Benvenuti to Ancoats Little Italy, Manchester, England, UK

Manchester Museum of Science & Industry
Ancoats: Manchester's Little Italy Exhibition

To celebrate the completion of Manchester Museum of Science & Industry 'Histories Revealed' oral history project, this fascinating exhibition focuses on Ancoats, an area once populated by large numbers of Italian immigrants and the birthplace of the modern day North West ice cream industry. This exhibition will explore the experiences of Manchester's Italian population and their contribution to the city as we know it today.

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Introduction

In the 19th century there was an exodus of Italian immigrants, due to the political and economic situation, travelling from every region of Italy, particularly southern Italy, Lazio and Campagna, to the UK. Some settled in the Ancoats area of the city of Manchester, north west England, and for the next hundred years they created what became known as Manchester's Ancoats Little Italy.

They enhanced the Catholic Whit Walk, they pioneered the British ice cream industry, and survived the turmoil of the second world war.

The many families who brought colour and life to this area are a constant source of interest to those interested in genealogy and their family history.

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