Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Driving in the UK: An American’s Survival Guide – Road Signs, Roundabouts, and Rental Car Blunders!


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…

Sunday Post: Exploring Rousham Hall in Oxfordshire

Editor's Note

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…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 32 - Unraveling the Roosevelt and Churchill 'Nude Bath' Story


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…

Sunday Post: Marking Two Years Since the Queen Left Us

Member Update

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:

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 31 - Transatlantic Travel Tips


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…

Sunday Post: Ham and Cheese Toasties at the Edge of Britain

Member Update


This is just a quick update to let monthly members know they were charged today for September. If your payment failed, you should be notified so that your payment information can be updated. Please do that soon so you don't miss anything! Thank you for your continued support!

The chat forum was down for a day this past week. I'm sorry for the downtime. It broke, and I had to…

No Early Podcast This Week!

Just a quick update to let everyone know there is no early podcast this week. Since it's a long holiday weekend, we'll hold off on releasing this week's scheduled podcast until next week. It'll be worth the wait! Jackie and I are back hosting together, talking about how to have the most comfortable transatlantic flights! There will be a Sunday post as regularly scheduled!

Don't forget to stop by https://anglotopia.chat/ and talk…

Sunday Post: Dreaming of Land Rovers

Member Update

Here are a few highlights from the chat forum this week. If you haven't stopped by, please come along and join the private conversation about all things British!

Dreaming of Land Rovers


Editor's Note: This was originally written a…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 30 - Debunking Churchill Myths: Alcoholism, Depression, and Racism with Justin Reash from the ICS

Episode Summary:


This week, we will talk about Sir Winston Churchill, the myths about him, and the upcoming Churchill conference in London with Justin Reash. Justin is the executive director of the International Churchill Society, and we discuss the work of the society and the upcoming International Churchill Conference. The society aims to keep the memory and legacy of Winston Churchill alive by promoting the values he embodied, such as freedom, democracy…

Sunday Post: The Georgian Flat

Member Update

There's not much to update this week, only to encourage everyone to pop over to Anglotopia.chat and join the conversation about all things British. We have lots of interesting threads going! Check it out here.

The Georgian Flat

I once stayed in an old Georgian terraced flat in the middle of the summer with a sick pregnant woman. It was… an interesting experience. 

The flat in question was located somewhere…

Join the Conversation at Our New Chat Forum!


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…