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Sunday Post

Sunday Post: My Dream of Living in England



This week was about recovering from the illness that took me down the previous week. So, I think we'll share another bit of writing from our archive that hasn't been seen on the website before. I've been thinking a lot lately about moving to England. Well, I'm always thinking about moving to England. I've probably thought it about it multiple times a day since I was 16 years old. But I've been…
Sunday Post

Sunday Post: Exploring London's Newest Museum - The Chelsea Pensioners Museum

This week, we tell you about a fun experience we had on our trip last autumn where we had the chance to visit (at the time) London's newest museum, the new Chelsea Pensioners Museum in the restored stableblock at the famous Royal Hospital Chelsea. Come with us as we explore this fascinating history and take a look at the special new museum. 

Member Update


We are now 169 members strong! We are…
Podcast

Sorry, No Early Podcast This Week

Hi Everyone - just a quick podcast update to let members know that there won't be an early podcast this week. I was unwell on Friday and had to cancel the recording session with the guest, so there was nothing to release this week (we're rescheduling with the guest - and I am fine now - just annoyed there isn't a podcast this week!). There will be next week! I promise!
Sunday Post

Sunday Post: Why This Georgian House in Berkeley Is One of the Most Important Places in Human History

Introduction

Step into a remarkable journey through one of history's most significant locations - Dr. Edward Jenner's house in Berkeley, England. We take you inside the Georgian home where vaccination was born, from its slightly shabby but charming white facade to the glass-protected laboratory where Jenner conducted his revolutionary smallpox experiments. We share our personal observations with historical significance, bringing you face-to-face with the humble setting where a country doctor's curiosity changed…
Podcast

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 44: Exploring Churchill’s D-Day Strategy with Allen Packwood


In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Allen Packwood, director of the Churchill Archives Center at Cambridge, about Winston Churchill's role during the D-Day landings. They explore the complexities of military strategy, the scale of preparations, and the integration of civilian and military efforts. Allen shares insights from his research and discusses how Churchill's past experiences, particularly the Gallipoli campaign, influenced his decision-making during World War II…
Sunday Post

Sunday Post: The Unexpected American Connection at Gloucester Cathedral

Welcome to the Sunday Post, your exclusive article about something lovely and British delivered to your inbox every Sunday. This week, we explore the unexpected American connection we discovered on our visit to Gloucester Cathedral a few months ago. It's a fascinating, and strange story! 

Member Update


We are now 164 paid members strong! As always, welcome to all the new members who joined in the last week. We're so glad to…
Sunday Post

Sunday Post: Visiting Laurie Lee Country in the Cotswolds

Member Update


We did it! We smashed our goal of 150 new members, and ended up 160 paid members! Welcome to all the new members! We hope you enjoy your first Sunday Post this week. In case you missed the announcement earlier this week, we will begin sharing monthly desktop wallpapers with members of the club, just another lovely little benefit for everyone.

Now, we begin the work to get our membership…
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