Tina Geraldi (LSE lecturer) gave her long awaited illustrated talk in Italian on the Villas and Gardens of Umbria.  Tina explained how, historically, the wealth and influence of the Church and the Aristocracy in the Middle Ages underpinned the development of so many famous Italian villas and gardens. Tina went on to speak about the differences in style between English, French, Japanese and Italian gardens and with beautiful illustrations elaborated on the various features, e.g. niches, mosaics, temples, waterfalls, fountains, geometric planting, hedges and mazes to be found in Italian gardens. Tina gave members a fascinating and comprehensive voyage through the history and style of the Villas and Gardens to be found in Italy and specifically in Umbria.