El Embajador de España en Reino Unido inaugura en Battersea Park el nuevo local de BOQUERÍA en Londres

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On April 5, 2014

Londres, 2 de abril de 2014.- Federico Trillo-Figueroa, Embajador de España en Reino Unido, ha inaugurado en Battersea Park el nuevo local de BOQUERÍA en Londres, el segundo restaurante que el joven emprendedor español Jaime García, descendiente del fundador del “Centro Español” en Londres (“Spanish Club”), inaugura en la capital inglesa. Proyecto del interiorista español […]

Posted by Jonny hough
On March 22, 2014

We organise a varied programme of social and cultural activities, giving members an opportunity to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest. Our events cover the broad spectrum of British and Spanish culture including concerts, journalism, politics, history, business, food and wine tastings, film screenings and visits to exhibitions and places of interest. In addition […]

Esperanza Aguirre addresses Gala Dinner by Our Social correspondent

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On March 15, 2014

Over 175 members and supporters – a sell-out audience- attended the BritishSpanish Society’s annual gala dinner on Thursday March 14th in the Members’ Private Dining Room , Houses of Parliament . The access to one of the most beautiful rooms in the otherwise named Palace of Westminster proved a big attraction, along with the personality […]

Words in tribute to Esperanza Aguirre delivered by Jimmy Burns Marañon , president of the British-Spanish Society, at the Society’s Gala Dinner, The Palace of Westminster March 14th 2014

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On March 15, 2014

This is an important fund raising event for the British Spanish Society and I can think of no better Spaniard to talk to us than Esperanza Aguirre, who has promoted consistently, effectively and most elegantly the friendship between Spain and the United Kingdom. Esperanza Aguirre, Countess of Bornos ten years ago had a title bestowed […]

The World Cup of 2014 is fast approaching, but as the reigning champions will Spain be able to retain their crown?

Posted by Jonny hough
On March 11, 2014

We welcomed a panel of the following top Spanish football experts to our Fútbol Alegría event on Thursday 6th March to discuss this question and many more: Guillem Balague – renowned football commentator and author of bestselling biographies of Pepe Guardiola and Lionel Messi Simon Kuper – Financial Times columnist and author of The Football […]

Presentation of The Odyssey, the acclaimed biography of Walter Starkie

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On February 22, 2014

Jacqueline Hurtley joined Jimmy Burns at the Cervantes Institute in London to present ‘ The Odyssey’, her acclaimed biography of Walter Starkie, the controversial Anglo-Irish hispanista and founder of the British Council in Spain. Guests were treated to a fascinating insight into Starkie’s life and career, with stories and anecdotes which painted a vivid picture of the […]

The BritishSpanish Society Christmas Party 2013 (Photos)

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On December 19, 2013

The BritishSpanish Society Christmas Party took place at the Instituto Cervantes in December 2013. It was as anticipated a glamorous evening of sophisticated tapas and drinks created by Ibérica. Wines from Spain contributed with splendid Spanish wines. The raffle prizes were first class including a glorious item designed by Zaeem Jamal, silver membership at Haciendas Zorita, books […]

Posted by Jonny hough
On December 17, 2013

This Christmas, why not share your love of Spanish culture with your family and friends, giving them the opportunity to meet new people and take part in exciting events while also helping a charity that supports postgraduate academic research and innovation in Spain and the UK. Family and friends of the BritishSpanish Society receive unique access to […]

BritishSpanish Society Annual General Meeting 2013

Posted by Jonny hough
On October 16, 2013

The Society’s AGM attracted a good turnout of members and representatives of our corporate supporters, filling the Sala Vives at the Spanish embassy. New members of our Executive Council and Board of Trustees were voted in, and speeches were given by our Chairman, Jimmy Burns Marañón, Vice-Chairman, Jaime-Enrique Hugas, and one our recent scholarship award […]