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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas is joined by Magnus Birch Throckmorton, the latest custodian of Coughton Court — a Tudor manor house in Warwickshire that has been home to the Throckmorton family for over 600 years. Coughton Court is one of England’s most historically charged houses: its great gatehouse was built during the reign of Henry VIII, its ...

Great Events in Colonial American History – Article 12

The French and Indian War was the North American theatre of the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763), a conflict that has been called the first true world war. It spanned five continents and involved every major European power. The warring alliances pitted France, Austria, Saxony, Sweden...

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Anglotopia App 2.0 — a completely rebuilt, redesigned experience that puts all of Anglotopia’s content in one beautiful place. This isn’t just an update. We’ve rebuilt the entire app from scratch.

The old ...

Marmite stands as perhaps the most divisive culinary icon in British culture, a substance so polarising that it has transcended its humble origins as a yeast extract byproduct to become a national talking point. Since its founding in 1902 in Burton upon Trent, this distinctive brown paste has occupied a unique position in the British pantry, simultaneously loved and loathed ...

Editor’s Note: This is the beginning of an ongoing series about the history of motoring in Britain. We’re starting with an overview of its history, and will get more granular in the coming weeks.

The first time you see a Lotus Emira alongside a pristine Jaguar E-Type in a British car park, you’re witnessing a remarkable lineage spanning nearly 150 years. B...