With a bit of imagination, the whole "English Racer" three speed, Robin Hood from Nottingham, England is kinda romantic. I always floated on a great deal of fantasy grandure when I rode my old Robin Hood three-speed.
I actually had a pair of them - one a men's Robin Hood and the matchine female version. I ended up giving them to a new imigrant couple who rode them quite a lot.
I have a photo of the bikes somewhere. I will post it here if I can find them soon.