The Website for People Who Love Britain - Anglophiles
I came across this cushion and had to share - must have this for the Anglotopia office! Bring a little bit of Britain to your pad with the Aireshire cushions. Featuring a range of prints – from a map of the British Isles to a Union Jack - and backed with the Jack Wills navy and pink stripe – these really are the best of British. Cost is … [Read more...]
Last Chance to Get Two Free Nights Hotel in Britain The Big British Invite promotion ends this weekend so it's your last chance to book a flight to Britain and get two free nights hotel with your booking. 2013 is going to be a great year to Visit Britain and to encourage visitors - British Airways has launched a new sale offering up great … [Read more...]
A while back we put together a list of British attractions in the USA and it was very popular. So popular, the owner of one of the attractions got in touch with us with a special offer for Anglotopia readers. Anne Hathaway's Cottage Bed and Breakfast is a replica of the iconic Shakespeare location that has been turned into a beautiful B&B in … [Read more...]
Whittard of Chelsea, which has a store shipping from the USA, is offering up a great deal. You can save $10 off an order of $50 or you can save $20 off an order of $100 or more. A great way to save of excellent Tea goods from Britain! We always visit Whittard when we're in London. Click here to shop. When you checkout use coupon … [Read more...]
We've been working on it for months and hinting at it on our social media feeds and today is the day we're ready to release Anglotopia's Dictionary of British English: Brit Slang from A to Zed! We're really excited about this new book as we've had a lot of interest in it. Our new British Slang Dictionary features over 1,000 words of British … [Read more...]
British Airways and Visit Britain have launched a clever new sale on travel to the UK. The tagline is that you should come spend your holiday in a 60 Million acre island resort. Clever! Airfares to Britain from the USA are pretty good right now (try searching in shoulder seasons like the Spring and Fall). On top of good fares, BA is offering up … [Read more...]
1. Victoria Eggs Christmas Tea Towels and Aprons Remember the comforts of home with these fun aprons and tea towels. Inspired, designed and made in Great Britain. http://www.thebeeskneesbritishimports.com/very-british-christmas/ 2. Lovely Animal Mugs from Fenella Smith Any animal-lover would surely appreciate one of these cute … [Read more...]
To get your holiday shoppgeneric cialis onlineing off right, we're offering up both our guidebooks, 101 London Travel Tips and 101 Budget Britain Travel Tips for one low price of $19.99 plus FREE SHIPPING! You'll save a ton buying both at the same time. Perfect for planning your next trip to the UK or the perfect gift for the Anglophile in your … [Read more...]
We've come across this fantastic deal that we just had to share it. It's a great opportunity to own 10 classic British Movies in one DVD set for one low price. Ten great British films in one collection! Includes The Queen, Shakespeare in Love, Bridget Jones' Diary, The English Patient, The Very Thought of You, The Importance of Being Earnest, … [Read more...]
Two small annoucements we wanted to let everyone know about today. We now offer FREE SHIPPING on all of our guidebooks for sale in the Anglotopia Store. That's right - when you order any of our guidebooks, you only pay for the book and we'll mail it to you for FREE (USA and Canada only). We've also gotten a lot of requests to combine our two … [Read more...]
This is probably the most perfect doorstop we've ever seen. You can have your own little red phone box propping your door open. The BBC America Shop has them for just $19.98. Click Here to Check out the Red Phone Call Box Doorstop Call Box Doorstop Brighten any room with a cheerful spot of color, and keep your door right where … [Read more...]
This is probably the most perfect night light ever. We bought one for our son's room right after he was born and it was the perfect late night companion during feedings. It's exclusive to the BBC America Shop and you can pick one up for just $19.98. Click to get your own London Skyline Nightlight London Skyline Nightlight A … [Read more...]
Want to learn How to speak and write elegantly? It's easy when you follow this playfully proper and immensely practical guide to "U" (Upperclass) English. You can pick it up now from the BBC America Shop for just $11.98! Check out the The National Trust Her Ladyship's Guide to the Queen's English The National Trust Her … [Read more...]
If you're sitting around waiting for the Doctor to come pick you up, what better garment to wait around in than the TARDIS Bathrobe! The BBC America Shop is offering up a Doctor Who TARDIS Bathrobe for just $69.98. Click here to check out the Doctor Who Hooded Tardis Robe Doctor Who Hooded Tardis Robe Dress up like a TARDIS … [Read more...]
Judi Dench has had a long and lustrous career and there's now a great DVD box set that puts together some of her classic performances in one place. The Judi Dench Collection includes The Cherry Orchard (1962), Talking to a Stranger (1966),Keep an Eye on Amélie (1973), The Cherry Orchard (1981), Going Gently (1981), Ghosts(1987), Make … [Read more...]
