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“London Diary“ by Jimmy Burns OBE

Posted by Cristina A-C
On March 22, 2020

“London Diary” by Jimmy Burns OBE Friday the 13th March It’s been a week of relative normality compared to other big cities hit by a more advanced stage of the virus. We seem to still be in semi-crisis mode, with the emphasis on self-containment rather than draconian enforcement. A phoney war while others elsewhere in […]

What is a Remainer to do?

Posted by Jonny hough
On January 20, 2020

Now is the time for people who care about saving our European links to make ourselves heard.

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.

Churchill y España. Expo “El bulldog y el toro” con Jimmy Burns Marañón OBE

Posted by British Spanish Society
On June 17, 2019

La exposición “El bulldog y el toro”, comisariada por el periodista y escritor Jimmy Burns Marañón OBE, muestra en el Instituto Cervantes de Mánchester, la relación de Churchill con España desde sus días como joven soldado en Cuba hasta sus últimos años como turista durante la década de 1950.

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.

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.

Cristiano y Leo. El fútbol español

Posted by Jonny hough
On November 28, 2018

El fútbol es un deporte de equipo, pero, en los últimos años, este juego ha sido testigo de una rivalidad sin precedentes entre los dos mejoresjugadores de la historia: Cristiano y Leo.

Un penúltimo baile para la historia

Posted by Jonny hough
On July 2, 2018

Nada será lo mismo después de ellos. “Cuando se retiren nos acercaremos un poco más a la muerte”, insiste en remarcar Jimmy Burns, el autor de Cristiano y Leo. Panenka en conversación con Jimmy Burns.

Out Now – Christiano & Leo: The Race to Become the Greatest Football Player of All Time

Posted by Jonny hough
On June 14, 2018

By Jimmy Burns Who’s better: Ronaldo or Messi? Ask any football fan and they’ll have an opinion. For the best part of the last decade football has seen a personal rivalry unlike any seen before. Cristiano and Leo. This is their definitive story, from children kicking a ball halfway around the world from each other […]

FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 by Tomas Hill Lopez-Mechero

Posted by Jonny hough
On April 30, 2018

With the World Cup countdown well underway, La Revista has looked at some of the tournament’s mainstays and favourites to see how they will fare in Russia this summer.