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Sunday Post: Behind the Scenes at Stourhead House

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For this week's Sunday Post, I uncovered an interview from our deep archive that I never properly wrote about, and turned it into a lovely long-read about the behind-the-scenes workings…

Free Monthly Desktop Wallpapers: Burford, England

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I'm woefully late this month in sharing the free desktop wallpapers for everyone. So, in compensation, I thought I would share three instead of one!

These pictures were taken back…

Monthly Long-Read: Britain’s Railways at 200 - A Brief History

Monthly Long-Reads
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In 2025, Britain is celebrating 200 years since the advent of the first regular passenger railway. As with most anniversaries like this, Britain is celebrating these two centuries of railway…

Episode 55: Rules, Britannia Revisited – A Returned British Expat Reflects with Toni Hargis

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with writer Tony Hargis about her experiences returning to Britain after living in the US for nearly three decades…
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Sunday Post: The Pure Ecstasy of Planning

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This week, I talk about Britain a little differently. I write about how I plan our trips, how they come about, how I make the most of them, and the…

Episode 54: A Chat With the Man Who Walked the Entire Coast of Great Britain

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas interviews photographer and adventurer Quintin Lake about his remarkable journey walking the entire coastline of Great Britain. Over five years…
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New Exclusive Discounts for Members on British Magazines

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This email is outside of our usual sequence of emails to let you know that we've just finalized an exclusive offer for Friends of Anglotopia Members. We've partnered with Chelsea…

Sunday Post: My First Trip to Britain Thanks to Mum

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This week, in honor of my mother for Mother's Day, I wanted to share the story of my first trip to Britain in the distant past of 2001, a story…

Episode 53: How to Do London on a Budget of $100 a Day

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan Thomas discusses the new goal for the Friends of Anglotopia membership club and shares insights on how to explore London on a…
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Sunday Post: Riding in London's Black Taxis

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In celebration of our announcement for the expansion of the Friends of Anglotopia Club to include a monthly feature article about London, I thought I would share an excerpt from…

Episode 52: The Global Dimensions of the American Revolution With Historian John Ferling

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas engages historian John Ferling in a deep exploration of the American Revolution, emphasizing its global implications and the international dynamics…
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Sunday Post: Birds With a British Accent - The Dawn Chorus

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This week, I explore the wonder of England's magical dawn chorus of birdsong and compare it to the one I can experience here at home in Indiana. Plus, we update…

Monthly Long-Read Feature Article: Exploring Highgrove House and Gardens

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For more than 40 years, Highgrove House in Gloucestershire has served as the private family home of the now King Charles III. It is one of the royal family's most…

Episode 51: Exploring the Enchantment of the Cotswolds with Tour Guide Roanna Stromberg-Smith

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Roanna Stromberg-Smith, a luxury Cotswold concierge and tour guide. They explore Roanna’s journey into tour guiding, the charm…
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Sunday Post: Our Tips for Driving from Land's End to John O'Groats

Sunday Post
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This week, I change format a little bit and share some of our tips for driving from Land's End to John o'Groats so you can have the best time. Some…

Episode 50: Anglotopia Unfiltered 50th Episode Q&A – Travel Tips, Tea Kettles & British Misadventures

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In this celebratory 50th episode of the Anglotopia podcast, hosts Jonathan and Jacqueline Thomas reflect on their journey through British travel, culture, and history. They engage with listeners through a…
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Sunday Post: WE DID IT! And Getting Lost in the Search for Melbury Hill

Sunday Post
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This week, the Friends of Anglotopia Club reaches a major milestone! And our article is another piece written for Dorset Magazine, which was never published as the magazine went bust…

Episode 49: Andrew Mellon vs. Winston Churchill – A Clash of Titans Over War Debt

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This conversation explores the complex relationship between American Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon and British Chancellor of the Exchequer Winston Churchill during the post-World War I era, an underexplored era of…
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Sunday Post: The American and Gold Hill

Sunday Post
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This week I'm doing something a little different and sharing an article I once wrote for a British magazine called Dorset Life, which is now defunct. The editor at the time wanted me to explain my love for Gold Hill in Shaftesbury for British people and tell it in an economical 1500 words - something I wasn't used to on a blog where my articles can be as long as I like…

Free Desktop Wallpapers: A Stately Home and Bluebells

Desktop Wallpapers
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I've decided to share two desktop wallpapers this month. First up is a lovely picture of Kingston Lacey, in Dorset. The second picture is a new edit of a bluebell wood picture I took almost ten years ago. It's spring now, so how could I not share a bluebell desktop wallpaper?