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…
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…
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…
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…
As April approaches, England's ancient woodlands are preparing for their most enchanting annual display. In this newsletter, I share my personal journey discovering the captivating bluebells that transform Britain's forest…
In the heart of Wiltshire stands Lacock Abbey, home to what might be the most important window ever photographed in human history. During my summer visit to this medieval abbey-turned-Tudor mansion, I stood before the unassuming latticed window where, in 1835, William Henry Fox Talbot created the world's oldest surviving photographic negative. This revolutionary moment—born from Talbot's frustration with his own poor drawing skills—established the negative-positive process that would become the foundation…
This week, we're taking you on a literary pilgrimage to one of England's most evocative historic sites – the humble cottage where Thomas Hardy was born and raised. In our featured article, I share my deeply personal journey to this National Trust treasure nestled in the heart of Dorset's countryside. Whether you're a devoted Hardy enthusiast or simply appreciate the connection between place and literary genius, you'll discover how this modest thatched…
Welcome back to the Sunday Post, your little bit of Britain in your inbox, every Sunday. This week we visit Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire, encounter some fascinating Royal History, but then we find ourselves in the middle of an American-style Halloween display.
Member Update
We're up to 174 members, 26 to go to our 200 member goal! I was going to let members know that we have a new book out, all…
This week was about recovering from the illness that took me down the previous week. So, I think we'll share another bit of writing from our archive that hasn't been seen on the website before. I've been thinking a lot lately about moving to England. Well, I'm always thinking about moving to England. I've probably thought it about it multiple times a day since I was 16 years old. But I've been…
I have been sick the past week and unable to write a new article for this week's Sunday Post, so rather than send nothing, I thought I would share an excerpt from one of my books that most of you probably haven't already read. The essay is about English Stately Homes. I initially based the essay off a similar one written by George Orwell in 1946, where he described the perfect English…
This week's Sunday Post is a little different. Walking recently, I wondered what British TV shows have been on the longest, and would completely fill my free time if I chose to watch them. After a lot of research, I've put together a massive list for Friends of Anglotopia of British TV shows with a lot of episodes. Watching these shows will immerse you in British culture, and transport you to Britain…
It's February, and soon we will begin seeing the shoots of spring - in England, one of those signs of spring is the daffodil. So, this week we explore the natural and cultural history of this beautiful little flower and how England appreciates it.
Member Update
We are now 170 members strong! Welcome to the new member (who joined today!). Apologies again for the lack of an early podcast this week. The…
This week, we tell you about a fun experience we had on our trip last autumn where we had the chance to visit (at the time) London's newest museum, the new Chelsea Pensioners Museum in the restored stableblock at the famous Royal Hospital Chelsea. Come with us as we explore this fascinating history and take a look at the special new museum.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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:
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!).