A waggon and horses pounding along a busy dual carriageway is an awesome sight, and the sound of iron tyres and horses hooves is enough to stop people in their tracks. It is the sound of ROLLING THUNDER.

A unique journey shot whilst travelling with horses by road to Appleby fair, the largest horse fair in Europe. It uncovers the history of the fair as well as the different groups who society labels as Gypsies. With an original soundtrack, the film incorporates 8mm and DV footage of the journey, as well as interviews and video diary by Noeline Kavanagh with the key players including Billy Welsh Head Gypsy, Chief Superintendent Andy Davidson of Cumbria Police, Kevin Douglas Chief Exec Eden District Council, the BBC's Jake Bower and Travellers and horsemen from many cultural backgrounds.