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Licoricia of Winchester: an exception who proves the rule?

Redland Quaker Meeting House 126 Hampton Road , Bristol

The remarkable medieval moneylender, Licoricia of Winchester rose from obscure beginnings to become the personal banker to Henry III and the richest Jewish woman in 13th century England.  Twice married, twice widowed and the mother of four sons, she was a self-made woman in a man-made world.  But in an age of political turmoil and … Continue reading Licoricia of Winchester: an exception who proves the rule?

£5

Shadow of the Day

Scott Cinema, Bristol Northumbria Drive, Henleaze, Bristol

Italy 2022, 128 mins, Italian (with English subtitles); Director Giuseppe Piccione, featuring Riccardo Scarmarcio, Benedetta Porcaroli The film is set in 1938 Italy.  Like the majority of his fellow Italians, decorated war veteran and restaurant manager Luciano is a staunch supporter of the country’s fascist regime. Shortly after the Italian racial laws are introduced, Anna, a … Continue reading Shadow of the Day

Shipman and King Cinemas: a celebration of Jewish enterprise and family

Redland Quaker Meeting House 126 Hampton Road , Bristol

In this illustrated talk, Jenny King tells the remarkable story of her grandfather Sam King and his journey from an impoverished Jewish immigrant family to a cinema and property mogul. Together with his friend Alf Shipman, they fulfilled their dream of building a chain of magnificent Art Deco cinemas, starting in the First World War with … Continue reading Shipman and King Cinemas: a celebration of Jewish enterprise and family

£5.00

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