The Trustees and Members of the British-Italian Society are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We send our most sincere condolences to King Charles III and to other members of the Royal Family. Our thoughts are with them at this time of great loss.
For over 70 years The Queen has been a beacon of reassurance, continuity, stability and commitment to service and duty. At the same time she performed her duties with charm, humour and a human touch.
We recall too that Her Majesty made an exceptional contribution to Anglo-Italian relations, including three State Visits to Italy. We owe her an enormous debt.
The British-Italian Society warmly welcomes all those with an interest in Italy and its culture and way of life, including its remarkable history, geography, language, literature, art, music, political and economic developments and food and wine.
Our regular evening meetings, usually held in London, are friendly and open to all. They feature presentations (usually in English) by expert speakers on a wide range of fascinating topics, followed by an informal drink and chat. From time to time we also arrange outings, museum or gallery visits and social events. Please join us.
The British-Italian Society is a UK-registered Charity. We raise money to support cultural projects reflecting the Society’s aims and to respond to humanitarian needs. Education is a priority: the Society sponsors award schemes to encourage Italian studies in UK and Irish schools and universities.
The Society offers grants to support projects and initiatives that align with its mission to promote and preserve Italian culture. These grants are aimed at fostering cultural exchange, education, and the arts, with a focus on initiatives that celebrate Italy’s rich heritage and contemporary contributions to global culture.
We host a varied programme of cultural events including lectures, seminars, book launches, museum and art gallery visits as well as social gatherings with drinks and/or dinner. Everything we do has an Italian aspect or is about an Italian topic, often with an emphasis on the close relationship between Italy and the UK. Our speakers are experts in their fields with close connections to Italy and include professors, authors, musicians, artists and the like.
We usually end all our events with a glass of wine and a few nibbles so that members and guests will have a chance to socialise and enjoy a moment of excellent Italian ‘convivialità’. Our events are open to members, their guests and the general public, subject to availability. We encourage our guests to get to know the BIS and, of course, to become members themselves.
Wednesday 12 March 2025 – 7:00 pm
Since the 16th century British monarchs and their families have collected and commissioned works by some of the greatest Italian artists. Michael Hall, author of
Tuesday 22 April 2025 – 7:00 pm
Dr Matteo Augello is a fashion historian based in London, where he collaborates with the Italian Cultural Institute on their fashion programming. He lectures internationally and his first monograph, Curating
In recent years the development of new methods of archaeological survey have transformed our understanding on Roman towns in Italy. This talk will discuss the
Wednesday 25 June 2025 – 6:30 pm
Details of this event will be avaialbe at a later date.
Since it was founded in 1941, the British-Italian Society has worked to promote knowledge and understanding in the UK of Italian culture, including Italy’s history, institutions, way of life, language and wider contribution to civilisation.
The British-Italian Society
86-90 Paul Street
London EC2A 4NE
