Category Archives: Rome

Rome Uncut

Posted on 05/09/2019 by Rebeccadanks

When I moved in to Rome’s Cinecittà quarter, I was thrilled to discover the Cinecittà Film Studios just down the road from my flat. I’m a total film geek and Cinema Paradiso was actually what inspired me to go to … Continue reading →

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Dead Poets Society

Posted on 09/04/2019 by Rebeccadanks

Keats-Shelley House in Rome is a wonderfully quaint tribute to the work of John Keats and the English romantic poets. The sad history of the house is that Keats moved there from England after being diagnosed with tuberculosis. His friends thought … Continue reading →

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When in Doubt, Go to the Library

Posted on 06/04/2018 by Rebeccadanks

The local library I joined when I was little was forced to close recently and is awaiting demolition. This sad news has prompted me to contemplate the many positive experiences I’ve had at libraries all over the world. Kents Moat … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Cities

Posted on 01/02/2018 by Rebeccadanks

Rome and Birmingham. They’ve got so much in common! Said no one, ever. Until now… A major international survey* has placed these two very different cities together in joint 51st place in the world for quality of life. Quite literally, … Continue reading →

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