Tim’s walks: in search of Little Italy

In search of London’s Little Italy

Join Tim to hunt down the ghostly reminders of what was once a thriving Italian community.
At the end of the 19th century a vibrant Italian society was based around the Clerkenwell Road. At its peak tens of thousands of Italians made up one of London’s most distinctive communities.
They were employed as ice cream makers, organ grinders, chefs and waiters. But there were also gangsters, revolutionaries and priests amongst their numbers. A few made fortunes, most gradually prospered and after the second world war the community dispersed.
There are some remnants of that past and over the last few years there has been a resurgence of Italian themed businesses.
We’ll discover all that remains and all that is new.
Remember to bring your historical imagination; you’ll need it!
We’ll also be discovering Fagin’s Den of pickpockets, a thirteenth century church and and one of London’s oldest, most famous and secretive pubs
Fee is £12, cash or card on the day or by PayPal or bank transfer.
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