jen bea,
I lived in England from 1987 until 1992. I loved it there, we actually lived in Trimley St Mary, just outside Felixstowe. I loved going to London around Christmas time for the shopping. My wife is British, she was born near Cambridge, but her folks live in Grimsby now. We do get back there every couple of years for a visit. I would live in England if I could afford it. Maybe one day I'll win the lottery.