Anglotopia News Updates

Dear Fellow Anglophiles,We have some exciting news to share! The Friends of Anglotopia Club has been growing steadily, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’re launching our most ambitious membership drive yet: The Sprint to 250!We’re Almost Halfway There!As of today, we have 238 incredible members in the Friends of… Read more »

After a remarkable ten-year conservation journey, Blenheim Palace has welcomed back the final piece of its legendary Victories tapestry series. “The Surrender of Lille,” a masterwork depicting one of the Duke of Marlborough’s most significant military triumphs, has returned to its rightful place in the First State Room, completing an… Read more »

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Mary Valentine, founder of Mary Valentine Tours, about her journey from academia to leading boutique tours across Britain. Mary shares her passion for British culture, her experiences with the Women’s Institute, and the unique insights she offers to… Read more »

Rising majestically above the wooded horseshoe bend of the River Wear, Durham Cathedral stands as one of Europe’s most magnificent architectural achievements. This Norman masterpiece, formally known as the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, has dominated the Durham skyline for over 900… Read more »

For over a century, the BBC Proms has stood as Britain’s most democratic and enduring musical institution. The BBC Proms is an eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts and other events held annually, predominantly in the Royal Albert Hall in central London, drawing hundreds of thousands of… Read more »

Winchester College makes literary history by opening the house where Jane Austen spent her last weeks, creating an unprecedented opportunity for fans to walk in the footsteps of England’s beloved novelist.In a momentous development for literary enthusiasts worldwide, Winchester College has opened the doors of No. 8 College Street to… Read more »

My tidbit last month concerned pub signs and their origins. Some of you may have seen pubs in the UK called The Swan With Two Necks. A strange name by anyone’s standards, but it is said to be an alteration of “two necks” and associated with the Worshipful Company of… Read more »

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Ian Russell, a British voice actor who transitioned from a successful banking career in the UK to voice acting in the United States. Ian shares his journey of adapting to life in South Carolina, the cultural differences he… Read more »

Perched dramatically on Cornwall’s rugged north coast, Tintagel Castle stands as one of Britain’s most evocative and romantically situated ruins. This extraordinary medieval fortress, built upon a windswept headland connected to the mainland by a narrow rocky isthmus, has captivated visitors for centuries with its stunning clifftop location and deep… Read more »

For nearly a century, The Radio Times has held a unique position in British culture as the nation’s most trusted companion to the airwaves and television screens. More than simply a listings magazine, it has served as a cultural barometer, chronicling the evolution of British broadcasting from the crackling wireless… Read more »