The Channel Islands are a geographic archipelago consisting of two political organizations: the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey. Both of these are crown dependencies, or self-governing positions of the United Kingdom and include numerous other islands including Herm, Sark, Borhou, and Alderney. Being so close to France, the islands have an interesting mix … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to Do in the Channel Islands
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Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland
The Outer Hebrides Islands of Scotland have had a fascinating history. They have been occupied by peoples since the Mesolithic and have seen the influence of Celtic, Norse, and English-speaking cultures. Today the islands are fascinating places to visit, with breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and plenty of remnants to their great history. We have gone and found our top … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland
Top 10 UK: Top Ten Things to Do in the Shetland Islands
Known for more than just a crime drama series, Shetland (also referred to as the Shetland Islands) is an archipelago north of mainland Scotland. Modern settlement of the islands began around the 8th Century due to Viking expansion, and eventually, the islands were absorbed into the Kingdom of Scotland. Today the islands are known for their beauty, textiles, and a breed of … [Read more...] about Top 10 UK: Top Ten Things to Do in the Shetland Islands
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in the Scottish Highlands
Truly one of God’s greatest gifts to the world is the Scottish Highlands. The term denotes not only a geographical boundary along a major fault zone between the two halves of Scotland, but a cultural divide as well. Stepping into the Highlands, you’ll find the place and its people quite different from Lowland locales such as Edinburgh or Glasgow. Whether it’s the culture, … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in the Scottish Highlands
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Shropshire, England
On the border between England and Wales, Shropshire is the sort of picturesque place you’d expect the English countryside to be. With no major cities, the towns and villages of the county come across as pastoral and quaint. However, just because you think it may look sleepy, don’t pass it by or think that there’s only nature to see here. Shropshire has many interesting … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Shropshire, England
Top Ten Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Southampton, England
The port city of Southampton in Hampshire has had people living there since the Stone Age, so it’s built up quite a lot of history. It’s been a place of strategic importance to every major power over Britain’s history such as the Anglo-Saxons, the Normans, and the Parliamentarians during the English Civil War. Further, Southampton has seen everyone pass through its waters … [Read more...] about Top Ten Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Southampton, England
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Brighton
Ah, the English Seaside, the waves of the sea, and all the fun you can handle. This essentially sums up Brighton, a seaside resort town along the south coast of England. Throughout its history, Brighton has seen settlement from virtually every group that has touched Britain from Neolithic peoples to the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, and the Normans. Mostly existing as a fishing … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Brighton
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Caernarfon, Wales
The Welsh Town of Caernarfon has long been an important place in the United Kingdom. Located on the Menai Strait, it was originally a strategic defense for the Roman forces who built a fort there. Many centuries after they abandoned the area, the Normans would construct a motte-and-bailey castle to defend the lands they conquered. In the wake of this castle, a town grew up … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Caernarfon, Wales
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to Do in Perth, Scotland
No no, not Australia, the one in Scotland. Just north of Edinburgh and sitting on the banks of the River Tay, Perth was once known as St. John’s Toun or Johnstoun before the name “Perth Shire” for the area saw more common usage and the “shire” part of the name was dropped. After Sir Walter Scott wrote a story called “Fair Maid of Perth”, this bustling metropolis earned the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to Do in Perth, Scotland
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to Do in Sheffield, England
The City of Sheffield is one of the jewels of Yorkshire, due in no small part to its location at the foothills of the Pennines. The area around the city has been occupied since before recorded history and has seen governance from the Romans, Britons, Anglo-Saxons, and the Normans. Partly due to being a target of German bombers for its steel factories during World War II, the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to Do in Sheffield, England
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Plymouth, England – The Mayflower Port
Eddie Izzard once said that the Pilgrims “set off from Plymouth and they landed in Plymouth. How lucky is that?” Plymouth, England has since 1620 had a special link to the United States through this group of Protestant Separatists, though there’s a lot more going on in the city than the origin point for the Pilgrims. The site has seen people living there since the Bronze … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Plymouth, England – The Mayflower Port
Top 10 Britain: Ten Things to See and Do in Portsmouth, Hampshire
As its name would suggest, Portsmouth is a port city in Hampshire, England. It has been vital to trade and exploration for centuries, and as such, much of its culture, as well as its attractions, are dedicated to sailing. Portsmouth has also been home to some of the UK's greatest figures, being the birthplace of former Prime Minister James Callaghan, engineer Isambard Kingdom … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Ten Things to See and Do in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and do in Cambridge
Cambridge is synonymous with learning. The university has existed there since 1209 and has largely defined Cambridge, but that’s not all the city is. It has been occupied by the Romans, Britons, Anglo-Saxons, and Normans and has its own unique history. There are plenty of great places to visit on campus and off, ten of which we’ve laid out below. Whether you want to marvel … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and do in Cambridge
