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Sherry wine, dancing and song

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In 2016, for the first time in recent years, the Bodega Gonzales Byass is a venue for Festival de Jerez performances, as the makers of Tio Pepe have opened their halls to dancing and song. Situated close to the ancient … Continue reading

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Lamento

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This year the Festival de Jerez is in its twentieth year and, to celebrate this anniversary, includes a series of short concerts, by very big flamenco names in iconic and historic sites across the city. One such took place last … Continue reading

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Down to the sea again….

…to the lonely sea and sky. Not so lonely, however, in the National Maritime Museum’s Neptune Court on a half-term Thursday which was thronging with children of all ages. It is some years since I visited this museum and since my … Continue reading

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Somerset House

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It’s difficult now to believe that such a fine building as the current Somerset House was built as government offices, but it was built in the days when government offices were important places of patronage and organisation. The Admiralty and … Continue reading

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Festival de Jerez 2016

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It’s good to be back in Jerez once again, especially at Festival time. The sun is shining and the whole town is buzzing! The Twentieth Festival de Jerez is underway, inaugurated, last weekend, by Eva Yerbabuena in the Teatro Villamarta … Continue reading