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While I like Beacon Hill and Boston’s north end, they don’t remind me of Europe at all.
Disagree. I don't think there's any place in America that will be a 100% carbon copy of Europe. That'd be silly to expect.
But Beacon Hill and the North End without a doubt share a very strong commonality and vernacular with European-styled cities, more specifically the UK.
Europe in general is much denser than the U.S., but Spain is the most dense country in Europe. 2/3rds of people there live in apartments, and only 1/3rd in houses. Apartment living is even common in relatively small towns.
I think the Millyards area of Manchester NH looks very much like similar mill towns. A show like Peaky Blinders set in Small Heath, Birmingham resembles the Millyard/gaslight district.
I can only speak for cities that remind me of England(sorta).
In my opinion:
Newburyport, MA - I couldn't believe a place like this existed in America, it could easily be in England.
Princeton, NJ - I rolled my eyes when someone mentioned this, but when I googled it I was surprised. Parts of it could sorta pass for an upmarket town in England like Tonbridge or Sevenoaks.
Portland, Maine - Somewhat reminds me of parts of Manchester and Northeast England in general.
New Forest, NYC - Kinda, a litte bit. Could maybe pass for a place in outer London like Orpington. Nice surprise when I stumbled upon it.
Phlly - Lots of Philly could fit in England, especially in more working class places in England.
I'm sure there are places in the Southeast USA, but I'm not very familiar with that area of US so can't comment too much.
I can only speak for cities that remind me of England(sorta).
In my opinion:
Newburyport, MA - I couldn't believe a place like this existed in America, it could easily be in England.
Princeton, NJ - I rolled my eyes when someone mentioned this, but when I googled it I was surprised. Parts of it could sorta pass for an upmarket town in England like Tonbridge or Sevenoaks.
Portland, Maine - Somewhat reminds me of parts of Manchester and Northeast England in general.
New Forest, NYC - Kinda, a litte bit. Could maybe pass for a place in outer London like Orpington. Nice surprise when I stumbled upon it.
Phlly - Lots of Philly could fit in England, especially in more working class places in England.
I'm sure there are places in the Southeast USA, but I'm not very familiar with that area of US so can't comment too much.
You are probably referring to Forest Hills in NYC which I agree is very British in appearance. As is Park Slope in Brooklyn (kinda resembles Kent in some places, notably).
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