The Website for People Who Love Britain - Anglophiles
With the soaring popularity of Downton Abbey showing no signs of slowing down, it comes as little surprise that Downton’s parent company, NBCUniversal (who acquired UK production company Carnival Films in 2008,) in partnership with Knockout Licensing, is planning to cash in on the show’s success with a line of merchandise. British retailers … [Read more...]
Emily Tonkin may only be 25, but she has always had her eye on fashion. She grew up in a sporty family, so after training at FIDM in Los Angeles it was only natural she launched a fitness line. In a short time this sporty, yet girly line of ladies tennis wear 30:fifteen is already causing quite a stir. Having been featured in the UK's Tatler, … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Great news for British TV fans! AcornTV - the streaming British TV video service akin to Netflix - has announced that you can now view their programming on the Roku TV box, which means you can get British TV on demand right on your TV. Here are the details from Acorn: Greatly expanding its reach, Acorn TV, the first streaming service focused on … [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...]
We are collaborating on a contest to give away this awesome prize to one lucky winner to celebrate the opening of the film. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. This awesome prize pack includes: One (1) winner will receive: · T-Shirt · Voice Recorder Pen · Post-it Note Cube · … [Read more...]
This is so awesome - it's an instant buy for the Anglotopia offices. From the designer: The word map is made using selected text that has a certain relationship to its particular geographic location. The words used range from regional specialities to historical fact, from local celebrities to indigenous species. Stereotypes, clichés … [Read more...]
At IndependentBoutique.com, we solely sell fashion and accessories from British-based designers. In a recent series of interviews we carried out with our designers, we asked; what makes fashion designed or made Britain, British? We wanted to understand what gave British design its appeal. Fortunately we have in excess of eighty British fashion and … [Read more...]
Just about everyone has heard of luxury skin care brands for women but did you know that men's skincare products are quickly growing? Bulldog Natural Skincare, is one of those brands. From lush shaving products to moisturizers, this line carries it all. This brand has been an huge hit with men on both sides of the Atlantic. Skincare isn't just … [Read more...]
When I think of the British Museum, I think of some of the world's most amazing treasures in the world. Everyone has that one person in their lives who has everything. So with another holiday season coming around, you are probably once again starting to rack your brain about what to get them. Why not get them a gift from the British Museum Gift … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: Customized Sonic Screwdriver Interchangeable parts let you switch lights, sound effects and functions, including the Eleventh Doctor's extendable claw. More than 80 possible combinations! Mind the Gap Doormat Our best-selling mat, now in traditional, rectangular shape! In London, … [Read more...]
Are words like Dalek, TARDIS and The Doctor, common vocabulary in your home? Chances are that you have a major Doctor Who, fan in your house! So with the holidays right around the corner, what are you going to get that very special Doctor Who, fan? Well if you aren't sure, take a look at our ultimate Doctor Who, guide. There is sure to be … [Read more...]
Do you have an Anglophile in your life? Speaking as the wife of a consummate Anglophile I know how tricky holiday shopping can be. This year why not get that special person a gift that cold be found under just about any Christmas tree in Britain? I have put together a short list of unique gifts sure to spark the love of Britain in any receiver. … [Read more...]
A new visitor attraction celebrating the chocolate and confectionery industry is to open in York in spring 2012. The Sweet History of York (working title) will celebrate the heritage of the chocolates and sweets made in the city. The attraction will tell the story of York’s confectionery trading and manufacturing past and take a … [Read more...]
Top British Chef Gordon Ramsay is now in your local Kmart with some branded kitchen gear and Kmart has released an amusing - and disturbing - ad for it. Check it out below: Browse the Gordon Gear here. … [Read more...]
We polled our fans on Facebook as to whether or not they'd be interested in a weekly deals column related to Anglophile things and the vote was a resounding yes. So, as long as it's popular, we'll try to do a Weekly Anglophile Deals column (though next week we may not be able to as we'll be at Dragon*Con). So - this week we have news of a … [Read more...]
When a bicycle craze swept across Europe and the United Kingdom back in the late 19th Century, it wasn’t too long before a few entrepreneurial Brits decided to stick a motor on those wheels and see what happened. The rest, as they say, is history. In this case, it’s a beautiful one. During the '50s and '60s, the motorcycle industry was the … [Read more...]
File this under "way cool." It only costs $5.95, and you can buy it at the Neatoshop. … [Read more...]
I have a secret inside me. It's a big one. I have this huge urge to climb the mountains and hills of Britain. I've seen lots of shows about it - and the idea of hiking through the Cumbrian Mountains or the Scottish Highlands just has romantic fun written all over it. That's why I was delighted to be sent an interesting new book called … [Read more...]
One of the perks of running this site is that I get sent cool British stuff all the time. The latest book to hit my desk is the fun and simple London Quiz book. It's premise is simple, it's a book filled with 400 trivia questions about London. Think you know London better than any other Anglophiles, one thumb through this book will show how … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from one of our fabulous Advertisers, Red Cloak - Arts and Crafts from Northern England. Who or what is red cloak? Red Cloak is a business that was established to search out the very best products that reflect the North of England's long and rich artistic history. The name is derived from an ancient … [Read more...]
I won't lie - I've never met a cake I didn't like. I particularly love the process of baking a cake at home and then enjoying all it's fruitful deliciousness. That being said. This iPhone app will have a happy home in the Thomas household. The BBC Good Food Magazine has put out an iPhone app dedicated completely to delicious cake … [Read more...]
I'm definitely going to load this onto my iPhone on my next trip to Britain - it's a directory of over 3,700 Fish and Chip shops throughout the UK. Where they are, where to find them and how to contact them. It's a simple little app and it's a great example of a useful iPhone app that's low on features, but filled with useful … [Read more...]
The recent release of Doctor Who series 5 with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan on DVD has some interesting extras - not least some deleted scenes that didn't make it into the show - and after watching these two clips - I'm not sure why they didn't make it into the show. The first is the scene that takes places right after Amy Pond tackled the Doctor … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is an excellent guest post about the top 5 British cars to appear in film! Jaguar E-Type - Austin Powers Image credit: Ed Callow Groovy baby! The Shaguar was an idea that was filled with so much genius even Einstein would have been proud. Take an aging British Jaguar E-Type, drench it in a paintjob even the … [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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