Sunday Post: April Hadrian’s Wall Training Update
This week, I give a long overdue update on my plans to walk Hadrian’s Wall and how the training is going.
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Episode 90: The Real Yorkshire – A Blue Badge Guide’s Insider Guide to England’s Biggest County
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…
Sunday Post: The Elements of the Perfect British Pub
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
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 —…
Sunday Post: Smith & Son - The Little English Bookshop That Survived 150 Years in the Heart of Paris
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
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…
Sunday Post: Life Growing Up Near Hadrian's Wall
This week, we have a special feature article from regular Anglotopia contributor Toni Hargis, who writes a monthly column for us called Brit Buzz (read her lovely and funny…
Episode 87: How to Walk Hadrian’s Wall – Tips from the Man Who’s Done Every National Trail
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…
Sunday Post: Rights of Way - Walking in England
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
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…
Sunday Post: The Anglotopia Guide to Pembrokeshire by Laura Porter
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
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…
Bonus Episode – Don’t Make These Expensive Mistakes Traveling to Britain
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…
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
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…
Sunday Post: The Castle of Your Dreams: A Rainy Day at Bodiam Castle
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)
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
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
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
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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