European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 28, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Magazine by Elizabeth Neuffer new York times Eorge Gershwin rhapsody sized about being an american in Paris but never about being an american in London. Perhaps to should have the american resident Community in London is More vigorous than Ever and growing by the minute. From corporate executives and stockbroker to actors and writers americans have been acquiring some of London s better addresses and even a few of its most sought after jobs. They have created their own american social life and have been accepted to some extent by British  americana have migrated eastward Ever since the Days of colonial Independence. Bui the american residential Community in London appears to have grown steadily Ever since world War ii. Now with London increasingly serving As a world financial Center More Are on the Way it is very evident that the american Community has grown with increasing trans Atlantic invest men Between the two countries said Harry g. Grossman director general of the american chamber of Commerce in London. That growth is most noticeable since the conservatives came to Power. And it s now increasing with the development of financial services in  there Are no from figure on How Many americans live in Brilain. Although americans must have permits from the British government to work ors Ludy there Lay Are not required to Register with the . Embassy. British authorities have no official totals but an estimate by the american chamber of Commerce in London based on 1984 British tax Seal Islic puts the number at 200,000. Between a third and a half of them Are believed to live in London. In 19bs about 6.000 americans holding work permits entered Britain for at least a year according to British immigration authorities in 1975, thai figure was 3,930. Many Fortune 500 companies such As ism the yanks of so Tia tuesday october 28, 1986 Citibank and general motors Havo a Strong presence in London. Although the recent slump in Oil prices Send Many american Oil executives packing London is bracing for an influx of americans As a result of the London Stock Exchange deregulation known As the big  americans of More varied talents have found Britain a receptive venue Lor their skills and ideas. The introduction of deep dish pizza to London for example is the work of the chicagoan Bob Paylon. I liked living Here but i thought the pizza was terrible says pay ton who decided to open a restaurant to suit his own culinary tastes. The result has been the my Kinda town co., which operates a flourishing series of american style restaurants including pizza Parlours rib shacks and bars. And new yorker Robert p. Cohan a former partner of the dancer Martha Graham has been instrumental in the development of modern dance in Brilain. He was invited to London in 1967 by a British Patron of the arts. The respected London contemporary dance theatre and its school have been the result. Americans have even landed in posts where one would not expect to find someone from the wrong Side of the Atlantic. Burke s peerage which annually publishes a who s who of he British tilled Sel is headed by an american Tram Maryland Harold Brooks Baker. At London s prestigious National theatre the associate director is Michael Rudman of Texas. At medieval leed title outside London the manager is an american Andrew v. Grant. Grand former manager of the san Diego zoo now is chief executive of Leeds Castle enterprises a charitable foundation and advises Many British historic proper lies including the Tower of London on How to be a charitable Trust without govern men subsidy. And the moving Force behind plans to build a reproduction of Shakespeare s Globe theatre near ils original site As part of an International Shakespeare Center is the chicagoan Sam Wanamaker actor director end a resident of London since 1951. Being an american working in London has certain advantages. I have an undefinable accent in terms of class explained Robert n. Worcester director of the Market and opinion research International mor whose clients include the sunday times and the labor parly. I can open my Mouth in a presentation and i won l raise hackles because i did or did l attend the right schools americans Aiso have made their Mark in London real estate americans have made themselves a Force in established areas Chelsea. Mayfair is. John s Wood said Richard a  an associate partner in the real estate firm of Knight Frank & Rutley. He said parts of fashionable Belgravia Are now referred to As Little  americans in London will never Lack for Opportunity to meal their compatriots. A Large network of diverse organizations aimed Al americans flourishes. Everything from voter information to cultural outings to an american elementary school education is offered there is even a Community newspaper the american which has a circulation of 15,000. Both major political parties Are represented democrats abroad Lor example has an Active membership of almost 2,000. Americans of course Are nol unknown among the British aristocracy. Among them Are the american born lady at lie. Married to the Earl of arise and lady Harlech. Widow of lord Harlech. The consensus. In fact is that americans can do Well in High society. Not All need Lake such drastic measures As those taken by an american socialite in London during the 19309, famous Lor her rather expensive party favors. For the Price of an old master she ingratiate Hersell in English society said Mark Boxer editor of Rafter an established society Magazine. Today he said americans Are Welcome in British society. Bui a cautioned the social scene is nol cracked by Money but by Charm. An american won t be popular because of his standing but because he is  the stars to stripes Page 13