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Anglotopia @anglotopia.bsky.social · Nov 12
So, I guess we're doing Bluesky now? Hello everyone. We're Anglotopia. We were founded in 2007 and are a giant American-based website dedicated to British Travel, History, and Culture. We import British products to the USA, publish books about Britain, and have a podcast.
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London Alert: Regent Street to Close to Traffic for Festive Shopping Event December 6th - Londontopia
One of London's most famous shopping streets will transform into a pedestrian-only winter wonderland next month as Regent Street hosts a day-long festive - Christmas, Christmas, Shopping Guide and Tips for London Alert: Regent Street to Close to Traffic for Festive Shopping Event December 6th
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November 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Great British Buildings: Tower of London
Few buildings in Britain—or indeed the world—carry the weight of history, myth, and architectural significance as the Tower of London. For nearly a - Uncategorized
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November 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Great British Icons: The Great Western Railway
The Great Western Railway—affectionately known as "God's Wonderful Railway" to its admirers and "Great Way Round" to its detractors—stands as one of - Uncategorized
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November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Brit Buzz: The Cat Burglar
I was at my sister's last week and she has a compact little cat called Peggy. Despite the fact that she was commandeering a really comfy chair and looked like...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Bridget Jones Immortalized in Bronze: New Leicester Square Statue Celebrates British Rom-Com Icon - Londontopia
One of Britain's most beloved fictional Londoners has taken her rightful place among cinema's greatest characters. A new statue of Bridget Jones was - Movies Guide and Tips for Bridget Jones Immortalized in Bronze: New Leicester Square Statue Celebrates British Rom-Com Icon
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November 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Britain's Underground Railroad: Rescuing Refugees from Totalitarian States
In the darkest chapters of the 20th century, when totalitarian regimes unleashed unprecedented persecution against their own peoples, Britain emerged as a - Uncategorized
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November 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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We Are All Together: The Story of The Beatles’ “I Am The Walrus”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og-yjQGzIS8 A few days ago, I talked with my therapist about The Beatles. At one point, she mentioned that there always - Beatles, British Music
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November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Letter to America: Remembrance And Why It's So Important to the British
It’s been a quiet fortnight in the sleepy market town of Horsham, West Sussex. We’ve put the Bonfire Nights behind us (when it was decidedly not a quiet - British History, Letter to America, World War I Era, World War II
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November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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The Notting Hill Film Lover's Guide to the Real Notting Hill - Londontopia
Anglophiles all over the world love the film Notting Hill, and many make a pilgrimage to this West London neighborhood to see the real place that provided - Site News Guide and Tips for The Notting Hill Film Lover's Guide to the Real Notting Hill
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November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Great London Icons: Fish and Chips - Londontopia
Few things are more quintessentially British—and more deeply woven into London's cultural fabric—than fish and chips. This humble meal of battered fish - Site News Guide and Tips for Great London Icons: Fish and Chips
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November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Friends of Anglotopia: Visiting Laurie Lee Country in the Cotswolds
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
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November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Sponsored Post: Win a Tudor Tour of England with Simply Tudor Tours
Editor's Note: This is a sponsored post from our friends at Simply Tudor Tours. What if your next great Tudor adventure was completely free? Our friends - Uncategorized
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November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Great British Buildings: Tate Modern - Former Power Station Turned Museum
Standing magnificently on the south bank of the Thames, Tate Modern represents one of the most audacious architectural transformations in British history. - Uncategorized
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November 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Great British Icons: The Christmas Number One - Britain's Festive Music Battle
Every December, Britain engages in one of its most beloved and fiercely contested cultural traditions: the race for the Christmas Number One. This coveted - Uncategorized
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November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Whitechapel Gallery Unveils Major 125th Anniversary Programme for 2026 - Londontopia
East London's pioneering Whitechapel Gallery is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2026 with an ambitious programme of exhibitions and events that - Site News Guide and Tips for Whitechapel Gallery Unveils Major 125th Anniversary Programme for 2026
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November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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National Gallery to Host First UK Exhibition of Pioneering 16th-Century Woman Painter - Londontopia
The National Gallery will make history next spring by staging the first UK exhibition dedicated solely to Catharina van Hemessen, one of Europe's earliest - Site News Guide and Tips for National Gallery to Host First UK Exhibition of Pioneering 16th-Century Woman Painter
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November 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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From Music Hall to Monty Python: A History of British Comedy as Anti-Authoritarian Weapon
In the grand tradition of British defiance against tyranny, no weapon has proven more enduring or effective than laughter. From the bawdy irreverence of - Uncategorized
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November 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Living History: 10 of the Oldest British Companies Still Operating Today
Britain's rich commercial history has produced some of the world's most enduring businesses. While many ancient companies have long since disappeared, a - Uncategorized
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November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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British Museum to Unveil Major Samurai Exhibition Separating Myth from Reality - Londontopia
The British Museum is set to challenge everything you think you know about samurai with a groundbreaking new exhibition opening next February. Samurai, - Site News Guide and Tips for British Museum to Unveil Major Samurai Exhibition Separating Myth from Reality
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November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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London Named World's Best City for 2026 (But Londontopians Already Knew That) - Londontopia
We hate to say "we told you so," but... we told you so. For the 11th consecutive year, London has been crowned the World's Best City by Resonance - Site News Guide and Tips for London Named World's Best City for 2026 (But Londontopians Already Knew That)
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November 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Great London Icons: The London Tube Font - Londontopia
When you descend into a London Underground station, you're immediately surrounded by one of the most recognizable typefaces in the world. The crisp, clean - Site News Guide and Tips for Great London Icons: The London Tube Font
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November 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Chiswick House Opens Its Doors for Enchanting Georgian Christmas Experience - Londontopia
For the first time in its 296-year history, the magnificent Chiswick House will open its interior to the public for Christmas, offering visitors a rare - Site News Guide and Tips for Chiswick House Opens Its Doors for Enchanting Georgian Christmas Experience
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November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 77 - Anglotopia Guide to Churchill’s Britain - Where Churchill Lived, Worked, and Made History
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan Thomas takes listeners on a journey through significant locations in Britain associated with Sir - Anglotopia Podcast, British History, Featured, Travel Guides, Winston Churchill, World War II
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November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Blenheim Palace Announces Major 2026 Exhibition Celebrating Sir John Vanbrugh's Architectural Genius for 'Vanburgh 300'
Immersive 'Blueprints of Power' experience marks 300 years since the death of the 'Rockstar of English Baroque' Blenheim Palace is preparing to celebrate - Uncategorized
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November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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V&A East Museum to Open in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park This Spring (2026) - Londontopia
Image credit: © Niall Hodson London's newest cultural destination celebrates creativity, making, and east London's vibrant heritage London's cultural - Site News Guide and Tips for V&A East Museum to Open in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park This Spring (2026)
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November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM