• Montevideo

  • Mar 20 2024
  • Length: 48 mins
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Montevideo

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  • Meet Stella. She came to London in 1977 from Buenos Aires. Born and raised in Montevideo she lived there until she was 17 whenupon she fled for Argentina. Growing up she experienced the consequences of huge economic instability in Uruguay and was subsequently chased out of her home escaping dictatorships. 3 years later her and her husband registered as refugees with the UN in Buenos Aires and when they saw their names on a list titled 'UK', they booked one way tickets to London on British Caledonia. Within 2 months of arriving, Stella gave birth to her first baby, her post natal depression compounded by the effects of migration and familial seperation. 47 years later she is retired and a great grandmother. You can hear Stella talk about continuing the grand Italian traditions of her childhood, her joy in connecting with shy Londoners and her love of Portobello Market and Crystal Palace park. Just don't make any mention of Fray Bentos.
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