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PoW memories alive in Puglia
Ruth Murphy finds her research on Allied imprisonment in Italy taking concrete form at a conference in Bari and Altamura in February.
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Italian family histories brought to light in NARA files
The opening-up of the files of the Allied Screening Commission at the American National Archives (NARA) has helped create an explosion in grassroots research by Italians into the history of helpers in their area, together with some emotional reunions between the families on both sides of the story. One example is the research undertaken by…
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A request for help on Tuscan villages
Caroline Moorehead (the author of Iris Origo, A Bold and Dangerous Family and Dancing to the Precipice, to name just three of her excellent books), is appealing for help in connection with her current work. She is writing a book about the Tuscan villages of Civitella, San Pancrazio, Cornia and Gebbia and is trying to…
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From student to teacher – my story
Emanuele, a dedicated student from Italy, receives groundbreaking news of a scholarship from the Monte San Martino Trust, enabling him to study in Oxford. This opportunity transforms his life, increasing confidence through cultural exchanges and teaching experiences. Ultimately, he aspires to give back, continuing the cycle of kindness and learning.
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A Visit to Campo PG 53
Janet Kinrade Dethick writes about the historical significance of a prisoner of war camp for Allies in Sforzacosta, Italy, established during 1941-2. Confusion over its naming is noted, as well as concerns about its preservation. A recent visit by families of former prisoners highlighted the camp’s history and the need for public interest to secure…
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On the trail of my father – Over Sand and Snow
We are delighted to share with you the story of escapee Arthur Dodds. Painstakingly researched by his son John, a loyal MSMT supporter.
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Guglielmo Gallone’s testimony
Former bursary recipient Guglielmo Gallone gives us an update on his career and how his time spent in the UK has helped him his new job within the Vatican media, particularly in the international editorial office of the Holy See’s newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano.
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Obituary – Captain John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway
Group Captain John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, passed away at 105 on March 17, 2025. During a mission in 1945, he evaded capture in Italy with the help of partisans after being shot down, prioritizing the safety of a young girl who guided him back to Allied lines.
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Sulmona trail 2025
The Sulmona freedom trail (Sentiero della Libertà) will take place on April 25-27, 2025, celebrating its tradition since 2001. Participants, mainly students, pay a 75 euro fee to walk the 50km route that honors WWII escapees aided by Sulmona locals. The event symbolizes bravery, solidarity, and the ongoing fight for freedom.
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Exhibition in Oxford
An exhibition in Oxford, organized by the Trust and the Casa della Memoria, showcases rare photographs of rural Italy, highlighting contadini rather than typical landscapes. These individuals were crucial in sheltering Allied escapers during the war. Some images will later feature at the International Photographic Festival FORMAT in Derby.
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