I spent three excellent years living in England, back in '97-'00, and had the privilege of training at two amazing gyms - Bodyzone, in Bracknell, and Castle Gym, in Windsor.
Back then, Castle Gym was run by 1998 NABBA Mr. World, Simon Morgan, someone whom I attribute most of my knowledge on the sport to and who inspired me to ultimately compete.
However, whichever gym I went to, I also noticed and thus fell in love with, the seeming blue-collar, down and dirty work ethic rampant in those hardcore gyms that seems to be dissipating further every year, especially over here in the States.
Good memories. Granted that was a long time ago and things might have changed but I just wanted to profess my appreciation for gyms as they are supposed to be.