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Happy Friday, everyone! We hope this email finds you well and that you are dreaming of your next British adventure!

We're excited to remind you that our private chat forum is now live at anglotopia.chat. It's already buzzing with fantastic discussions about British travel, history, and culture.
Haven't joined us yet? Here's what you're missing:
  • What British TV shows people are bingeing
  • Favorite British bands
  • Discussions on the latest British TV…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 29 - The Fascinating World of Country Life Magazine with John Goodall


In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, we interview John Goodall. John Goodall is the architectural editor of Country Life magazine, responsible for producing weekly articles on country houses in Britain and abroad. He has a background in medieval architecture and has written guidebooks for English Heritage. Goodall became interested in architecture while living abroad and developed a fascination with medieval buildings. He enjoys the privilege of visiting and writing about a…

Sunday Post: English Oak in the Air

Apologies for the late hour for this week's Sunday Post; we had a family matter come up unexpectedly (everything is fine now!). 

Member Update


A couple of big bits of news since last week. We hit our goal of 100 new members (now at 102, actually)! As a result, we set up the new chat room/forum this week, and it's up and running. You can access it by going to Anglotopia.chat, and…

Member Update: The New Chat/Forum is Ready For Members!


Hi, All. This is just an update to let you know that we've now set up the new private chat rooms and forums for everyone. You may have already gotten an email from the forum system letting you know your membership is approved (this was an automated thing, as we linked your Memberful Accounts here to the forum).

We're using Discourse for the chat rooms and forum mostly because it's super easy…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 28 - What's it like to own a castle?


What’s it like to own a castle in England? This week we talk to Peter Frost-Pennington, husband of the owner of Muncaster Castle in Cumbria, England. He shares the history and attractions of the castle. The castle is located in the Lake District National Park and is known for its strategic location on the coast and its connection to the Roman Empire. The castle has been in the Pennington family for over…

We Made it to 100 Members!



Just a quick update for everyone! Last night, just before House of the Dragon aired, we reached our 100-member milestone! Thank you for joining this lovely little club dedicated to all things lovely about Britain. We can now get to work on setting up the private chat room just for members. We've started the process, but it will take a few days to install and test everything. We'll have an update for…

Sunday Post: Scotland's Bridges and a Member Update

Member Update

We're very close to 100 members - we've been doing a big push this weekend, and as of the writing of this email, we're at 94 members. Hopefully, we'll hit our 100 target by tomorrow, and then we can begin setting up the private Forum/Chat room. We can't wait! Welcome to all the new members who joined last week. You're now in a happy place, and we can't wait to…

Sunday Post: The AA Shelter and Member Update

A couple of housekeeping items for the club this week. There won't be an early podcast this week. In case you didn't see our updates on social media, Anglotopia was hacked, and the sites were down for several days. We've spent the last few days getting everything back up and running (this club is hosted by someone else and was not affected). Because of this, we were unable to release last week's…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 27 - What's Life Like in a Small English Town like Shaftesbury, Dorset


What’s life like in a small English town with one of the most famous streets in the world? Shaftesbury, a town in Dorset, England, is famous for its iconic street called Gold Hill, which gained worldwide recognition through a TV commercial filmed there in 1973. The town has always been a draw for tourists, with its rich history and beautiful scenery. Keri Jones from the local radio station This is Alfred talks…

Sunday Post: The Book Market Under the Bridge

Just a quick member's update this week, and then we take you on a journey to a magical book market located underneath a bridge in London.

Member Update

Just a quick update for everyone this week - we've reached 80 members! Welcome to everyone who signed up last week. We hope you like what we're doing here, creating a lovely little positive corner of the internet where we can appreciate everything lovely…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 26 - Q&A


This week on the Anglotopia podcast, we take a break from the guests and answer listener questions. In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie answer questions about Britain from their listeners. They discuss topics such as when to visit England, how to spend a layover in London, and the must-see attractions in the city. They also share their personal experiences and recommendations for exploring London, including visiting Hyde Park…

Sunday Post: Stopping for Tea and Thoughtful Travel

This week, we bring you a brief member update, and this week's essay is on the British cultural habit of stopping for tea.

Also, come on England! We wish the England football team the best of luck in their match against Spain tonight in Berlin!

Member Update


This week, we reached 76 members! Welcome to all the new members who have signed up to come along on this little journey of celebration…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Author Jane Tippett Discusses Edward VIII - Was He a Nazi?

This week, we have a special guest, author Jane Tippett, who has written a new book about Edward VIII called Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII. Tippett discusses her book on the abdication crisis and King Edward VIII. She talks about her research process and the surprising access she had to the Royal Archives. Tippett explores Edward's role as a writer and the significance of his memoirs. She also…

Sunday Post: King Alfred’s Tower

This week, we have a short member update, and we explore a special tower in Wiltshire dedicated to an ancient king that looks much older than it actually is. Read on for details!

Member Update


We are very, very close to seventy members! Hopefully, we'll get to our 100-member goal by the end of the summer (and then we can invest in the software for the private chat room/forum). Thank you for…

Operational Note: No Early Podcast This Week

Hi, everyone. This is just a quick note to let everyone know that we will not be releasing a podcast this week. Since it's a long holiday weekend, we'll resume the scheduled releases next week. We have some fantastic interviews already in the can that we can't wait to share with you! Have a safe and happy holiday weekend! The Sunday Post will come out on Sunday as normal.

Sunday Post: June 30th - New Member Discount and Going on Great British Railway Journeys

This week, we have an important update for members paying monthly and we have our first new discount exclusive to members for British wooden puzzles. Finally, this week, I have a Sunday Post slightly related to British elections, but I promise it's not political in any way. How do Victorian trains and the 1997 general election connect? I'm going to tell you! It's really interesting, I promise!

Member Update


This is an…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 24 - Exploring the Off-the-beaten-path Gems of Bath and the West Country


Episode Description:

Jules Mittra, the founder of In and Beyond Bath, discusses travel in the West Country of England with a focus on Bath and the Cotswolds. He emphasizes the importance of thoughtful travel and experiencing the off-the-beaten-path gems of the region. Jules offers personalized tours for small groups, allowing for meaningful connections and engagement. He aims to make the tours more than just sightseeing by sharing the stories and significance behind…

Sunday Post: The Glories of Pubs With Rooms


Welcome to this edition of the Sunday Post. This week, we have a fun essay about the wonderfulness of pubs with rooms in Britain, one of my favorite genres of hotel, and we finish with a story of almost getting hypothermia in July.

Member Update


We made it to 61 members this week! Welcome to all the new members this week! Thank you for coming along on this journey. We have so…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 23 - Interview with English Cottage Vacation


We hope you're all having a good week so far. Today, we have your exclusive preview of the next episode of the Anglotopia Podcast. In this episode, we have our first guest - Laura Kurton, from English Cottage Vacation. They're a small company that provides bespoke vacations to England centered around their cottage in Dorset. They plan and provide everything for you to make the most of your trip (more details below).

Sunday Post: The Bath Road Toll Bridge

Welcome to the Sunday Post, your lovely little bit of Britain delivered to your inbox every Sunday. First, a few club member updates. Then we're going to tell you a story about a toll bridge (I promise it's interesting!)

Club Updates


I'm excited to report that we have reached 55 members in our first week! Thank you for signing up for the club; we hope this little island of positivity brings joy…
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