Rossi's facts for kids
Rossi's is a famous and historic ice cream parlour located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. It's known for its traditional ice cream, which has been enjoyed by many for a long time.
The original Rossi's Ice Cream shop in Southend-on-Sea is found at 12–14 Western Esplanade.
The Rossi ice cream company was first brought to Southend-on-Sea in 1931. It was started by Massimiliano Agostino Rossi, who was known as Agostino, and his wife Anna. Their very first shop was at 37 High Street in Southend-on-Sea.
By 1932, Agostino and Anna had opened two more shops. These were located at 1 Marine Parade and 12-14 Western Esplanade. In 1937, Agostino's wife's cousin, Pietro Rossi, joined the family business. Pietro took over running the shops at Marine Parade and Western Esplanade. At the same time, Massimiliano opened another shop at 99 Southend High Street.
As of April 2021, Rossi Ice Cream (Southend-on-Sea) Ltd is owned by James Sinclair, a businessman from Essex.
The Sweet History of Rossi's Ice Cream
The story of Rossi's begins with families moving from Italy to England. In the 1920s, Fioravanti Figliolini came to England with his brother Peter and his wife Pasqua. They were from a town called Cantù in Lombardy, which is north of Milan, Italy.
At first, Fioravanti and his brother traded as the Figliolini Brothers in Newcastle upon Tyne. Later, they teamed up with another Italian entrepreneur named Toni Rossi. In 1937, they were looking for new places to open shops. They decided to create another ice cream parlour by combining four old shops. Fioravanti eventually took over the business from Toni Rossi. However, he decided to keep the popular name 'Rossi's' for the ice cream parlour.
Rossi's Today: Still Making Delicious Ice Cream
Today, Rossi Ice Cream is still made right in Southend-on-Sea. The company supplies its delicious ice cream to its own Rossi parlours. You can also find Rossi's ice cream in supermarkets, theatres, and other fun places all around the UK. It continues to be a popular treat for many people.
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