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La Colonia Italiana di Manchester Gives a factual
account of the development of the Italian community of Manchester
from the late 1800s to the Thirties, including the development of
Little Italy. Valgimigli covers a wide spectrum from the 'Dante
Society', 'The Italian Mutual Aid Society', the three biscuit factories,
the Italians of Manchester, The Great War, Italian educational institutions
of Manchester, the Fascio of Manchester, The Italian Catholic Society,
and famous Italians who visited Manchester. This book is written in Italian. It is long out of print, but a copy resides in Manchester Central Library. A translation was made by Mr. Gerard di Vitto in 1989 which allowed this book to become a major resource for those seeking an analytical history of the community. |
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Manchester's Little Italy This is the accompanying book to this website. Never intended as a dry social history of Ancoats, the book paints a picture of Little Italy through anecdotes of its colourful inhabitants. It was first published in 1988, at a time when Ancoats had become virtually forgotten. Publisher: Neil Richardson |
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Gilroy Was Here! The life and career of Scottish boxing legend, Bert Gilroy, real name Antonio Rea. Born to Italian immigrant parents, his outstanding boxing career suffered during the war years, as did many Italians living in Britain at this time. Scottish champion, and potential middleweight champion of the world, he 'was the unluckiest champion that ever was.' Independently published, see website for more: |
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The Italian Factor A comprehensive and highly readable analysis of the Italian community in Great Britain. It traces the the first arrivals of immigrants in the 1830s, the origins and occupations of those who followed, how the community grew and changed, internment during World War II, and the subsequent post-war flood of new immigrants. Publisher: Mainstream Publishing |
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Italians Forward A complement to 'The Italian Factor' above, this is a pictorial tribute charting 150 years of Italian immigration to Great Britain. Cartoons and drawings of the first immigrants, family portraits, internees in the Second World War, and modern day photos bring the history of the community to life. Publisher: Mainstream Publishing |
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Bloodlines: Vito allo Specchio Owen Logan, a distinguished photographer,
was born in 1963 to a Scottish father and Italian mother. Through
a series of over 50 photographs he captures scenes of Italy and
mirrors how the traditions have been kept alive by the communities
in Britain. The artistic and emotive images bear witness in a moving
way to the immigrants' longing for their homeland. Publisher: Cornerhouse Publications &
Istituto Italiano di Cultura |
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Finding Italian Roots A good resource book for all genealogists
of Italian origin, discussing civil records in Italy, religious
records, advice on searching and a glossary of Italian language
terms. Although the book is written by an Italian American, the
source addresses in Italy are valid to descendants in all countries. Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Co.
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Tracing Our Italian Roots Depicts the wave of Italian immigration
to America at the beginning of the 20th century, describing the
life left behind in Italy and the challenges faced in America. Includes
brief discussions of some prominent Italian Americans. An easy reader
but gives a vey informative overview. Publisher: John Muir Publications |
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The Star of Shame This tells the story of the ill-fated
passenger liner SS Arandora Star, which was recommisioned during
the Second World War to transport Italian and German internees to
Canada. The ship was tragically torpedoed by a German U-boat with
the death of 470 Italians and 143 Germans. Des Hickey and Gus Smith
relate these moving events and investigate the untold truths which
the British Goverment sadly covered up. Publisher: Madison Publishing, Dublin |
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Arandora Star Italian language publication about the sinking of the Arandora Star and the tragic events that surrounded it. Interesting and informative from an Italian viewpoint. |
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Isle of the Displaced Joe Pieri was born in Tuscany in 1919 but he has spent all his life as an Italian in Glasgow. In June 1940 Mussolini declared war on Britain and Winston Churchill uttered his famous 'collar the lot' command. Most of the Italians arrested were sent to internment camps on the Isle of Man but Joe's fate was different. This book tells his story of how owing to a governmental blunder he was shipped 3000 miles and spent three years in a POW camp on St. Helene's Island, in the shadow of the Jacques Cartier bridge spanning the St. Lawrence river in Montreal. Publisher: Neil Wilson Publishing |
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North of Naples, South of Rome My maternal grandfather Vincienzo Schiavi(o) was born in Gallinaro, a small town in the Comino Valley, North of Naples, South of Rome. This is also the birthplace of the author of this book, Paolo Tullio, who recounts the local customs and events, from market day to truffle-hunting, wine-making, food, local buildings and folklore. As someone who spent many happy months in Gallinaro as a child, I can recommend this book to all homesick 'Ciociaria' around the world. Publisher: The Lilliput Press |
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Catching Fireflies The story of Tony and Mira Rocca's struggle
to relocate from the UK and set up a new life in Tuscany. It follows
the purchase of 'Collelungo', a dilapidated property they planned
to convert into an agriturismo hotel, and their financial struggles
which led to them starting their own wine business for the first
time. Accompanying website: www.TonyRocca.com Publisher: Century |
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Forte Lord Forte, who rose to Chairman of Trusthouse Forte one of the largest combined hotel and catering businesses in the world. An history of his early life, from his birth in a hiltop village in a hamlet of Frosinone, Italy, to his rise to become one of Britain's most respected and successful business men. Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd |
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Fifty Years of Ice Cream Vehicles Tracing the history of ice cream mobiling in the UK over the past five decades, 1949 - 1999. A very informative and well illustrated book. Publisher: Trans-Pennine Publishing |
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The Italian Influence on English Barometers from 1780 Barometer making was a major industry in Great Britain. This factual book would be of interest to those with a family history in the subject. The author traces the origins and background of the early Italian migrant barometer makers and indicates how they made their way to Britain. He describes how they set up in business to make and sell barometers, so that within a vey short period they were able to dominate the British Market. Publisher: Baros Books |
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Arpino: 3000 anni di storia A guidebook to the origins, history, buildings, museums, famous people, scenery and food of Arpino and the Frosinone region, Lazio. |
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Guida ai 91 Comuni della Provincia di Frosinone A comprehensive directory to all 91 communes and the towns of the Frosinone region, Lazio. A handy guide for all travellers with descriptions, directions, hotels, restaurants, bars, calendars of events and what to see. |
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Ciociaria in Video Italian language video of the villages in the Comino Valley, Monte Cassino, The Sanctuary of the Madonna of Canneto and more. A great insight into the lives of the people of this region. |
| To purchase the 3 items above
contact the Ciociaria Tourist Board, 'Ciociaria Turismo': info@ciociariaturismo.it Website: www.ciociariaturismo.it Or contact directly the Tourist Office of Arpino, Piazza Municipio, Province of Frosinine, Lazio, tel: (Italy) 0776.84853 |
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Bi-monthly magazine covering all aspects of Italian culture, people, places, style, culture, food and property - a fantastic magazine! |
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Videos
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La Passione Based on the life of popular singer Chris Rea, it tells the story of a young boy, born into an Italian ice cream family in Middlesborough, and his fascination with the famous red shark nosed Ferrari of the 1960s. |
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