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Newport, Wales
Newport, Wales is the jewel of the River Usk and has been a port for Britain since the Norman invasion. Newport’s town charter dates back to 1314 and it gained city status in 2002. At one point it was a larger coal exporter than Cardiff and though the docks eventually decreased in their importance to the city’s economy, Newport remained heavy into manufacturing. It has a … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Newport, Wales
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Carlisle
Carlisle is the county town of Cumbria, and its history goes back to before the coming of the Romans. In fact, Carlisle was one of the largest towns in the area but apparently burned down prior to the Roman invasion. The Romans then established their own settlement here which became the basis for the town as it exists today. Romans gave way to Britons and eventually … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Carlisle
Royal Oak: Ten National Trust Pubs and Inns to Visit
This post was sponsored by the Royal Oak Foundation, the American affiliate of the National Trust. Anglotopia Readers can get a discount on joining – details at the bottom of the post! Pubs are a cornerstone of British society, with even the smallest villages hosting a pub and the largest cities having one on almost every street. The earliest pubs also served as inns, giving … [Read more...] about Royal Oak: Ten National Trust Pubs and Inns to Visit
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Places to Visit in Ely, Cambridgeshire
Ely has the distinction of being one of the United Kingdom’s cathedral cities and, as such, has been a center of religion in Cambridgeshire for centuries. An abbey existed here as early as the 7th Century, and the cathedral came along starting in 1083 before the Dissolution of the Monasteries reverted all Church property to the Crown. The area around Ely is also known for the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Places to Visit in Ely, Cambridgeshire
Royal Oak: Top Ten National Trust Properties to Visit in the Cotswolds
This post was sponsored by the Royal Oak Foundation, the American affiliate of the National Trust. Anglotopia Readers can get a discount on joining – details at the bottom of the post! The Cotswolds is understandably one of the most beautiful places in England. Picturesque countryside dotted with quaint villages and historical landmarks is a description that doesn’t even do … [Read more...] about Royal Oak: Top Ten National Trust Properties to Visit in the Cotswolds
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Coventry
Settled by early man, then the Romans, and the Saxons, Coventry is a city with an interesting history. One of the City’s first recorded events was an attack by Danish King Canute and his destruction of a nunnery there. It was during this time that the legend of Lady Godiva came about, riding naked through the City to convince her husband, Leofric, Earl of Mercia, to remit his … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Coventry
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Lincoln
The center of Lincolnshire, the City of Lincoln is a bustling metropolis with a population quickly approaching 100,000, which is a vast difference from the early Iron Age settlements from which the city grew. Like many major cities in England, it really got its start as a Roman colony named Lindum Colonia, eventually shortened to Lincoln. Between the Romans, the Vikings, and … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Lincoln
Royal Oak Foundation: Top Ten National Trust Gardens to Visit This Autumn
This post was sponsored by the Royal Oak Foundation, the American affiliate of the National Trust. Anglotopia Readers can get a discount on joining – details at the bottom of the post! The National Trust isn’t just manor houses and castles, you know. In addition to these historic properties, they also own and manage many of Britain’s most beautiful gardens. While some are … [Read more...] about Royal Oak Foundation: Top Ten National Trust Gardens to Visit This Autumn
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to Do in Aberdeen, Scotland
Often overlooked in favor of Edinburgh or Glasgow, Aberdeen is Scotland’s third-most populous city with about 196,000 people. What’s more, people have called Aberdeen home for over 8,000 years and the city was given its first charter in 1179 AD by the Scottish King William I. Since that time, the city has experienced war, industry, depression, and resurgence. Today, Aberdeen … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to Do in Aberdeen, Scotland
Royal Oak: Ten of the Spookiest National Trust Properties to Visit This October
This post was sponsored by the Royal Oak Foundation, the American affiliate of the National Trust. Anglotopia Readers can get a discount on joining – details at the bottom of the post! In dark moors and high cliffs, many a spooky old home and ancient castle sits. Even those that don’t appear frightening can sometimes be haunted by the spirits of those who once lived there, … [Read more...] about Royal Oak: Ten of the Spookiest National Trust Properties to Visit This October
REMEMBERING THE FEW: Top 10 places to Visit for Battle of Britain history
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Issue #11 of the Anglotopia Print Magazine in 2018. Support great long-form writing about British History, Culture, and travel by subscribing to the Anglotopia Magazine. Every subscription helps keep Anglotopia running and provides us to the opportunity to produce articles like this. You can subscribe here. The first military … [Read more...] about REMEMBERING THE FEW: Top 10 places to Visit for Battle of Britain history
Royal Oak Foundation: Ten National Trust Castles in England & Wales You Should Visit
This post was sponsored by the Royal Oak Foundation, the American affiliate of the National Trust. Anglotopia Readers can get a discount on joining – details at the bottom of the post! Some of the oldest structures in the United Kingdom, castles were once fortresses from which kings and lords ruled over and defended their people. For many years, those not directly owned by … [Read more...] about Royal Oak Foundation: Ten National Trust Castles in England & Wales You Should Visit
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