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:

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, historian and author Katherine Carter offers a fascinating look into her new book, Churchill's Citadel, which examines Winston Churchill's pivotal “wilderness years” of the 1930s. Katherine shares her lifelong passion for history and her journey to becoming Chartwell’s curator, diving into how this beloved Kent home became Churchill’s personal headquarters for intelligence gathering and diplomacy. She reveals the unique domestic life at Chartwell, with…

The October Membership Drive is over, and while we didn't meet our new goal of 200 members, we did add quite a few new members, so it's a success in my book. Welcome everyone! Over the next few months, we'll continue our quest to get 200 members so we can remove the Google ads from Anglotopia. I know we'll get there!

The podcast will return this week and resume a…

We're now 122 members strong! Welcome to all the new members! We hope you enjoy our weekly love letters to Britain.

There's no podcast coming this week, we just wanted everyone to know so they weren't expecting their early podcast on Wednesday. We'll be back next week, and almost every week until the end of the year with some great interviews and travel content (we recently recorded interviews with Adrian…

In this captivating episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, we sit down with historian and author Sophie Shorland to discuss her new book, The Lost Queen: The Surprising Life of Catherine of Braganza. Sophie takes us through the life of this often-overlooked queen, whose marriage to Charles II played a pivotal role in shaping Anglo-Portuguese relations, Britain's cultural landscape, and the introduction of tea drinking to the UK. The conversation dives into…

This week we got our membership up to 121 members! Welcome to all the new members! We hope you enjoy this lovely bit of Britain in your inbox every Sunday! 

We wanted to let everyone know that there will not be a podcast the week of November 1st, so there won't be an early episode release. The podcast will resume on November 8th, and we have several great episodes in…

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, journalist and historian Robert Hutton discusses his book ‘The Illusionist,’ which explores the life of Colonel Dudley Clark, a master of military deception during World War II. Hutton reveals how Clark’s innovative strategies and eccentric personality played a crucial role in shaping the course of the war, particularly through psychological warfare and deception techniques. The conversation delves into Clark’s colorful life in Cairo, his relationship…

Editor's Note: For this month's feature article read, we are presenting an article about St Dunstan in the East, a church that was destroyed during the London Blitz and subsequently turned into a pubic garden ruin. This article was written by Laura Porter.

While this has the name of a church it is actually a City of London garden. St Dunstan in the East (the church) was damaged during World War Two…

Our October membership drive is going well; we now have 118 members! Welcome to all the new members! I hope you enjoy our little club and what we're building!

Here are some highlights from the chat community this week - come along and join us:

Please Share The Story Of Your First Visit to Britain
First look at The Hardacres - The Next Downton Abbey?
On 30 September 1957, BBC…

In this special sponsored episode of the Anglotopia podcast, we interview Ben Elman, founder of datingacrossthepond.com (formerly Date British Guys). We discuss the history and evolution of Ben's international dating platform, exploring the unique challenges and benefits of transatlantic relationships. The conversation covers cultural differences in dating between the UK and US, the appeal of British accents, and how communication styles vary between the two countries. Ben shares insights on building trust…

The big news this week is that we launched a big membership drive for October. We want to reach 200 members by the end of the month, if we do, we can remove the Google Ads from Anglotopia. It's gone well so far; we're up to 116 members! So, a big Anglotopia welcome to all the new members who have joined us this week. The Sunday Post is our primary…

This week on the Anglotopia Podcast, we interview author and podcaster Tom Salinsky and explore his new book Red Dwarf: Discovering the TV Series, a deep dive into the beloved British sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf. Tom discusses his inspiration for the book, covering every episode, and how the BBC's skepticism of sci-fi made Red Dwarf an underdog that grew into a cult classic. The interview touches on the show's humor…

Here are a couple of important updates for members. Monthly members will be charged on Monday night for the next month (custom monthly subscribers are charged on the 7th of each month). I just wanted to remind everyone so there are no surprises. In October, we will begin a new marketing push to get our membership from 107 to 200. Stay tuned!

I'd like to get the member's chat forum…

As part of our ongoing series of special podcasts about Winston Churchill in the build-up to the International Churchill Conference in October, this week we interview Timothy Riley, the Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator of America’s National Churchill Museum. We’ll discuss the history of just how a Sir Christopher Wren church ended up in Fulton, Missouri, and its connections to Winston Churchill. We’ll also talk about the…

There's not much to report this week; we're holding at 107, but I expect that to change once we can implement our fall membership promotion. Here are some highlights from the member's forum this week:

This week on the Anglotopia Podcast, we discuss the unique experiences and challenges faced by American drivers navigating the roads of the UK. We share personal anecdotes, practical tips, and insights into the cultural differences in driving, including the importance of understanding road signs, speed limits, and the etiquette of driving in a foreign country. We also discuss the quirks of roundabouts, the nuances of renting a car, and the significance of…

The plan for the Friends of the Anglotopia Club was that in addition to the weekly Sunday Post articles, we would also publish one feature article/long read a month. We've been working away to make that happen, and it's taken a little longer than planned. We planned to publish these special articles on the 15 of the month. 

Since this article is already very long, when the 15th coincides with…

As part of our ongoing series about Winston Churchill in the lead-up to the International Churchill Society Conference in London in October, this week we interview author Robert Schmuhl about his new book 'Mr. Churchill in the White House.' The conversation explores the history and relationship between Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. Robert Schmuhl, the author of 'Mr. Churchill in the White House' discusses the dynamics between…

Nothing much to report this week, other than that we're now 107 members strong! We're working on something special to get some more members later this month, but current members will benefit. Stay tuned! Don't forget to stop by the Member's Forum this week.

Here are some discussion highlights from the last week:

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie discuss tips and tricks for having a great transatlantic travel experience. They cover topics such as the different classes of travel, the importance of timing your flight, and the need for rest on the plane. They also provide advice on how to combat jet lag and make the most of your first day in a new time zone. Other tips include bringing…