Dominic Joseph Poggi
(1811-1880)

Died aged 69

Commemorated on 1 plaque

Dr Dominic Joseph Poggi 29th August 1811 to 15th October 1880 This shelter marks the position of Dr Poggi's New Brighton College which was burnt down on or about 27th October 1862. The family were given shelter by Mr Holland a magistrate who owned Vale House. The great Italian liberator, General Garibaldi had two sons; one or both were educated at the College.

Shelter, Magazine Promenade, New Brighton, United Kingdom where they taught