British and Anglo-Saxon presence in Chile during the 19th century: ValparaísoThe English, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish individuals numbered over 20,000 at the peak of Valparaíso's port activity during the 19th...
The British and Chile’s Opening to the World by David WoodsCommercially, post-independence Chile opened itself to the world, and Valparaiso was its gateway. Even if, during colonial times, it was...
A Forgotten Outrage in a Forgotten War by David WoodsOn May 2, 1866, The New York Times ran a nine-deck headlined story from its correspondent in Panama reporting the bombardment, a few...
‘Unión Comunal de Talleres Laborales’ Santa JuanaThe ACS is pleased to know ‘Unión Comunal de Talleres Laborales’ and the women of Santa Juana have been able to buy several sewing...
Historical ties between the British Royal Navy and the Chilean NavyIn 2010 Chile celebrated 200 years of independence. On 18th September 1810 the first Junta decreed their rebellion against Spain just two...
Rugby in ChileOur member Dacre Watson's father, also named Dacre Watson, was British and traveled to Chile at the age of 21 in 1928 as a Chartered...
Atiko Raices It was a great pleasure to personally meet Luis Vidal at the opening of the London Art Biennale (26/7/23) and see his great talent...
The 'Battle of Iquique' and the Family Krohn-NilsenThe following story was sent by our member Dacre Watson My deep connections with Chile go back to that day and, quite possibly, had the...
Biography of George RobledoThe Society’s Executive Committee has granted funds to journalist Spencer Vignes, who will write George Robledo’s biography. The...