When the British bombed Venice

Newsletter #3. In which Jonathan Glancey unpacks a forgotten attack

Hello Superurbanists,

This week we have a fascinating story for you: one which builds on the strange early history of Venice and aerial bombardment.

Jonathan Glancey, former architecture editor at The Guardian and, more recently, author and inhabitant of Venice, has just published Operation Bowler. It is the story of one of the forgotten episodes of World War II during which the Allies threatened La Serenissima with destruction.

Tim listens to Jonathan’s tale and talks to him about cities, destruction and Venice’s modernity.

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