Tue 13 May
|London
The George Robledo Story | POSTCARDS FROM SANTIAGO by Spencer Vignes
Step into a story that transcends the football field and dives deep into the heart of cultural connections and human resilience. Learn about George's history—a journey that intertwines the beautiful game with themes of migration, perseverance, and the rich tapestry of Chile’s cultural ties to the UK
Time & Location
13 May 2025, 18:00 – 20:30
London, 37-41 Old Queen St, London SW1H 9JA, UK
About the Event
Son. Brother. Husband. Father. Explorer. Miner. Mentor. Gentleman. George Robledo was many things to many different people throughout his remarkable life. But, most famously of all, George Robledo was a football player – and a very good one at that. In fact he was the first overseas star of English football.
Born in Oficina Alianza, a mining town in Chile’s Atacama Desert, George came to the United Kingdom with his family in 1932, settling in another mining area, this time in Yorkshire, England. As a teenager he worked in a coal mine during the Second World War, helping to fuel the war effort against Germany. Once hostilities were over, George joined Barnsley Football Club where he made a name for himself as a scorer and creator of goals, becoming a local hero in the process.
In 1949, George signed for Newcastle United where he went from being a…