In hhmmmm, 1977 I think it was, while travelling by bike through England, we ran across signs saying "No vanners allowed". This was in Wisbech, I believe. When I asked what vanners were, I was surprised to learn that it was a shortened term for cravaners, and specifically referred to gypsies who traveled around in horse-drawn wagons. Actually saw some of them the next day, but gave them a wide berth. Probably should not have, in retrospect. Would have been fascinating to learn more about them.


TEd