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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...]
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 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 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 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 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...]
Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Guildhall Art Gallery, location for this week's show. Image by M@. Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
The Royal Mail is releasing a series of stamps in honor of Roald Dahl book characters - as a lover of stamps and Roald Dahl - this couldn't get more awesome. Each stamp features illustrations by Quentin Blake, whose drawings are synonymous with the children's classics. Here's a gallery of the … [Read more...]
A new £4-million art gallery opens in the seaside town of Hastings in March. The Jerwood Gallery will display the Jerwood Foundation’s collection of 20th and 21st century paintings, which will be on public display for the first time. These include works by Sir Stanley Spencer, L S Lowry and … [Read more...]
Love this video on language with Stephen Fry. From the description: Using the wonderful words of acclaimed writer, actor and allround know it all (I mean that in the best of ways) Stephen Fry I have created this kinetic typography animation. If you like what you hear you can download the rest of … [Read more...]
As London prepares to pull out all of the stops as hosts of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the rest of Britain has followed suit for what is set to be a blockbuster year of experiences only to be had in 2012. Whether you are a sports lover, a history buff, a Royal watcher or music lover, it’s … [Read more...]
I love a good book about living off the grid and A Little Piece of England - A Tale of Self Sufficiency by John Jackson is a great little book about the subject. Here is what the book is about: A Little Piece of England, tells the tale of how the author’s family, living in a sliver of … [Read more...]
Britain wouldn't be the same without it's wealth of quirky events, we've rounded up as many as we can think of, so if you fancy a spot of swamp football or perhaps think you could become the World Marble Champion then now's your chance. JANUARY THE LOONY DOOK When: 1 January 2012 Where: Grand … [Read more...]
As we have posted in previous years, here's the traditional Queen's annual Christmas message to her subjects for 2011. Watch it now below! Happy Christmas Your Majesty! … [Read more...]
Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) This episode of Londonist Out Loud was originally published on 24 December 2011, but circumstances beyond our control meant that it had to … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dreams of traveling to the UK whenever we want a reality.
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