Leighton House – private view of the Leighton and Landscape. Impressions from Nature

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On November 14, 2024

‘Leighton and Landscape” at Leighton House – new exhibition opening 16 Nov 2024 Trustees were honoured to receive a very special invitation from Leighton House to represent the Society at the opening event of this brand new exhibition. Dame Mary, Vice Chair of the Society, one of the trustees attending this magnificent event in the […]

Sir Anthony Cooke-Yarborough appointed as new chair

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On October 29, 2024

The BritishSpanish Society has appointed Sir Anthony Cooke-Yarborough as its new chair, following Jimmy Burns Marañón’s decision to stand down from the post after 11 years.

A message from Chairman Jimmy Burns Marañón

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On October 29, 2024

A personal message from Jimmy Burns Marañón as he steps down as chair of the BritishSpanish Society

Madrid Autumn Reception 2024

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On October 11, 2024

Ambassador Alex Ellis welcomes BritishSpanish Society members to his residence for the Society's annual Autumn Reception in Madrid

Annual Lecture 2024 – with William Chislett

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On October 9, 2024

We spent a fascinating evening at the Instituto Cervantes London with author William Chislett exploring the meaty topic of the challenges facing Spain. Born in the UK and now living in Spain Chislett has written extensively about Spain. The audience, including a group of young students who had joined the lecture specifically to hear directly […]

Wine tasting at Camino

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On October 7, 2024

The BritishSpanish Society filled Camino’s cosy Bar Rioja for an enjoyable evening of wine tasting. Keep on eye on our event calendar for details of more wine tasting events in 2025. Our host for the evening was Camino’s owner and wine enthusiast, Richard Bigg. Richard and his team gave us a warm welcome over pre-tasting […]

Vultures in the Iberian Highlands

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On October 2, 2024

An intriguing read on the Endangered Landscapes website on the re-introduction of the cinereous vulture to the Iberian Highlands.

Pub Nights – The Star September 2024

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On September 21, 2024

As autumn started creeping in we enjoyed a lovely cosy night at the pub. Many of our members will have previously joined us in the Star Tavern as its proximity to the Spanish Embassy makes it a great venue for the after summer party party. This time the pub was the intended location and a […]

Churchill’s Spaniards

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On September 12, 2024

We were joined at the Spanish Embassy in London by author, and serving British Army Officer with the Royal Engineers, Séan Scullion in conversation with BSS member Geoff Cowling, a former HM Consul General (Barcelona), following the launch of Scullion’s book ‘Churchill’s Spaniards’. Churchill’s Spaniards tells the little known story of approx. 1200 Spanish soldiers […]

Re-wilding in Spain – wild horses

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On August 5, 2024

This fascinating new documentary, launched on 23 July 2024, follows the story of re-wilding horses in Spain’s Iberian Highlands. Watch the 15 minute documentary. Link to the re-wilding Europe website

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Leighton House – private view of the Leighton and Landscape. Impressions from Nature

Sir Anthony Cooke-Yarborough appointed as new chair

A message from Chairman Jimmy Burns Marañón

Madrid Autumn Reception 2024

Annual Lecture 2024 – with William Chislett

Wine tasting at Camino

Vultures in the Iberian Highlands

Pub Nights – The Star September 2024

Churchill’s Spaniards

Re-wilding in Spain – wild horses

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