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During my travels around the British Isles I am nearly always guaranteed on coastal trips I will find a lighthouse often sighted in spectacular locations. With over a hundred working lighthouses around the mainland including some that are not very accessible there are many I have not yet even seen, never minded photographed, but I am certain there … [Read more...]
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort opened in 1996 and is a children's theme park for 2 to 12 year olds. It's only a few miles from Windsor Castle and is just 8 miles from London Heathrow Airport. As it's aimed at younger children it's not all about looping roller coasters and sheer drop rides but there is a good mix for the age range. Adults also love the … [Read more...]
It’s that time of year again when families from all across America ready themselves to watch their son or daughter graduate from varying tiers of the education system. Anyone who has attended such an event will no doubt be familiar with the standard graduation checklist: a procession of students in mortarboards and gowns; commencement addresses; … [Read more...]
Doctor Who is the world's longest running sci-fi drama and I watched the show when I was a child. While I was often hiding behind the sofa back then I still love it so was thrilled to head to Cardiff to visit the Doctor Who Experience. The last time I visited Cardiff (over twenty years ago) it was not a pretty place and was generally … [Read more...]
The South West Coastal Path is one of the top walks to be found anywhere in the world with 630 miles of stunning scenery running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Since it rises and falls with every river mouth, it is also one of the more challenging trails. The total height climbed has … [Read more...]
It is sadly time to say goodbye to Shameless in the UK, this amazing series has lit up our screens for nearly a decade. I know Shameless fans up and down the country will be sad, but to cheer you up we have an exclusive interview with the beautiful Karen Bryson - who stars as Avril. You were cast as the role of Avril, for season 8. Were … [Read more...]
Some studies suggest that there are over 100 million dog owners and over 300 breeds in the world. In the United Kingdom, the Kennel Club recognizes over 200 separate breeds. Since this article is only about five of them, though, I’m focusing on a few breeds that are some of the most famous or ones that you may not know actually originate in … [Read more...]
The Mary Rose is the world's only surviving sixteenth century warship. This £35 million project reunites the hull of the Mary Rose with many of the 19,000 Tudor artefacts recovered from the seabed providing an unrivalled perspective of life on board the sixteenth century ship. The Mary Rose Museum opens to the public on 31 May 2013. I went for a … [Read more...]
My last post was about my trip to the Isle of Wight and on the way back I took the opportunity to make my first visit to our smallest National Park - New Forest. Although the best time of year to visit is late Summer when the heather colour is at its peak on the heathland or Autumn when the deciduous woods are ablaze with green, yellow and orange … [Read more...]
It's been about month since I went public with my plans train for and then walk the length of Hadrian's Wall in September 2014. I was immediately overwhelmed by all the messages of support and encouragement. Much has happened since I initially made the announcement so I thought it would be fun to put together an update for everyone who is following … [Read more...]
As the British invasion of the United States continues to gather momentum, so too does the head count of British-style pubs. Typically marketed under the tagline "authentic", such pubs are becoming a popular hangout for the 25-40 demographic throughout major American cities (and even some minor ones). Indeed, for those British expats (and … [Read more...]
Having just returned from my first real photo trip of the year I thought I would share with you some of the images captured during my visit to the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight, England's largest island is located in the English Channel and separated from the mainland 5 miles away by the Solent. It has 57 miles of coastline and is the home … [Read more...]
Last year on my blog an item entitled Scotland - No more parks? was published which in the year that Scotland's first National Park Loch Lomond and the Trossachs celebrated its tenth anniversary I raised concern that despite Scotland having landscapes that rank amongst the best in the world, including wild mountains, pristine rivers and lochs, … [Read more...]
Sometimes political parties in America look like a three-ring circus (okay, maybe more than sometimes). Yet, despite the unintentional humor they often provide, they pale in comparison to some parties in the United Kingdom. Over the years, the stuffy nature of British politics has inspired several joke parties intended to satire the political … [Read more...]
Now that our recent legal troubles are behind us, we can start looking forward and planning for the future. One of things on my 'Britain Bucket List' online canadian pharmacy is to walk the distance of Hadrian's Wall and I've set the goal to do it next year in September 2014. For those that don't know - what exactly is Hadrian's … [Read more...]
