Ep 183 Bromley - Margaret Finch, Queen of the Gypsies
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Project 32, this week we're south of the river in Bromley. Home to Margaret Finch, Queen of the Gypsies. (We're using the term as that's how she would have been known at the time). A mysterious figure who loitered by a lychgate. Margaret was elected Queen by the Roma community. Part figurehead, part ambassador, part advisor, she drew visitors to Norwood to consult her cards. Royals, celebrities, that one who went everywhere, they all came to see and seek their fortunes. Editor's note: since recording this we've realised we've gone astray. Anyone who knows the list of London boroughs, and the alphabet, might spot that we've missed Bexley and arrived in Bromley too soon. Don't worry, there's no sinister reason to miss Bexley, and we'll get to her (her?) soon, around about the time we should have been doing Bromley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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