The British-Italian Society
	NEXT EVENT If you are interested in Italy, its culture and politics you should join today.	A forum for lovers of Italy and Italian Culture "Open my heart and you will see Graved inside of it, 'Italy'." Robert Browning Since it was founded over sixty years ago, the British-Italian Society (BIS) has worked to increase knowledge and understanding in the United Kingdom of Italian culture in its widest sense, in terms of history, institutions, way of life, language and contribution to civilisation. It has done so through lectures, publications, exhibitions, readings and concerts and also raised money for people in need here or in Italy. Circumstances have, of course, changed drastically since the founding "Friends of Free Italy" first met in 1941. At that time, the two countries were at war. Today, thousands of British people know Italy at first hand from visits there, just as thousands of Italians know Britain. Millions more know Italian culture from films, books, magazines, TV and a myriad other sources of information and entertainment. There are extensive economic, financial and business links, cultural, educational and a host of other exchanges. As a fellow member of the European Union, Italy is scarcely 'foreign' any longer in the classic sense of the word. The Society is a niche player in the vast panorama of British-Italian relations. It provides a forum for all those who wish to learn about, sustain or develop their knowledge and love of Italy and Italian culture. In bringing together like-minded Italophiles, both British and Italian, the Society constitutes a network of contacts and friendships in which all aspects of Italian culture can be explored and pursued. The British-Italian Society unfortunately does not currently have openings for employment. Please do not send CV's. When an appointment comes available it will be posted on the website. History	Greetings Cards from the Society Exciting Lectures Social Events Musical Evenings Friendship Private Viewings Outings Rivista Magazine Legacies Fontana del Facchino, Rome   THE ITALIAN HOSPITAL FUND The Trustees are anxious to assist persons of Italian nationality or descent in need of surgical, medical or rehabilitative treatment by granting appropriate financial assistance.
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