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Monthly Desktop Wallpaper: Golden Sunlight at Basildon Park National Trust



When we visited Basildon Park last autumn, it was towards the end of the day, and we were treated to the most beautiful low-autumn golden sunlight. It made for a perfect visit to this special National Trust property. It's hard to capture on camera - the camera either dulls it, or overcompensates and it never looks quite right. When I was on the front porch of the house, I looked up, pointed…
Sunday Post

Sunday Post: A host of golden daffodils


It's February, and soon we will begin seeing the shoots of spring - in England, one of those signs of spring is the daffodil. So, this week we explore the natural and cultural history of this beautiful little flower and how England appreciates it. 

Member Update


We are now 170 members strong! Welcome to the new member (who joined today!). Apologies again for the lack of an early podcast this week. The…
Desktop Wallpapers

Monthly Free Desktop Wallpaper - Basildon Park Grounds



Welcome to all the members who have joined the free tier of the Friends of Anglotopia Club in the last month. One of your benefits is a monthly free desktop wallpaper (existing members, of course, will also get the wallpapers!). Our hope is that you will enjoy these little bits of Britain enough to become a paying member of the Friends of Anglotopia Club.

This month's wallpaper was taken last October on…
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…
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