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The NME articles that made up this story have been in my queue since early April. From what I have been able to understand, Michael Molloy, from Liverpool was heading home from the Bestival festival on the Isle of Wight when the coach he was on crashed. 50 people were injured and he and two others were killed. However, Michael Molloy wrote … [Read more...]
Brian Eno. The man was first thrust into public consciousness when he became the synth player on Roxy Music's first two albums, after which he started on a solo career, wherein he perfected looping and soundscaping techniques with Robert Fripp on albums like No Pussyfooting; shaped the sound of Bowie's albums Low, "Heroes", and Lodger; produced … [Read more...]
Kent is set in the south east of the British Isles. With positioning opposite France the county is full of history from Roman invasions, battles, wars and smuggling. The Garden of England is a scenic heritage choice for a UK trip. Smugglers: With the coast line less than 40 miles from France it is no wonder that the area is rife with stories … [Read more...]
Cornwall boasts some of the best beaches in the UK. Whether you’re looking for the perfect surfing spot or a relaxing day on the beach with a good book, Cornwall has so many beaches that unless you have experience and know the area well, it can be tricky choosing! Cornwall, especially the area of West Cornwall, is truly blessed with some of the … [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...]
The new independent British feature Beat Girl produced by beActive, will be released into UK cinema on 10th May 2013. It is the first independent film to be launched across a multi-media platform, with a book, game, web series and the movie. Beat Girl stars Louise Dylan as Heather Jennings (BBC’s Jane Austin’s Emma), Craig Daniel Adams as … [Read more...]
Thanks to inflation, it appears as though British households are spending more each week than ever before. While this may be problematic in a depressed and unstable economy, however, it is at least forcing families and individuals to evaluate their weekly expenditure and make more considered decisions. This new consumer attitude affects every … [Read more...]
While the Lake District may be the wettest place in England, this does little to dampen its popularity as a summer holiday resort, as well as a holiday home hotspot. With over 100 mountainous peaks and 16 individual waterways, it is one of the most scenic destinations in the UK; and it offers an idyllic get away for families, friends and young … [Read more...]
David Bowie is one of the most influential artists of our time. He has been at the forefront of the world of 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 given unprecedented … [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...]
For many, reading is an escape into another world, shutting out the reader's physical environment. Sometimes, though, a place can so perfectly fit a book that reading in that spot intrudes on and enhances the experience. Cambridge, England is a university town that has inspired authors for more than 800 years. Here are ten books and their … [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...]
Miranda is the new queen of comedy on BBC. Do a Google search “BBC Miranda” and you’ll see who rules. Written and performed by the multi-talented comedian, Miranda Hart, the series is laugh out loud funny. Miranda finds being a grownup, love, friendship, walking and even keeping her clothes from flying off difficult. Situations, especially … [Read more...]
Tickets went on sale last summer for The View From The Shard and it opens on 1 February 2013. As you would expect, I've had a preview already. What is The View from The Shard? This is the new premium visitor attraction at the pinnacle of The Shard, London’s newest landmark. It offers the highest vantage point from any building in Western Europe … [Read more...]
I love movies! Movies often remind us of the special events in our own lives. What woman hasn’t dreamt of a magnificent marriage proposal with a cinematic ending? Remember that oh-so romantic and highly memorable scene in When Harry Met Sally as Harry professes his love, the band begins to play "Auld Lang Syne", and Harry remarks: "What does … [Read more...]
In everyone's favorite Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens writes, "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." We each celebrate and honor Christmas in our own way and with our own traditions. Brits celebrate Christmas with traditions like Mumming, Morris Dancing, and Pantos. I’d never heard of any … [Read more...]
Jacob Marley's ghost in A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens's presence stays with us 142 years after his death. (Dickens is even referenced in Fifty Shades of Grey!) 2012 has been the bicentenary year of his birth and while the Charles Dickens Museum has been closed this year there has been a major legacy project for the bicentenary, aptly named the … [Read more...]
The name librarian conjures up an image of a woman with her hair in a bun, glasses, and that finger shushing action. I plead guilty to wearing glasses, but I never wear my hair in a bun unless I forget to wash it. As far as shushing action goes, I leonline payday loanave that to stereotypical archetypes like the Librarian Action … [Read more...]
Jane Austen said, "My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company." You are "well-informed people" and I'm sure you have a "great deal of conversation". Jane herself would probably call you "good company", but conversation lacks the elegance it once … [Read more...]
Suffolk in East Anglia is surprisingly close to London (you can get a train from Sudbury to Stratford London in around an hour) but it feels a million miles away when you are faced with half-timbered medieval houses, like I saw in Lavenham, and the winding, quiet country roads. I used The Swan Hotel in Lavenham as my base for a few nights to … [Read more...]
After our whistle stop tours of the National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Heritage Coasts I thought we should just slow down a while so this time I am going to share with you some images of the inland waters we have in the British Isles. We will still travel round but hopefully the views of the tranquil waters will help you relax … [Read more...]
About this Episode: In this episode of Travels in Britain, we explore the stunning Georgian City of Bath, steeped in history and culture. Join us as we explore Bath Abbey, take a walk on the Bizarre Bath Tour, enjoy the Roman Baths, take a cruise on the River Avon, visit the Jane Austen Centre and much more. Useful Links: Bath Abbey Abbey … [Read more...]
One of England’s most beloved authors is Charles Dickens, and he is a personal favorite of mine. His stories are sad, inspirational, and timeless. He was influential in changing society by raising awareness of the poverty and social ills plaguing 19th century England. We love his descriptions of “orphaned and starving children, misers, … [Read more...]
Lavenham is considered by many to be the finest medieval village in England. It's also the food capital of Suffolk so you can come for the peace and rural charm but still dine well every night. The half-timbered houses here help create a quintessential English village. There are over 320 listed buildings in Lavenham and I stayed at The Swan … [Read more...]
It's been a long time coming but we're finally ready to the first episode of our web series. While we were in Britain during the Diamond Jubilee, we filmed footage for a web series about our trip. Fast forward a few months and after much editing and writing, the first episode is now ready to go! The first episode is about the Oxfordshire … [Read more...]
Having now taken brief visits to the majority of the National Parks and a few Heritage Coasts this time I am taking you to some of the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty(England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and National Scenic Areas(Scotland). There are 46 AONB's and 40 NSA's so plenty to consider but only so much space and certainly … [Read more...]
A Victorian costermonger (also known as coster) was a street hawker of fruit, vegetables, and other goods like fish. They spoke in a loud singsong voice or chant to catch their customer’s attention and spent most of their lives on the street. The often-corrupt, sometimes obscene tough breed of market trader spoke a variety of the cockney dialect … [Read more...]
While London remains the undisputed fashion capital of the UK (and now the world, for a second consecutive year,) the city of Leeds is doing its best to win this title, as it seems to have unofficially established itself as the fashion capital of the North already. Like London, Leeds has long been a key player in the fashion and textile … [Read more...]
The Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington has an incredible new blockbuster exhibition: Hollywood Costume. The costume designer can often be overlooked with all the other more high profile names involved with a movie but if the costumes are right then you truly believe that actor is the film character and then the costume designer has done … [Read more...]
The study of words fascinates me. I find language intriguing, especially the English language as it is used in Britain and America. Words evolve, move in and out of culture, and illustrate our history. Earlier, I explained that words like candy and diaper, once uniquely British, fell out of style in Britain and became everyday language in America. … [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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