Anglo-Italian Family History Society
Events
All of the events we have planned are to be held at London venues on the basis that we have a majority of members from London and the south east, and that many people have other reasons to visit the capital. We also try to host the events at locations where it is possible to combine attendance at the meeting with family history research, to make the trip worthwhile. However, if there is sufficient interest, we are keen hold regional meetings or attend regional family history fairs, particularly in Manchester, Scotland and South Wales. If you would be willing to help organise a meeting in your region, please contact the Chair.
Little Italy Exhibition at Holborn Library
3rd June - 27th September 2008
Holborn Library
The exhibition opened on
The opening ceremony was performed by a member of
the Italian Consulate. Father Carmelo di Giovanni gave a
short speech. Olive Basani read some extracts from her
recently completed book about Clerkenwell. Verusca Calabria,
the oral historian of immigrant Italians, said how pleased
she was at coming to visit the exhibition.
There was a splendid buffet provided by……, a
plentiful selection of drinks with delicious ice cream to
follow.
A tour of the photographs and mementos was enjoyed
by all, groups formed around each topic as stories and
memories were recounted by those who remembered some of the
incidents. Photographs and programmes of the ‘Italian
Procession’ were studied. Several people said they
would be returning to look closer as there was so much to
take in !
There will be two talks in connection with the
exhibition:-
- 'Little Italy', the Italian Quarter in
Holborn
Tudor Allen, Senior Archivist, Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre
Monday 21st July, 3pm - 'The True Teacher of Our Age' Giuseppe
Mazzini and his London Circle
Kevin Brown, Trust Archivist at St. Mary's Hospital
Friday 1st August
‘”Little
It is hoped that the exhibition will be at the Italian Procession.
Arandora Star
Wednesday 2nd July
Liverpool
There are several events taking place in Liverpool to commemorate the tragedy:
- Rememberance Service
An Ecumenical church service of remembrance is being held at Our Lady and St. Nicholas in honour of those who died on the Arandora Star. The service will begin at 10:30am - Lunch at the Maritime Museum
Lunch at the Maritime Museum, followed by a wreath laying ceremony on the River Mersey. - Dinner at the Maritime Museum
Dinner at the Maritime Museum at 7:30
If you would like more information about this event, please contact Graham Boxer on 0151 225 6926 or graham.boxer@liverpool.gov.uk.
The Arandora Star was a cruise ship, torpedoed during the war while carrying many Italian immigrants to Canada. More information can be found here.
Italian Procession
Sunday 20th July
Clerkenwell
The Procession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has been held annually since the late 1800s. It is organised by the local Catholic Church of St. Peter in Clerkenwell, where many migrating Italians settled. The Procession, which features a wide range of floats from organisations in the community, is in the afternoon, however there is lots of activity in the morning with an Italian Market. Our stall will be available from 9:30 onwards.
Liverpool Family History Fair
Saturday 1st November, 10am - 4pm
St. George's Hall, Liverpool