Ever get tired of watching a normal person in a funny costume coming on down to guess how much a toaster costs? Well, you’re in luck, because the United Kingdom has a great series of TV shows that make the game show a much more hilarious experience. In Britain, the panel show has been a television fixture since What’s my Line? came across … [Read more...]
Undoubtedly, one of the reasons we go see films is to experience a story that raises our spirits. A great film can make us laugh and cry, but ultimately makes us feel better about life, the world around us, and ourselves. Since the beginning of its film industry, Britain has created a great number of movies that continue to inspire us. 1. … [Read more...]
David Bowie is one of the most influential artists of our time. He has been at the forefront of the world of buy generic viagra popular music for nearly 50 years and his immense creativity positions him as one of the most innovative performers of all time. For the exhibition, the V&A's curators, Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh, were … [Read more...]
If you like comedy, you may be familiar with the names Eddie Izzard, Billy Connolly, and Ricky Gervais. Yet these comedians are only the tip of the iceberg of funny men and women, many of whom have not made it onto American television—but you’re in luck! Below are some of the funniest people in Britain that you may not know, courtesy of the … [Read more...]
For those of you who have seen my earlier posts you will already know I am a big fan of the landscape of Scotland, particularly the Highlands and Islands. The aim of Year of Natural Scotland 2013 is to promote Scotland’s stunning natural beauty and biodiversity, and promote ways in which visitors can enjoy the beautiful landscapes, wildlife … [Read more...]
As fans of British television, nearly every time we hear one of our favorite shows is being adapted for American television, we utter a collective groan and roll our eyes. We know they’re going to change something, cast actors who aren’t right for the part, copy word-for-word the British scripts without adapting the metaphors or slang … [Read more...]
This famous scare attraction had been on Tooley Street in London Bridge for nearly 40 years but closed at the end of January 2013 to move to its new home on the Southbank. From Friday 1 March 2013, The London Dungeon is at County Hall, right next door to the London Aquarium and by the London Eye, which makes sense when you know these three major … [Read more...]
Try to imagine a time when a person could be accused of a crime with little but another person’s word, had no right to an attorney, and the sentence for nearly every crime was death. This was the state English courts of the 18th century, until one young barrister stepped up to become a leading defence counsel and usher in the modern adversarial … [Read more...]
Doesn't time fly - its almost six months now since I started this column and through out that period we have always visited England, Scotland and Wales. So for the immediate future I thought I would slow things down each time concentrating on a specific area. One of the areas I know particularly well is the Snowdonia National Park. As a … [Read more...]
Last year was the second wettest on record in the United Kingdom, only being beaten by 2000. While England suffered the wettest year on record, 2012 was the third wettest for Wales, the 17th wettest for Scotland and the 40th wettest for Northern Ireland. Against this background I thought it maybe opportune to share with you some of our … [Read more...]
The islands of Scotland's west coast are known collectively as the Hebrides; the Inner Hebrides are separated from the Outer Hebrides by The Minch to the north and the Sea of the Hebrides to the south. The Inner Hebrides are split into two areas being those that lie north and south of Ardnamurchan. The northern Inner Hebrides includes Skye, the … [Read more...]
With Series 19 of the British Top Gear (the best Top Gear) starting up on January 27, I wanted to take a look back at some of my personal favorite Top Gear Challenges. These aren’t necessarily ranked, as that would’ve been like trying to pick my favorite beer. This difficulty was compounded by the fact that the show has gone on for a decade … [Read more...]
Laws are the backbone of our society and keep us from doing really crazy things that could harm others. Or at least, that’s the idea. While these laws may have had a purpose at one time (and one can only imagine what happened to cause their creation), many of these laws are baffling today. Here is a sampling of some of the stranger rules … [Read more...]
Since the inception of the filming industry in Britain and the United States, a great number of castles in the United Kingdom have provided the backdrop to historical pieces, period dramas, raucous comedies, and fantasy epics. Whether you want to pretend you’re walking across the courtyards of Hogwarts or charging some insulting French knights … [Read more...]
The earlier post on Churches, Chapels and Crosses seemed to be quite popular so I thought we should return and take a look at some more predominantly from Scotland but we also visit East Anglia and the North York Moors. We'll start off in East Anglia and St Peter's Church on the Wall, reputed to be one of the oldest places of worship in England … [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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