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British Movies
Notting Hill Turns 25 – My Thoughts On This Formative Anglophile Experience
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the release of...
One Anglophile’s Take on “Control”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUz6y6ANIgE
I feel like I should have taken this movie...
It’s Official: A Third Downton Abbey Film is in production!
Well, there have been rumors for months of a...
Warner Brothers Announces New Gollum-centered Lord of the Rings Film With Jackson Producing
File this under news I was not expecting to...
One Anglophile’s Take on A Night to Remember
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPAqttGXFaU
It's been just over 112 years since the RMS...
British TV
House of the Dragon: Who is Rhaenyra Targaryen, and What Does She Want?
SPOILER ALERT: Contains book spoilers. Don't read on if...
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 20 – Exploring British Children’s Literature and Its Generational Influences
Summary
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and...
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 19 – The Podcast Returns, What’s New With Anglotopia Plus a Discussion on Recent British TV
Summary
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and...
House of the Dragon: Who is Daemon Targaryen and What Does He Want?
Prince Daemon is one of the leading characters in...
It’s Official: A Third Downton Abbey Film is in production!
Well, there have been rumors for months of a...
City Guides
Oxford City Guide | What to see and do in Oxford, England | Your What’s On Guide to the City of Dreaming Spires
Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, is a world-renowned...
Liverpool City Guide | The City Made Famous by the Beatles | What’s on in Liverpool City Travel Guide
Liverpool is a vibrant city in the northwest of...
Durham City Travel Guide | Best Things to See and Do Days Out
Durham, located in the northeast of England, is a...
Canterbury City Travel Guide | The Best Things to See and Do Days Out in Canterbury, England
Welcome to Canterbury, a city steeped in history and...
York England | Medieval York City Travel Guide | Best Things to See and Do Days Out
Welcome to our historic city guide of York, England,...
Britishness
Exploring The History of the Great Public Schools of England, Harrow, Eton, Winchester, and More!
In the annals of British education, the term "public...
Built Britain: What is an English cottage?
Nestled amidst the idyllic landscapes of the English countryside,...
Anglotopia Explainer: What is The Edinburgh Fringe Festival?
Simply put, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the largest...
Built Britain: What is a mews house?
The mews house is a unique and charming architectural...
Built Britain: What is a Cathedral? What is its role in English history?
A cathedral is a type of Christian church that...
Royal Family
Great Castles Series: The Enduring Majesty of Windsor Castle
Perched atop a chalk ridge in the picturesque town...
The Monarchs: James II (1685–1688) – The Last Catholic King of England
James II was the last Catholic monarch to reign...
The Monarchs: Henry I (1100–1135) – The Lion of Justice
King Henry I of England, born on September 1068,...
The Monarchs: William II (1087–1100) The Conqueror’s Son
William II, also known as William Rufus, was the...
Fit for a King: Ten Royal Residences that Royals Actually Use
It’s certainly fair to say that the Royal Family...
Top Ten Britain
Top Ten Places To See In Bristol, England
Nestled along the banks of the River Avon, Bristol...
Ten Great English Battle Sites To Visit – Best English Battlefields
England is a country steeped in history, and as...
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to Do in the Channel Islands
The Channel Islands are a geographic archipelago consisting of...
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland
The Outer Hebrides Islands of Scotland have had a...
Top 10 UK: Top Ten Things to Do in the Shetland Islands
Known for more than just a crime drama series,...
British History
Great Castles Series: The Enduring Majesty of Windsor Castle
Perched atop a chalk ridge in the picturesque town...
The Monarchs: James II (1685–1688) – The Last Catholic King of England
James II was the last Catholic monarch to reign...
Great English Castles: The Storybook Splendor of Leeds Castle
Rising majestically from the tranquil waters of its moat,...
The Monarchs: Henry I (1100–1135) – The Lion of Justice
King Henry I of England, born on September 1068,...
Great English Castles: A Towering Legacy – The Grandeur of Warwick Castle
Silhouetted against the Warwick skyline, the mighty towers of...
British Travel
Top 5 Most Romantic Places in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a land of beautiful landscapes, rich...
10 Interesting Facts about the Eden Project in Cornwall
The Eden Project is a world-famous attraction located in...
British Airways Celebrates 70 Years Flying from Chicago, Adds Daily Flight, and Moves Terminals
As a Chicago area Anglophile and frequent flyer on...
The Travel Fiver: Five of the Best Scenic Drives in the United Kingdom
Cruising is an activity that’s not uniquely American. People...
List of All of Britain’s World Heritage Sites and Why They’re Important
Britain is home to many breathtaking places that have...
Top 10 Facts
10 Interesting Facts about the Eden Project in Cornwall
The Eden Project is a world-famous attraction located in...
10 Curious Facts about the British Monarchy
The British monarchy is one of the oldest and...
10 Interesting Facts about the Film Master and Commander
If you’re a fan of nautical adventures, you’ve probably...
Unwrapping Boxing Day: 10 Fascinating Facts and Figures about this British Tradition
Boxing Day, observed on the day after Christmas, has...
Ten Interesting Facts about The Pet Shop Boys
Formed by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe in 1981,...