The Raeburn portrait, discovered during a house clearance in Surrey, sold at auction for £68,000 after being listed at just £300–£500 A portrait of Robert - Uncategorized

For over 125 years, Country Life magazine has chronicled the architecture, gardens, and social world of rural Britain. From stately homes to parish churches, from landscape design to country sports, the publication has become the definitive record of British heritage. In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with John Goodall, the magazine's architecture editor. His insights into British building history, the editorial process behind…

Winston Churchill remains one of history's most studied, most quoted, and most mythologized figures. But how much of what we think we know about him is actually true? The legends surrounding Britain's wartime leader range from inspiring to troubling—and separating fact from fiction requires careful examination. In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Justin Reash, formerly Executive Director of the International Churchill Society (ICS), to examine some of the most persistent myths about Churchill: his alleged alcoholism, his supposed depression, and accusations of racism.

Two new galleries dedicated to contemporary art will open in 2029, funded by a £10 million gift The Courtauld Gallery, beloved for its world-class collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces,...

Exeter stands as the ancient capital of Devon, where Roman walls embrace a magnificent medieval cathedral and 2,000 years of continuous habitation have created one of England's most historically rich...

It’s been a quiet fortnight in the sleepy market town of Horsham, West Sussex, so my wife and I went to Brighton for a bit of excitement, which may cause - Uncategorized

Part 1 of the Great Events in Colonial American History series. This is the beginning of a year-long series of articles about America's British history in - Uncategorized

This post was originally published last year as a ‘Sunday Post’ for the Friends of Anglotopia Membership Club. Members get exclusive first access to - Uncategorized

The airport has completed a £1 billion upgrade, becoming the world's largest to fully roll out next-generation CT scanners If you've flown through - Site News Guide and Tips for You Can Now Leave Laptops and Liquids in Your Bag at Heathrow Security

The Colonnade Hotel, which also hosted Sigmund Freud, is now under administration and seeking a buyer A piece of London history has quietly closed its - Site News Guide and Tips for Historic Little Venice Colonnade Hotel -Where Alan Turing Was Born Has Closed

In the summer of 1969, The Beatles gathered at Abbey Road Studios in St. John's Wood for what would be their final collaborative recording sessions. The - Site News Guide and Tips for Great Events in London History: The Beatles at Abbey Road (1969) - Rock's Most Iconic Album

Every Anglophile has fantasized about it: owning a genuine British castle, complete with towers, history, and perhaps a ghost or two. But what's the reality behind the dream? What does it actually take to maintain a medieval fortress in the 21st century? In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Peter Frost-Pennington, whose family has owned Muncaster Castle in Cumbria for over 800 years.

Buckingham Palace stands as perhaps the most famous residence in the world, serving as the official London home of Britain's monarchs since 1837 and the - Site News Guide and Tips for Great London Icons: Buckingham Palace - London's Royal Heart

The summer exhibition will bring together 150 works, including the iconic Portrait of the Artist's Mother This summer, Tate Britain will present a - Site News Guide and Tips for Tate Britain to Stage Europe's Largest James McNeill Whistler Retrospective in 30 Years

For a donation starting at £100, you can have your name inscribed on a Welsh slate that will sit atop Britain's Greatest Palace for centuries Here's an - Uncategorized

If you've ever seen a Hovis bread commercial, you've seen Shaftesbury. The town's Gold Hill—a steep, cobblestoned lane flanked by thatched cottages—has become one of the most photographed scenes in England. But there's far more to this ancient Dorset hilltop town than its famous street. In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Kerry Jones, an American who fell in love with Shaftesbury and now calls it home.

Planning a trip to Britain comes with endless questions. When should you go? How much should you budget? Can you really see anything during a layover? And for those dreaming bigger: is moving to the UK even possible? In this Q&A episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, hosts Jonathan and Jackie Thomas tackle the questions that land in their inbox most frequently, drawing on years of personal experience traveling to and living in Britain.

The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities represents one of the world's oldest and most famous sporting rivalries, captivating audiences for - Uncategorized

The first major UK exhibition in over two decades will explore how the Mexican artist became a global icon This summer, Tate Modern will welcome the most - Site News Guide and Tips for Tate Modern to Host Major Frida Kahlo Exhibition This Summer

Gloucester stands as one of England's most historically significant cities, where Roman legions established their stronghold, medieval pilgrims flocked to - British City Guides, England City Guides, Featured, Travel, Travel Guides

On this month’s full moon, Peter Gabriel posted a new song called “Been Undone.” It’s alright, but I doubt it’s one of his best. Indeed, as I write this, - British Music

Happy New Year, everyone! I’ve just returned from my first Christmas and New Year in the UK since 2021, and this time around we brought along one - Christmas, Columns, Spilling the Tea

Step into the fairytale world of the beloved children's book starting February 2026 If you grew up pulling tiny letters out of the pages of The Jolly - London News, Museums, Special Exhibitions Guide and Tips for The Postal Museum Celebrates 40 Years of The Jolly Postman with First-Ever Exhibition

This post was originally published last year as a ‘Sunday Post’ for the Friends of Anglotopia Membership Club. Members get exclusive first access to long-read articles about British Travel, History, and...

On March 9, 2000, the London Eye officially opened to the public, three months behind schedule but in time to become the most successful paid tourist - Featured, Great Events in London History, History Guide and Tips for Great Events in London History: The Opening of the London Eye (2000) - A Wheel for the Millennium