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Sunday Post: Hadrian’s Wall Training Update - Wall History From the Normans to the Border Wars

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This week, I give another regular update on my plans to walk Hadrian’s Wall next year, and as we explore the history of this…

Episode 79: Celebrating British Christmas as a British Expat Living in the USA – Jolly Posh Foods

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast sponsored by Jolly Posh Foods, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Lucy Pask, a British expat in Chicago, about the significance of British food…
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Sunday Post: A Very London Christmas day out

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This week, I built a time machine and went back to 2013 and wrote about a Christmas day out in London we had when we visited for a month over…

Sunday Post: The Village Built Out of Spite

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This week, I share another excerpt from my upcoming book, Searching for the Heart of Britain, about a special village in Dorset that was built out of spite and…

Episode 78: Did Churchill Know? Unraveling the Myths of the Coventry Blitz and Wartime Espionage

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In this episode, historian Dr. Chris Smith discusses the Coventry Blitz, marking its 85th anniversary. He explores the myths surrounding the event, particularly the narrative that Churchill sacrificed Coventry to…
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Sunday Post: Tea is the Glue That Holds Britain Together Culturally

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This week, we explore Tea and how it basically holds British society together, and has for most of its modern history! This is always a fun topic to explore. What's…

Sunday Post: The Castle Ruin and the New House it Replaced

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This week, I explore a special place I was surprised to discover I hadn't written about properly yet - a beautiful National Trust property that includes not one but two…

Episode 77: Anglotopia Guide to Churchill’s Britain – Where Churchill Lived, Worked, and Made History

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan Thomas takes listeners on a journey through significant locations in Britain associated with Sir Winston Churchill. The discussion begins with key sites…
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Sunday Post: The Pure Joy of Autumn in England

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This week, I write about how Autumn in England is pretty much the best kind of Autumn that a person can experience. 

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Episode 76: Craftland – A Journey Through Britain’s Disappearing Crafts with Author James Fox

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with art historian and broadcaster James Fox about his new book 'Craftland: In Search of Lost Arts and Disappearing…
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Sunday Post: Preparing for Hadrian’s Wall October Update and Why Was the Wall Abandoned?

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This week, I talk about some major updates on my quest to walk Hadrian's Wall next summer, then we explore why the wall was abandoned and what happened to it…

Episode 75: Exploring Britain on $100 a Day – Complete Anglotopia Guide to the UK on a Budget

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan Thomas discusses how to travel around Britain on a budget of $100 a day. He shares practical tips on accommodation, transportation, attractions…
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Sunday Post: A Secret Place Where Time Stands Still

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I've written about Calke Abbey several times before. But when I was putting together Searching for the Heart of Britain, I knew I would have to share a chapter about…

Episode 74: Historian Julie Summers – Vogue, Jambusters, Country Houses, and the Hidden Stories of Britain’s Home Front

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with historian Julie Summers about her extensive work in uncovering the hidden corners of 20th-century British history. They discuss…
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Sunday Post: Chasing the RAF Red Arrows

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In celebration of finishing my latest memoir about Britain (I finished the last chapter Friday!) - Searching for the Heart of Britain - I'm sharing another excerpt - and one…

Episode 73: Exploring the Wonders of Wales with Welsh Travel Guide Amanda Whitehead of Conwy Tours

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Amanda Whitehead, an official Wales guide with 25 years of experience. They discuss the unique aspects of Welsh…
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Sunday Post: The Edge of the Roman World at Hardknott Roman Fort

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This week I wrote about a special place I visited back in 2018 - the Hardknott Roman Fort in Cumbria, which was one of Rome's furthest outposts in Britain. 

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Episode 72: From Belvoir Castle to Heritage Tech Pioneer – Lady Violet Manners

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In this engaging episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Lady Violet Manners shares her unique experiences growing up in Belvoir Castle, discussing the rich history of her family and the castle…
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Sunday Post: The Imperfect Perfect London Hotel

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This week, I share another excerpt from my upcoming book 'Searching for the Heart of Britain' - this original chapter is about our favorite hotel in London, which we've gone…

Episode 71: Introducing Spilling the Tea – New British Expat in the USA Column with Amanda Graves

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas welcomes Amanda Graves, a British expat who shares her unique experiences of living in America since 1985. Amanda discusses her…
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