The Venice Blog

Lady Clarke, Venetian ambassador of the Venice in Peril fund, probably has done more for the preservation of Venice than any other forestiere. Having had the opportunity to become acquainted with her charming and inspiring personality in March 2004, I wonder why Lady Clarke was not awarded much earlier with a title such as the XXVII prize “Veneziano dell’anno” 2006, awarded by the associazione Settemari. With her commitment to the city for more then twenty years, Lady Clarke is beyond doubt more Venetian than most of the fellow citizens that can call themselves Venetians.