Similarly Gypsies will not have toilets inside their caravans- which they call trailers- because the trailer must be kept pure like the bodys inside. These inside/outside divisions can also be extended to territory over which Gypsies feel some form of control.

Why do Travellers keep plastic on their sofas?

Every soft furnishing and carpet is also covered in plastic wrapping to help keep it in pristine condition. The girls never stop cleaning, says grandfather Paddy, nursing his cup of tea and sitting on the plastic-wrapped sofa.

Why do gypsies keep plastic on their sofa?

In the video, she explains that she and many other travellers and gypsies keep their sofas stain-free by covering them in plastic films. “The reason why we put plastic on our seats is because obviously theyre not leather, and if anything, like, spilt on them, or anything, it gets destroyed.”

Who is known as King of Travellers?

Sir, - What a splendidly graphic photograph on your front page of January 18th of the funeral of Thomas McDonagh, known locally as the King of the Travellers, as it left St Patricks Church, Ballyhaunis.

Is Shelby a gypsy name?

What is Shelby Family? The Shelby Family is a small and wealthy family of Romani-Gypsy descent originating from Birmingham, England. While being a small family, their influence is large and extends over a large portion of Birmingham and London.

How do you clean like a gypsy?

0:372:34Clean Your House Like a Gypsy | Gypsy Sisters - YouTubeYouTube

Do gypsies poop in their caravans?

The English gypsy said they dont poo in their caravans as they think that contaminates the van so they poo in hedgerows.