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Episode 90: The Real Yorkshire – A Blue Badge Guide’s Insider Guide to England’s Biggest County

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Tim Barber, Yorkshire Blue Badge guide and founder of Real Yorkshire Tours, for an in-depth traveler's guide to…
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Sunday Post: The Elements of the Perfect British Pub

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This week, we explore that great British institution of the local pub and what elements make a good one. 

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Episode 89: Inside the Brontë Parsonage – The Museum, the Moors & the Wuthering Heights Moment

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas is joined by Mia Ferullo, Digital Engagement Officer, and Sam, Programme Officer at the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, Yorkshire —…
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Sunday Post: Smith & Son - The Little English Bookshop That Survived 150 Years in the Heart of Paris

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This week, we have something a little different. Where I write about the most British thing I found... in Paris, France.

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Episode 88: Castles, Crime & Cake – A Retired British Copper’s Accidental Guide to History

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, host Jonathan Thomas sits down with retired British police officer, military veteran, and author John Donoghue to discuss his remarkable journey from the…
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Episode 87: How to Walk Hadrian’s Wall – Tips from the Man Who’s Done Every National Trail

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas welcomes back photographer and adventurer Quintin Lake to discuss the Hadrian's Wall National Trail. They explore Quintin's experiences walking the…
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Sunday Post: Rights of Way - Walking in England

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This week, I share an excerpt from my first book, Adventures in Anglotopia, that I haven't shared with the club before. It's about the right to walk the English countryside…

Episode 86: Codebreakers, Spies, and Secrets – The Truth About Bletchley Park and Alan Turing

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This episode of the Anglotopia Podcast delves into the hidden history of Bletchley Park, exploring its origins, growth, and the significant role it played during World War II. Dr. Chris…
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Sunday Post: The Anglotopia Guide to Pembrokeshire by Laura Porter

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This week, we have a special long-read from our long-time correspondent Laura Porter, who you may remember moved to Wales last year. She's written us up a lovely guide to…

Episode 85: The Poles – The Royal Family Henry VIII Tried to Erase With Adam Pennington

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In this engaging conversation, Adam Pennington, a Tudor and Plantagenet historian, shares his journey from a corporate media consultant to a full-time historian. He discusses his passion for Tudor history…
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Bonus Episode – Don’t Make These Expensive Mistakes Traveling to Britain

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After 25 years and roughly 25 trips across the Atlantic — including one where he ran out of money and had to beg his parents from a London phone box…
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Sunday Post: Hadrian’s Wall Planning Update and the Wall's History Into the Modern Era

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Time for one of my semi-regular updates on my plans and training to walk Hadrian’s Wall, and then we follow the wall's history…

Episode 84: Learning The Knowledge – A London Cabbie’s Guide to the City’s Hidden History

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Billy Cullen, a London taxi driver and history enthusiast, about the unique experience of navigating London's rich history…
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Sunday Post: The Castle of Your Dreams: A Rainy Day at Bodiam Castle

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This week, we explore a picture postcard castle in Kent that I wish I'd had more time to explore.

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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 83 - How the Beatles Built the Greatest Team Ever (And What We Can Learn)

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Note: The Podcast hiatus is now officially over! We have a fantastic line-up for you for the rest of the year! Stay tuned!

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Sunday Post: Exploring Winchester With Jetlag

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This week, we take you on an exploration of Winchester, which we decided to visit right after a long transatlantic flight. It was worth it!

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Sunday Post: A Perfect Birthday in Shaftesbury, Dorset

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Today is my birthday, so I thought it would be fun to take you on a trip I took over a decade ago to spend my birthday in Dorset. It's…

Sunday Post: Blists Hill - The Sounds of Progress

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This week, we visit Shropshire again, this time to a special living museum that connects me to my childhood and my ancestors. 

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Sunday Post: The Tiny Shropshire Town With a Global Connection

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With the winter Olympics approaching, I thought it would be fun to tell you about a little town in Shropshire with a big connection to world events that charmed me…