Who are the gypsies in London?

There are around 30,000 Gypsies and Travellers in London. Their cultures and traditions have developed through a nomadic way of life over centuries. Some Gypsies and Travellers still travel in the summer, but lack of sites and draconian eviction powers make it difficult for many to go on the road now.

Who are the gypsy in UK?

There are around 300,000 Gypsy Roma and Irish Travellers in the UK – Roma Gypsies are originally from northern India, whereas Travellers are of Irish origin – and both groups are nomadic. Since 2002, Travellers have been recognised as an ethnic group and are protected under the Race Relations Act.