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Sunday Post: State of the Friends of Anglotopia Club Annual Letter

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This week, I give members an update on how the club is doing and where we're going in the next year. All of this is possible because of your membership…

BONUS EPISODE: What’s on in London in June 2026, Royal Events, Exhibitions, Theatre, Heatwave Travel Tips

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In this special bonus episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas launches an experimental new monthly format: a London events guide covering what's actually on in the city this month…
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Episode 98: Best British History Books with Brendan Dowd from the History Nerds United Podcast

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas is joined by Brendan Dowd — West Point graduate, Iraq War veteran, government consultant, and host of History Nerds United, one…
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Sunday Post: The Lake District Heritage Steam Railway in Miniature

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This week, following on from sharing my recent experience on the Hardknott Pass, I share what I did right after, which involved a steam train (I am me, after all). 

Episode 97: City of Dreaming Spires – The Anglotopia Guide to Oxford – Travel, Tips, and Tricks

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In this solo episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas delivers his definitive guide to Oxford — his favorite city in England outside of London and the subject of his…
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Sunday Post: My First Flight to Britain in 2001

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For this week's Sunday Post, I take us back in time to my first visit to Britain in the summer of 2001 with my mother.

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Episode 96: Churchill the Writer – Gary Stiles on My Early Life and the Craft Behind the Legend

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Dr. Gary L. Stiles — physician, medical researcher, former Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Research at Duke University, and…
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Sunday Post: Peak Happiness - Driving the Hardknott Pass

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This week, I revisit one of my favorite travel memories, driving one of Britain's steepest roads in a rental car.

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Episode 95: Lights, Camera, Britain: A Film Scholar on What Makes British Cinema So Distinctively British

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Spencer Murphy — Assistant Professor in Media and Communications at Coventry University, specialist in film theory and cross-cultural…
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Sunday Post: Hadrian’s Wall Update - 100 Days to Go

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This week, I give one of my semi-regular updates on preparing to walk Hadrian’s Wall as we pass an important (to me) milestone. 

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Operational Note: No New Podcast This Week

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Apologies for the out ot sequence email, but I forgot to put this in the Sunday Post yesterday in the member update section. There won't be a…

Sunday Post: Exploring Pembroke Castle

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This week, we head back to explore Wales and its fascinating history at Pembroke Castle in a new article from Laura Porter, who visits a previous guest on the Anglotopia…

Episode 94: The Tudor Podcast Pioneer – Heather Teysko on Obsession, Community & TudorCon 2026

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas is joined by Heather Teysko — host of the Renaissance English History Podcast, founder of TudorCon, and one of the true…
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Sunday Post: Behind the Scenes of 'Searching for the Heart of England'

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This week, I give a behind-the-scenes look at the editing process for my new book, Searching for the Heart of England.

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Episode 93: 600 Years in One House – Magnus Throckmorton on Coughton Court & Its Extraordinary History

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Publisher's Note: I'm sorry that this is a day late. There was a hiccup with the production of this episode that required some extra time to sort out. 

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We Want Your Questions about Britain for our 100th Episode Q&A

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A quick but exciting announcement from Jonathan: the Anglotopia Podcast is approaching its 100th episode, and to celebrate, Jonathan and Jackie — Mrs. Anglotopia herself — are sitting down together…
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Sunday Post: Laura Porter's Move to Wales One Year On

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This week, Laura Porter is back to give us an update on what life has been like in Wales for her over the last year. 

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Episode 92: Tudor 101 – A Complete Crash Course in England’s Most Dramatic Dynasty With Sarah Morris

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas is joined by Sarah Morris — creator of the Tudor Travel Guide, author of multiple Tudor books, including her novel about…
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Sunday Post: Elizabeth 100 - What the Queen Meant to Me

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This week, I have a special essay about the Queen that I've been working on for a special publication we have coming out in a few weeks.

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Episode 91: Roundabouts, Speed Cameras & Country Lanes – Driving in Britain Explained With a Retired UK Traffic Cop

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Ben Pearson — retired West Yorkshire Police traffic officer, Police Interceptors TV veteran, bestselling author, and mental health…
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