Simon Gammell

    Simon Gammell is director of The British Institute of Florence.

    Articles by the author

    NEWS

    Florence and Firenze: a tale of two cities

    Florentines operate mostly in Firenze, whilst Florence is the domain of tourists.

    THINGS TO DO

    September at The British Institute

    Highlights this month at The British Institute include the Complete Bach Toccatas performed by Jonathan Ferrucci.

    THINGS TO DO

    Tishani Doshi: the dancing poet

    Tishani Doshi talks about her novel, Small Days and Nights, ahead of her performance at The British Institute on June 28.

    COMMUNITY

    The future of Florence: a report by The British Institute

    It’s the spring of 2030, 08:00 on a sunny Wednesday morning, and you’ve stopped by an elegant café on a pedestrianised section of the lungarno near the Ponte alle Grazie. ...

    ART + CULTURE

    The next adventure

    The British Institute of Florence was founded at a time of global crisis: the First World War.   In 1915, following extended negotiations, Italy had finally entered the war, siding ...

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