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What next for the Balearics?

Posted by Julia Burns
On July 3, 2021

By Anna Nicholas As a leading Spanish holiday destination, the cluster of islands, comprising Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera, has suffered greatly as a consequence of the pandemic. A long term resident author shares her experience and hopes for better times. The tourism industry has been left reeling and grappling for […]

5 Secret Places To Relax On Holiday

Posted by Julia Burns
On July 3, 2021

By Cristina Jaramillo Beyond Cudillero, Santillana del Mar, Ciudad Rodrigo, Chinchón, Peñíscola, Capileria, Vejer de la Frontera and many other villages known for their beauty in Spain, we discover in a discreet second row five charming and quiet destinations to rest. Olmeda de las Fuentes (Madrid) Surrounded by nature and only […]

A Guide to Sira’s London

Posted by Julia Burns
On May 1, 2021

By Jimmy Burns To mark the BritishSociety’s presentation on May 6th of María Dueñas long-awaited sequel novel, we retrace the heroine Sira’s footsteps through post-war London as she takes up a new secret assignment. Sira stays at the Victorian villa of her English mother-in-law Lady Olivia Bonnard, in The Boltons, zona que había […]

Welcome to the launch edition of Puentes, the BritishSpanish Society newsletter

Posted by Cristina A-C
On March 31, 2020

In the spirit of engagement with our members and supporters I would like to welcome you to Puentes, the first edition of a digital/ e-newsletter written and designed by our volunteers and members in Spain and the UK

Farewell to Spain by Simon Manley

Posted by British Spanish Society
On June 17, 2019

After a long and successful posting, during which he has made many friends while manoevering through troubled waters, the popular Simon Manley CMG is stepping down as British Ambassador to Spain.

The Spanish Master Of Light

Posted by Jonny hough
On March 18, 2019

This will be the first blockbuster exhibition in the UK of the late Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla (1863 – 1923) for more than a hundred years. Blanca is co-curator in collaboration with Chris Riopelle, Curator of post-1800 Paintings at the National Gallery.

AGM Enero 2019: Discurso del Presidente

Posted by Jonny hough
On March 4, 2019

El discurso del presidente Jimmy Burns en la Asamblea General en la sala Luis Vives, Londres, 29 de enero.

Life on Mars: reality or utopia? by Alberto Villanueva

Posted by Jonny hough
On November 30, 2018

Life on Mars used to be just a David Bowie song but a Spanish architect and researcher living in London has been looking to make the sci-fi dream a reality during the last 3 years.

Posted by Jonny hough
On October 31, 2014

We are pleased to present our first promo video. We hope you enjoy it! Why not join our membership today? You can find an application form on our Membership page