The Way We Were

A section dedicated entirely to Elba Island and the way it was in the past, revisiting memorable historical photos as well as interesting and funny newspaper articles.

In search of Elba's traditions, discovering stories, proverbs and common saying of our grandparents as well as typical traditions of our culture to never forget our origins and the daily sacrifices that were once necessary.

These were the time when the word tourism was still unknown and the houses near the sea had no commercial value, because the saltiness of the sea consumed them; when there were barter used as a currency and  exchange of favors; when the given word counted more than a signed contract, and respect and gratitude were the basis of human relationships.

Days when the farmer during a deserved break was unwrapping a fig leaf with a piece of cheese inside and ate it with pear freshly picked from his orchard. Days when you had to take a donkey to go to Portoferraio from the nearby villages, which sometimes meant  a full day travel.

In this section you will learn about Elba through the stories of our elderly, people of strength and honor who were used to roll up their sleeves and work hard to bring home a piece of bread.

Sometimes going back with the memory can make you think and remember the fortune that this island had thanks to tourism, which has transformed the lifestyle of one of the most beautiful island in the world in few decades.

And three

And three

 

News from Corriere Elbano " And three" June 9, 1960

Is it true or not

Is it true or not

News from Corriere Elbano "Is it true or not" September 20, 1960

Underwater fishing

Underwater fishing

 

News from Corriere Elbano "Underwater fishing" September 20, 1969.

Unwanted fishing

Unwanted fishing

 

News from Corriere Elbano "Unwanted fishing" April 18, 1963.

When I was a musician

When I was a musician

News from Corriere Elbano "When I was a musician" January 12, 1950.

Boys in danger

Boys in danger

News from Corriere Elbano "Boys in danger" February 9, 1950.

The shrimps' fisherman

The shrimps' fisherman

From Corriere Elbano: Section " Yesterday's days and visions" March 23, 1950

Still one skeleton

Still one skeleton

News from Corriere Elbano "Still one skeleton" May 4, 1950

There was a day

There was a day

From Corriere Elbano: News of June 15, 1950.

Failed assistance

Failed assistance

News from Corriere Elbano "Failed assistance" 1950.

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