I don't think I want to kill off your vision of green and pleasant lands where everyone strolls to a chorus of Jerusalem to high tea or something, it sounds like half a dozen books. Austen, or Brontes, for the empire waists and rain? But er, no. There are plenty of buildings, but from what I've seen, no lycra and capes.
Ah but you haven't quizzed me, so my 'sorry' stands.