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LECTURE: Saving Florence’s Treasures in 1966 and Beyond
11 November 2026 - 18:00 – British Institute of Florence Students form a chain to pass wet books to trucks, Peter Waters, National Central Library of Florence In this lecture, author Linda Falcone will explore the experiences of women who played a vital role in Florence, during the flood and its aftermath, and share the insight of modern-day experts who have benefited from their legacy. From chemist Margaret Hey and calligrapher Sheila Waters and their work at the National Li