HAVE YOU BROKEN A BRICK WALL?

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More recently, Kath and I have both visited Parma to retrace Teresa’s steps. Kath uncovered many documents relating to her training and career there, while I was able to find a long entry in the Dizionario Biografico dei Parmigiani by Robert Lasagni – a work about famous inhabitants of the city.

Our next project is for us to all meet in Dublin to see what else we can find.