If you’ve ever seen a Hovis bread commercial, you’ve seen Shaftesbury. The town’s Gold Hill—a steep, cobblestoned lane flanked by thatched cottages—has become one of the most photographed scenes in England. But there’s far more…
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Your UK Travel Questions Answered – Moving to the UK, Layovers, Budgeting, and the Best Times to Visit the UK
Planning a trip to Britain comes with endless questions. When should you go? How much should you budget? Can you really see anything during a layover? And for those dreaming bigger: is moving to the…
Was Edward VIII a Nazi? The Abdication Crisis, Unpublished Memoirs, and a New Perspective on Britain’s Most Controversial King
From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 25 – Interview with Author Jane Tippett Welcome back to the Anglotopia Podcast for a very special episode exploring one of the most controversial figures in 20th-century British royal history:…
Exploring the Off-the-Beaten-Path Gems of Bath and the West Country: An Interview with Jules Mitra
From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 24 Welcome to the Anglotopia Podcast, the positive corner of the internet where we talk about all things lovely British—history, culture, and travel. Today we’re exploring one of England’s most…
British Tipping Customs, Getting Out of London, and the History of a Quaint English Cottage: An Interview with Laura Curton
From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 23 – Our First Guest Episode! Welcome back to the Anglotopia Podcast for a very special episode—our first with a guest! After weeks of promising guest interviews, we’re thrilled to…
Where Did Anglotopia Come From? The Origin Story and the Launch of Friends of Anglotopia Club
From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 22 Welcome back to the Anglotopia Podcast for what might be the most important episode in our 17-year history. This is a special podcast—we know we’ve been promising episodes with…
British Elections 101: The Anglotopia Guide (Without the Politics) Plus Our Favorite Political Shows
From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 21 – Special Election Edition Welcome to a special emergency edition of the Anglotopia Podcast! This episode is jumping the queue ahead of our pre-recorded content because last week, British…
Exploring British Children’s Literature and Its Generational Influences
From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 20 Welcome back to the Anglotopia Podcast! This is our second episode in the new series, and we’re overwhelmed by the kind words we received after our return. The comments…
The Return: What’s New With Anglotopia Plus a Discussion on Recent British Television
From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 19 Welcome back to the Anglotopia Podcast! We’re Jackie and Jonathan Thomas—Mr. and Mrs. Anglotopia—and we’re thrilled to bring you a brand new season of the podcast. It’s been a…
British Summer Time: Memories, Magic, and Why We Miss It More Than Ever
From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 12 – Quarantine Edition Welcome to a very different kind of podcast episode. We’re recording this in late May 2020, after months of quarantine, and frankly, we need to talk…
