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WW2 & Modern History

Abruzzesi Lavatoi, Breaking the Backbone of the House

Admire the carved fountain heads, but also the women who toiled at the lavatoi

‘IN THE ABRUZZI’ 1907 – a Journey Recaptured in Photographs

A review & photographic journey of Anne MacDonell's 1907 book 'In the Abruzzi' to see what has changed in 100 years.

Chieti Public Wash

WW2 & Modern History

Abruzzesi Lavatoi, Breaking the Backbone of the House

‘IN THE ABRUZZI’ 1907 – a Journey Recaptured in Photographs

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