Salvatore Alario, leaves in Bedford for about 60 years, originally from Campania(south of Italy). Arrived in Bedford at the begin of the 50’s, by himself, he was one of the very first Italians who worked in the bricks factories like the London Brick Company. Once he told me “I travelled around the world, now the world travels around me”.
The Club della Gioventù is one of the meeting point of the all Italian generations of Bedford. This club
reflects the life of a real Italian Café, most of the times frequented just by men. The old and new generations met daily at the bar to chat, play card and watch television(often Italian channels).
Biagio, arrived in Bedford at the begin of the 50’s, originally from Puglia(south of Italy), exactly from a village near Lecce(the Florence of the South, Biagio reminds me). Also him was one of the first Italians
arrived in Bedford, working for the many brick factories. He is now a frequent card player at the “Club della Gioventu” where he also entertains all his friends singing classical music.
Father Mario has been since many years the priest of St. Francesca Cabrini(protector of migrates)church. He has been on the side of the Italian community basically since its birth, assisting and helping everyone. In this photo Father Mario baptizes Luca during a very traditional and antique Easter vigil.
Maria arrived in Bedford at the begin of the 50’s, originally from Campania(south of Italy). When Lina arrived she started doing any kind of jobs, as all the firsts women did. Nowadays she is well-known to be an untiring dancer, in this photo she enjoys the party celebrating Mom’s day at St. Francesca Cabrini Church, the Italian church of Bedford.