Huge thanks to John Mowinckel, the irresistible forrce who overcame so many administrative obstacles to have John Julius Norwich remembered in the Anglican Church of St George in Venice. The plaque, made of Istrian marble reads
JOHN JULIUS NORWICH 1929-2018 . Commendatore Ordine al Merito della Republica Italiana 1995 . Stella della Solidarità Italiana 2001 . In books, lectures and broadcasts he devoted his boundless energy and enthusiasm to preserving and celebrating the City of Venice . He also served as Chairman of the Venice in Peril Fund, 1970-1992 and worshipped in this church. VIVA VENEZIA!
Christmas was well and truly launched at the magnificent Feast of St Thomas, New College. We spent the night in the Warden's Lodgings, and the view next morning was breathtaking
