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Sunday Post: Why This Georgian House in Berkeley Is One of the Most Important Places in Human History

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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…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 44: Exploring Churchill’s D-Day Strategy with Allen Packwood

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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…

Sunday Post: The Unexpected American Connection at Gloucester Cathedral

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Welcome to the Sunday Post, your exclusive article about something lovely and British delivered to your inbox every Sunday. This week, we explore the unexpected American connection we discovered on our visit to Gloucester Cathedral a few months ago. It's a fascinating, and strange story! 

Member Update


We are now 164 paid members strong! As always, welcome to all the new members who joined in the last week. We're so glad to…

Sunday Post: Visiting Laurie Lee Country in the Cotswolds

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Member Update


We did it! We smashed our goal of 150 new members, and ended up 160 paid members! Welcome to all the new members! We hope you enjoy your first Sunday Post this week. In case you missed the announcement earlier this week, we will begin sharing monthly desktop wallpapers with members of the club, just another lovely little benefit for everyone.

Now, we begin the work to get our membership…

Introducing Monthly Desktop Wallpapers for Members!

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During our New Year's new member push last week, I promised that if we reached 150 members, we would unveil a new membership benefit. Well, we hit that target - and beyond. We're now 159 members strong! Welcome to all the new members!

The new membership benefit for everyone is free monthly desktop wallpapers of beautiful British places or things. Every month, we'll dig into our archive and find a beautiful picture…

Sunday Post: Snowdrops - England's Winter Flower

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Member Update


We decided to do a New Year's membership drive and are welcoming several new members this week. We're very close to 150 members, and when we get there, we can unveil something we think everyone will love (and add value to your club membership).

Also, do you know anyone you think would like a free membership to the club? A kind patron who would like to remain anonymous has purchased…

Sunday Post: New Year's On Gold Hill

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Member Update


We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas! We are now 138 members strong. Let's give a big Anglotopia welcome to the new members who were gifted subscriptions for Christmas! Welcome!

Here are some highlights from the chat community this week:

Sunday Post: Christmas on Gold Hill

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Member Update


We've welcomed a few new members this week - we're now at 137 members, with a few gift members to join us after Christmas. Don't forget, you can give the gift of a subscription to the Anglotopia Club here. 

We want to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas, and a very happy New Year (though we'll be back next week with another Sunday Post as scheduled!). 

Here are some…

Sunday Post: British TV and Christmas

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Member Update


We're now at 135 members! Welcome! There are also a few new gift memberships in the queue that will be active on Christmas. We wanted to remind everyone that you can give the gift of a membership in the Friends of Anglotopia Club and then schedule the delivery of the message for Christmas. You can send a gift membership here. If you have an Anglophile in your life, it's a…

Podcast Update - Temporary Hiatus

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Hi All - 

We just wanted to let everyone know that the podcast is currently on hiatus until the New Year, so there won't be early releases until January. We're already scheduling some great interviews and topics for next year - we can't wait to share them with you! Now, if you're behind on all the podcasts we've been putting out, you can catch up!

Cheers,
Jonathan & Jackie

Sunday Post: A Golden Autumn Afternoon at Basildon Park - A House of Empire, War, and Survival

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Member Update


We are now 134 members strong! Thank you to everyone who joined recently. We're building something really special here, and we're happy to have you here!

One of our priorities for 2025 is to integrate the club more directly with Anglotopia.net so we can increase visibility and, hopefully, membership in the club. We are starting to import over the Sunday Posts onto Anglotopia, and putting them behind the Memberful paywall…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 43 - Anglotopia Returns to England - Our Impressions and Experience Reports - Part 1

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie share their experiences from a recent trip to England, highlighting the long-awaited return to the country, unique events attended, and the charm of London. The conversation covers the International Churchill Conference and cultural experiences, including visits to historic sites and art exhibitions. They reflect on their dining experiences and the beauty of British culture, providing listeners with travel tips and insights into…

Sunday Post: Thinking of Churchill

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Member Update


Thanks to our Black Friday/Cyber Monday promotion, we've welcomed a large number of new members - we're now at 133 Members! Woohoo!

Here are some highlights from the member's forum this week - come along and join the conversation:

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 42: Exploring Thornbury Castle in Person in the Cotswolds Part 2

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Following on from last week’s history of Thornbury Castle, this week in Part Two, we take a tour around the castle in person. In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, we take listeners on a captivating tour of Thornbury Castle in Gloucestershire, guided by local historian Tony Cherry. The conversation delves into the rich history of the castle, its architectural features, and the life of Edward Stafford, the 3rd Duke of Buckingham…

Monthly Feature: Exploring the Tiptree Jam Museum

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I'm sorry for the delay in getting you this month's feature article. I have been unwell this week, so I'm behind on everything. For this month's feature, we sent longtime Anglotopia contributor Laura Porter to take a tour of the Tiptree Jam Museum and Tea Room. I dare you to read this article and not get hungry for your favorite British jams!

Exploring the Tiptree Jam Museum


In a quiet village in…

Sunday Post: A Visit to the Famous Gloucester Services

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Member Update


No new members this week. There will be an early podcast this week, part 2 of our two-part series of Thornbury Castle.

Highlights from the chat forum this week:

New Wallace and Gromit Film Trailer!
The Outrun - New Drama Set in Orkney
Hadrian’s Wall Tour/Hike
PBS Unveils First Look at Miss Austen
Let’s Talk Favorite British Christmas Films
What’s your favorite British TV Christmas Special?

Sunday Post: A Visit

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 41: Exploring the Rich History of Thornbury Castle in the Cotswolds Part 1

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This episode of the Anglotopia podcast delves into the rich history of Thornbury Castle, a Tudor castle in Gloucestershire, with resident historian Tony Cherry. The conversation explores the castle’s significance, its connection to historical figures like Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and the dramatic tales of the Stafford family. Listeners will learn about the castle’s architectural features, its evolution over the centuries, and the luxurious experience it offers today. The episode concludes…

Sunday Post: A Grand Sunday Day Out in Autumnal England

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Member Update 


We've added a few new members this week, and we're now up to 124 members! Welcome! Apoligies the monthly long-read is delayed by a few days, but it'll be coming out this week. It's worth the wait!

Also, we've enabled yearly gift subscriptions. If you have an Anglophile friend who would like to have a membership in the Friends of Anglotopia Club, you can order a 1-year gift subscription…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 40: The Power and the Glory: The Golden Age of the British Country House with Adrian Tinniswood

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with historian Adrian Tinniswood about his latest book, ‘The Power and the Glory,’ which explores the golden age of British country houses from 1870 to 1914. They discuss the evolution of these estates, the impact of new money and technology, the changing roles of servants, and the societal scandals that characterized this fascinating period in British history. In this conversation, Jonathan…

Sunday Post: A Literary Pilgrimage: My Love Affair with Hatchards

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Member's Update

We are now 120 members strong! Thank you for being a member of this special little club. Now that we've returned from our recent trip to Britain, we'll have many articles coming up about all the wonderful things we saw and did. Stay tuned!

Here are some highlights from the chat community this week: