Mr Dragone

Played in a band called the Dragone for charity concerts. Grandfather came to England at the beginning of the century. Stayed with an Italian family in South Shields and helping making ice cream. Married sister of the family and moved to Newcastle then Gateshead. Grandfather served in Italian army in world war one, evacuated in world war two. Italian traditions. Racism. Marriages. Italians making use of ice cream making facilities in Newcastle. Making by hand. Horse and cart transport, stables. Ice cream parlour. Grandfather active in DIY

Location: Felling, Gateshead
County: Tyne and Wear
AUD1991-57

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