: Many of the Pilgrims who sailed in 1620 were from this region, seeking religious freedom .
East Anglia is often called the cradle of the United States because so many Founding Fathers and early settlers came from its counties . Anglia - USA
: Names like Boston, Lincoln, and Braintree were carried across the Atlantic by homesick settlers . ✈️ WWII: The "Friendly Invasion" : Many of the Pilgrims who sailed in
The Ford Anglia is perhaps the most tangible "Anglia" export to the US, though its journey was often filled with weirdness . known as the "Friendly Invasion
: This period, known as the "Friendly Invasion," permanently altered the local landscape and introduced the UK to American culture, jazz, and nylon stockings .