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How to Live Like a Royal During the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics Summer in Britain
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British English: The Top 50 Most Beautiful British Insults
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Last Year’s British Airways Contest Winner Tells us about her trip!
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The Majestic Cutty Sark Re-opens After Renovation – Review and Details Inside
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Brit Books: Interview with Author Robert Hardman – Author of Your Majesty
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Diamond Jubilee: Official Song Unveiled by Gary Barlow – Sing
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Doctor Whooligan: Doctor Who Christmas Special 2012 News, New Torchwood Audio, Timegate, Cubed, Script To Screen, Recovered Episodes Screened In Cardiff
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Brit DVD’s: Who Do You Think You Are, Season 2
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History of England: Early Medieval Life I
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History comes to life in Northampton at the Festival of History
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Anglophile Alert: British Airways Launches Diamond Jubilee Sale!
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Doctor Who: The Doctor Who Theme Song – The Heavy Metal Version
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Anglophile Alert: Win a Trip to London from Oakley for the Olympics
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Guest Post: The Most Relaxing Places in Britain
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Diamond Jubilee: Enjoy the Diamond Jubilee with a Stately Weekend Garden Party
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How to Live Like a Royal During the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics Summer in Britain
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Doctor Whooligan: Karen Gillan & Arthur Darvill Wrap Shooting on Doctor Who
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Doctor Whooligan: Season 7, Daleks, Matt Smith Going For The Gold, Captain Jack Writes A Book, The Greatest Show In The Galaxy On DVD, Fourth Doctor Audios Update
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Ideas for a Family Outing to York
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Diamond Jubilee: Giant Portrait of the Queen Created out of Cupcakes
As a cupcake lover and an Anglophile, this is probably the coolest thing ever. Leeds based baking brand Dr. Oetker has teamed up with food … [Read More...]

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Diamond Jubilee: BBC America Unveils Plan to Cover Diamond Jubilee and Other Events this Summer
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Prince Charles: Heir to Throne Gives Weather Forecasting a Try
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Brit DVD Reviews: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – The Original Series on Bluray
When I saw last year's hit film Tinker Tailor Solider Spy, I greatly enjoyed the film but I felt like there was something missing. There … [Read More...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 7 May 2012
Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free … [Read More...]

Top Gear: New New Series in 2012 – But We Get a Christmas Special
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Royal Round Up 5-9-12: Harry and William Awarded; Empire Is Out; Fergie Fights On
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Shadow Proclamation Podcast: Article 35.2 – Time Lord Fest, Author Edition
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London 2012: Highlights of the London 2012 Torch Relay Route
In just a few weeks the Olympic Flame will arrive at Land’s End, at the very tip of Britain. From there, it will set off on a 70 day … [Read More...]
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British TV: Mad Men Actor John Hamm to Don a British Accent for Series with Daniel Radcliffe
Mad Men actor John Hamm has been commissioned to take on a British accent in a new four part TV series for Sky Arts in the UK. Former … [Read More...]
Diamond Jubilee: Official Song Unveiled by Gary Barlow – Sing
Gary Barlow - who has the task of organizing the Diamond Jubilee Concert - was also commissioned to write a new song in honor of the Queen … [Read More...]
Doctor Whooligan: Doctor Who Christmas Special 2012 News, New Torchwood Audio, Timegate, Cubed, Script To Screen, Recovered Episodes Screened In Cardiff
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Brit DVD’s: Who Do You Think You Are, Season 2
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History of England: Early Medieval Life I
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Guest Posts
Guest Post: Celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in Style with £250 to Spend at Jacques Vert – Contest For UK
British retailer Jacques Vert, famous for its elegant occasion wear and wedding outfits has just launched a competition. In time to … [Read More...]
Guest Post: The Best of Last Minute Britain
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Guest Post: Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this year in London!
The Diamond Jubilee is just around the corner now, with a four day weekend waiting for us all to celebrate the Queen’s 60year reign over … [Read More...]
Guest Post: London’s Harry Potter Tour
Since its inception the wonderful world of Harry Potter has delighted readers and viewers alike. Now you can experience the magic of the … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Finding a Great British apartment
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Guest Post: The Class Divide Is Closing in British Bingo
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Guest Post: The Answer to Britain’s Ugly Wind Farms? Change Your Perception
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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.