A British man has built his own rocket back in his back yard. Awesome. … [Read more...]
The UK’s most extreme weather events – Infographic
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The met office records some of the UK's most extreme weather patterns. Here are a few that hold the current weather records. Brought to you by Confused.com - Find cheap car insurance in minutes. … [Read more...]
Forties and Fifties fashions on show at Scotland’s National Museum of Costume in April
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Scotland’s National Museum of Costume’s exhibition for 2012 will be Off the Peg: Fashion from the ’40s and ’50s. The exhibition will centre around designs produced by Horrockses Fashions Ltd, one of the most well-respected off-the-peg labels of the 1940s and 1950s. Horrockses gained a … [Read more...]
Hilarious Video: How Harry Potter Should Have Ended
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There's a fun website called How it Should Have Ended that takes gaping plot holes from popular movies and re-imagines their endings based on fixing them. In this video they present how Harry Potter should have ended and it really makes a lot of sense! Source. … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Car Festivals in the UK
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Liam Fisher has produced this article on behalf of vroomvroomvroom.co.uk, a car hire service operating in the UK. Whether it’s the chance to gawp at supercars, marvel at automobiles from days gone by, or just enjoy a fun auto festival for the whole family, there is sure to be something that … [Read more...]
Sculpture Exhibition at a manor house in the Coltswolds
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The UK’s largest exhibition of contemporary stone sculpture will be held this summer in the Jacobean house and landscaped gardens of Asthall Manor in the Cotswolds. On Form is a celebration of stone sculpture and will present the work of 28 of the most accomplished sculptors working today. … [Read more...]
Monet, Turner and Twombly united at the Tate Liverpool
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Five important Monet paintings of water lilies will be brought together for a major exhibition at Tate Liverpool this June. Two of the pictures have never before been shown in Britain. Tate Liverpool’s new exhibition, Turner Monet Twombly: Later Paintings, brings together more than 60 later … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: The Queen’s Top 10 Royal Moments of Her 60 Year Reign
January 25, 2012 By 3 Comments
From the beginning, the unexpected has pervaded the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. As a child, “Lilibet” and her younger sister Margaret were groomed for a life considered ordinary by royal standards. However, at the age of 10, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor’s future as Defender of … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Top tips for getting your foot on the property ladder in Britain
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Buying a home for the first time is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll make in your life. However, when once it was easy for first time buyers to get their foot on the ladder, with the current economic slump for many of us that first buy seems a long way off. But this isn’t time to … [Read more...]
Brit Movies: The Iron Lady Review from an American Perspective
January 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
Making a biopic about Margaret Thatcher is not an easy thing to do. She’s not a sparkling conversationalist, she’s not overly witty, and she’s not electric in personality. However she is one of the most significant women of the last century and remains England’s first and only female Prime … [Read more...]
Video: Leaning Big Ben to force MPs to move out of the Houses of Parliament
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MPs could be forced to move out of the Houses of Parliament after subsidence has caused Big Ben's clock tower to lean by an alarming 18 inches. Report by Sophie Foster. … [Read more...]
A derelict building has stories to tell in Oxford
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A unique artistic collaboration will turn a dilapidated building in Oxford into a giant compendium of strange, amusing and haunting stories in May this year. Other Worlds is a series of installations in 25 rooms in Rochester House, an empty Victorian building that is destined to be a museum of … [Read more...]
The fashionable city of Bath – Bath in Fashion
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The city of Bath is celebrating its place in the fashion world with a year’s emphasis on fashion and a week of special events. Bath is a World Heritage Site and has attracted fashionistas since its days as a spa town in 18th-century Georgian times. The author Jane Austen set two of her six … [Read more...]
Guest Post: English Country Cottage Decorating Ideas
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Combining tradition with modernity, it’s possible to create a functional yet rustic and relaxing home that perfectly reflects the ambience of a charming country cottage. Whether you live in the countryside or simply wish to transform a suburban home into a rural retreat, take a look at these … [Read more...]
Coming Soon: The Battle Proms Concerts in 2012 – One at Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey)!
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Battle Proms is a series of open-air picnic concerts at some of England’s finest stately homes and Palaces. These concerts are quintessentially British spectaculars featuring a full 52 piece orchestra with choreographed Spitfire air display, Napoleonic cavalry re-enactors, 200 live firing … [Read more...]