We're always on the lookout for a good looking Union Jack pillow for the Anglotopia office couch. The BBC America shop has a lovely one that would work perfectly and its currently on sale for just $79.98! Click here to take a closer look at the Union Jack Pillow Union Jack Pillow Whatever happened to the traditional British … [Read more...]
This is definitely going to make an appearance in the Anglotopia office. Perfect for writing in the late hours of the night! The London Globe Night Light is just $35.98 in the BBC America Shop. Click to get your own London Globe Night Light London Globe Night Light Dispel the dark and navigate safely at night by the steady … [Read more...]
One of my most prized possessions is an Wool Cap I purchased almost 10 years ago on a trip to England. It's the perfect hat for winter - so English and warm. Now the BBC America Shop stocks them. You can get a warm scarf and hat set for the low price of $34.98 (I paid substantially more for my hat, so this is a steal!) Click to get your own … [Read more...]
These definitely need to be on this Doctor Who fan's dinner table! BBC America Shop has authentic Doctor Who TARDIS and Dalek salt and pepper shakers for just $17.98! Get the Doctor Who: Salt and Pepper Shakers Doctor Who: Salt and Pepper Shakers The epic battle for good taste moves to your table! Season your food and spice up … [Read more...]
Lost in Austen if one of our favorite takes on Jane Austen. It's a fun story where a modern young woman finds herself sent back in time into a Jane Austen novel. Hilarity ensues. You can pick up this great DVD from the BBC America Shop for just $9.98! Less than a tenner as the British say. Click to get Lost in Austen Lost in … [Read more...]
BBC History Magazine is one of our favorite history magazines. The problem is that it's pretty overpriced on most American newsstands or bookstore. The good news is that you can subscribe to it and save a significant amount of money. The BBC America Shop offers subscriptions for $44.98 - over a 50% discount on the newsstand rate. Click here … [Read more...]
Looking for the perfect mugs to have a cuppa tea? Check out these gorgeous Royal Mail themed mugs from the BBC America Shop. They can be yours for just $24.98. Click here to check out the Royal Mail Letter Box Mug Set Royal Mail Letter Box Mug Set Brighten your coffee break or teatime with a playful tribute to British pillar … [Read more...]
We certainly need to have this gracing the entrance to the Anglotopia offices! The BBC America Shop has them in stock and its the only place in the USA to get one! They're only $24.98! Click Here to Get Your Own Mind the Gap Doormat Mind the Gap Doormat A Shop Exclusive! In London, Britain’s most familiar warning alerts … [Read more...]
Today's Anglophile deal is the opportunity to reserve your very own copy of Downton Abbey Series 3, which is currently airing in the UK and will air in the USA on PBS in January. The third season DVD set will go on sale on January 29th and you can pre-order it now over at the BBC America Shop. The Standard Def DVD Set will cost: $39.98 … [Read more...]
When it comes to traveling with a toddler, the forethought and planning can exhaust you before you even book your tickets. Most people told us not to even bother traveling with our fifteen month old son and honestly, there were times during our travels when we agreed. However, as a whole, traveling with a toddler wasn't too bad once we got the hang … [Read more...]
Our friends at British Airways have launched a fantastic sale for the London 2012 Olympics. They're offering up business class tickets to London, round-trip from their North American Gateways for just $2,012. If you've ever wanted to fly business class - we cannot emphasize how good of a deal this is. Business class tickets usually cost … [Read more...]
This was post was written by Anne Marie Clarke from Across the Pond Vacations. I don’t know about you, but it seems like everywhere I go these days, people are requesting customization. Money doesn’t seem to pass hands without the customer requesting that their end product, be it a latte or a laptop, is customized specifically for them. I … [Read more...]
Teefury has an excellent Sherlock themed t-shirt today that's only available for a few more hours. About the design: This design was inspired by the traditional silhouette of Sherlock Holmes from the novels. The silhouette has been updated to that of the lead actor for the current Sherlock series. It has been overlaid with the skull, which has … [Read more...]
Calling all Anglophiles and history lovers to come travel in June to London and East Anglia with a group of history lovers and a few experts on Puritan history and theology. And contrary to popular belief we are a fun-loving group of Puritans! What better time to be in England then when the gardens are in full bloom and temperatures are perfect … [Read more...]
We've got another big announcement for today, we've written a guidebook! We know that Britain can be an expensive place to travel. After nearly 10 trips to Britain in the past decade, we've seen it all. That said, we've gathered quite a bit of knowledge over the past few years on how to travel on a Budget. We've taken than knowledge and … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!
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