a Coronation Mass for King Charles in Taormina
Taormina has always been renowned as a destination for British visitors ever since the 18th Century with many leaving a legacy of history and romance giving the town a quintessential British touch. From the Grand Tour to poets, writers, movie stars and pop idols you can find evidence of the British Isles everywhere. On Via Luigi Pirandello, near Taormina’s bus terminal, you will find the Anglican Church of St George. Prior to the completion of this beautiful church in 1922 the church services for the English speaking community of Taormina would be held in their private houses. Welsh ship owner Sir Edward Stock Hill offered a private chapel which was located in their house but it eventually became too small for the growing community, so Sir Edward decided to purchase some land and build a church on it. English speaking services are still held there today and at Christmas time the carol service is not to be missed. In 1920 DH Lawrence sent home to England samples of embroidery made by