It's a side of England that rarely gets an international voice. Largely because they rarely get the sort of status that would lead to recognition outside the country, and the people that do have that sort of status are rarely interested in shining a light on that part of society.
Which is a shame. It's easy to dismiss them all, when they actually have plenty to contribute given the opportunity. I know at least one American who loves that sort of thing. She's the kind of person who can find the beauty hidden within a red-light district or crime-ridden grot spot, so it doesn't surprise me.
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