Last year, Valerie Britton Wilson captivated us with her remarkable family history story. Her father met her mother while on leave from the Chindits in Bombay during World War II, and her mother's own family history included the fascinating story of a British planter ancestor who married a local Indian orphan.
Her engaging storytelling made such an impression that we've invited her back for another evening of fascinating insights.
This time, Valerie will share her experiences of running a Melbourne business importing Indian fabrics and clothing for more than 20 years. Drawing on almost annual buying trips to India, she'll talk about what it was really like doing business there: the challenges, the unexpected moments and the highlights. Since selling the business, she has continued to visit India regularly, including a trip earlier this year, giving her a unique perspective on both modern India and its colonial past.
Valerie will also speak about the charitable organisations she has supported in India and her book, A Touch of India: Chutney Mary, Charming Irregularities and an Unlikely Romance, which is available to view in the GSV library.
There will also be plenty of opportunity for questions on topics ranging from travel and culture to religion, politics and everyday life in India.
Don't miss this lively and informative evening with Valerie Britton Wilson at the British in India Discussion Circle on Tuesday 21 July at 7.30 pm.
This is a free members-only event. Please log in to the GSV website before registering via the What's On? tab under Events.