In that case I would'nt go because when I went for my first time for my honeymoon, London was so compact, I got cloisterphobia. So, I'd hate to see Manchest. Stay away from the cities, stay away from Nottingham (its rated the highest crime rate in the UK) and stay away from Birmingham.

Its really simple, if you have a good deal of money, get yourself a small holds (that is what the Brits call a farm that you dont farm but grow your own vegies and stuff) down south. Or do like I did and live in the beautiful countrysides of Yorkshire! closer to the sea...not so far inland where its stuffy and stagnent. Remember, the climate change is affecting the UK too and they have not really been prepared for it, so you will not find the comforts of AC as often as you do back in the US. So, I suggest factoring in an AC and living closer to the coast if you can.

As far as London is concerned? I have had many offers to move and work there with great salleries, but you HAVE TO HAVE A HUGE sallery to live there!
And if you like a lot of very crowded hustle and bustle with
people bumping into you without saying excuse me than London is the place for you.

Otherwise go to the beautiful farmlands of Yorkshire, where life is old fashioned, laid back, and the people are friendly. And the cost of living can be so much more inexpensive if you play your cards right and do your homework.