this community adds cultural richness to its history. Their nomadic lifestyle and vibrant traditions have shaped their identity throughout generations. This photo serves as a reminder of their resilience and resourcefulness in creating homes wherever they go. As we delve into this snapshot from the past, it transports us down memory lane, evoking nostalgia for an era long gone by. It offers us a glimpse into an alternative way of life that existed within our own society during the 20th century. Overall, this photograph encapsulates both historical significance and human connection through its depiction of community living on reclaimed land – showcasing how people adapt and create homes even in unconventional circumstances like these Romanies did at Fairwood Common in Swansea all those years ago.
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