England WAS a more English place 50 years ago, things have sadly changed. Look at the influence this has had on the language.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc15l-fbXoI&NR=1

Also, here is an interesting theological debate, settled by Fry and Laurie.

"Is God an Englishman? Well, that's a tricky one. Theologians are pretty much undecided, but I think it is universally accepted that he isn't Welsh."