British Speak Translation Chart – Infographic
January 18, 2012 By 9 Comments
We've come across a fun British English/EU English Translation chart. Basically what the British say and what they really mean. It's hilarious. Hat tip to Anglophenia for the discovery. … [Read more...]
Art: Impressionists and Gainsborough at Compton Verney
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The art gallery that occupies the Georgian mansion of Compton Verney is to hold two new exhibitions when it opens for its 2012 season at the end of March. Into the Light: French and British painting from Impressionism to the early 1920s marks a decisive period in the history of European art. This … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Best Cities to Live in England
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s difficult to measure which English city is the best place to make your home as everyone has a different ideal. Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in the UK that offer the best affordability, or are close to great schools, take a look at our guide to some of the best cities to live in … [Read more...]
The anatomy of a genius – Da Vinci Exhibition Coming to Buckingham Palace in May
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The largest ever exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci’s studies of the human body is to go on display in May at the Queen’s Gallery, next to Buckingham Palace. Leonardo was not just one of the great artists of the Renaissance: he was also a pioneer in the understanding of human anatomy. He wanted … [Read more...]
Golden Globes: Video Highlights of Ricky Gervais Hosting the 2012 Golden Globes
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais insults Johnny Depp and Madonna as well as the ceremony itself during the awards. Here's a video of Ricky's highlights from last night. What did you think of Ricky Gervais at the 2012 Golden Globes? How did he do? … [Read more...]
British Cars: “It’s A Mini Thing” – Classic Minis at Ace Cafe London Mini Documentary
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A short docu-film shot at the Ace Cafe, exploring the thoughts owners and their Mini ownership. Check it out below - very cool! "It's A Mini Thing" - Classic Minis at Ace Cafe London from David Itzcovitz on Vimeo. … [Read more...]
The art of Margate at the new Turner Contemporary Gallery
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tracey Emin is to have her first major solo exhibition at Turner Contemporary, the new gallery in Margate, the town where the British artist grew up. The exhibition, called She Lay Down Deep Beneath the Sea, will explore the themes of love, sensuality and romanticism and feature both new and … [Read more...]
Guest Post: A guide to the best pubs in Kent
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The pub is part of our national heritage and there’s no better place to enjoy it than in the ‘Garden of England’. Kent is one of the most stunning counties in the UK offering a unique medieval feel with the historic city of Canterbury; glorious countryside and the imposing white cliffs of … [Read more...]
An English Butler Talks about the Modern Butler Industry
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Guardian has a wonderful - and frank - article written by a modern day butler about how the industry has changed compared to what we see in shows like Downton Abbey and Upstairs Downstairs. Here's an excerpt: As the travelling butler to a self-made Asian industrialist who sleeps less than … [Read more...]
Guest Post: A Brief Guide to Britain’s Sporting Attractions and Museums
January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is a guest post by by John Evans, Editor of sportcloseup.co.uk Becoming Jane, the 2007 biopic of the writer Jane Austen re-run over the holidays by the BBC, may not seem the most obvious contender to be a movie about sport – but that was just the start of the festive surprises. What … [Read more...]
Britain to Get New High Speed Rail Network
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We're not going to get into the politics of this but the current British government has given the greenlight to a new High Speed rail network in Britain. It's going to cost a lot of money, make a lot of people angry and take 14 years before there are any passengers, but they intend to go along … [Read more...]
Brit Knits: Crochet Artist Brenna Eaves’ Sherlock Dolls!
January 10, 2012 By 3 Comments
We here at Anglotopia have come across many creations hand crafted by fellow Anglophiles. These hand-knitted, crochet, sewn, or painted items not only show off the immense talent of their creator but also show a love for all things Blighty. We want to highlight some of the really talented things … [Read more...]
Weird Britain: British Car Jumping Championship – The seduction of destruction
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Hollywood-style action, albeit minus the glamour, took place at Angmering race track in West Sussex. Spectators were treated to an increasingly rare glimpse of 'gladiator' style Motorsport in this increasingly sterile land where "Health & Safety" often prevails. The brave (or possibly … [Read more...]
No Queen Please, We’re Jamaican – Jamaica Plans to Ditch the Queen
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
During her inaugural address Jamaica's new Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the time has come for her country to cut ties with the British monarchy. While Jamaica is an independent country - they kept Queen Elizabeth as they're head of state. They now plan to end this tradition. See … [Read more...]
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