Big Fat Gypsy Weddings: The Dresses, the Drama, the Secrets UnveiledBIG FAT GYPSY WEDDINGS has been the most talked-about show on TV and delivered ratings almost as enormous as the frothy, bejewelled frocks its subjects wear. This book offers a window into the secret and surprising world of Gypsies and Travellers in Britain today. From spectacular first communions, strict courtings and jaw-dropping weddings, this book covers all the extraordinary rite-of-passage events in a Gypsy's life and offers an insight into their fascinating world. All the favourite characters from the show are there - from Thelma the miracle dressmaker to Paddy, the champion bare-knuckle boxer. Warm, engrossing and funny, BIG FAT GYPSY WEDDINGS lays bare an exotic unseen Britain that exists right on our doorstep. |
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... says Cheyenne. 'If I went out like that, my fatherwould pullme backby the hair andmakeme change. Wecover up much more.' Although they flashless flesh than Irish lasses, Cheyenne and Montana are justas determined to snare ahusband ...
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... says,'I wantto marryat sixteen... about sixteen or seventeen,when I am ready, but not any older than that.' Montana plans to wait. 'I will be about seventeen or eighteen.Iwould liketogo witha boyfor twoyearsand then getmarried, to get ...
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... says Shannon. 'Do a Spiderman through the town.' It is for this reason that the McFadden girls are inseparable. Barbara explainsthat this is their Defence Strategy Number One against scandal. 'You can't go out on your own, because ifany ...
... says Shannon. 'Do a Spiderman through the town.' It is for this reason that the McFadden girls are inseparable. Barbara explainsthat this is their Defence Strategy Number One against scandal. 'You can't go out on your own, because ifany ...
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... says Shannon. Barbara agrees. 'You'd be scandalised foreven talkingtoacountry boy.' Although theMcFadden girls don't want to admit it, many travellers consider country boys to be 'dirty'and of low morals. Of course, the demonisation of ...
... says Shannon. Barbara agrees. 'You'd be scandalised foreven talkingtoacountry boy.' Although theMcFadden girls don't want to admit it, many travellers consider country boys to be 'dirty'and of low morals. Of course, the demonisation of ...
Contents
Its a Mans World | |
Pride and Prejudice | |
Kiss and Tell | |
Boy Meets Girl Old School | |
Dress Rehearsal | |
Behind Closed | |
Something Old Something | |
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Big Fat Gypsy Weddings: The Dresses, the Drama, the Secrets Unveiled Jim Nally No preview available - 2011 |
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings: The Dresses, the Drama, the Secrets Unveiled Jim Nally No preview available - 2011 |
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