I don't know if they're "revered," but I've had a few of the midrange to higher end Carlton built Raleighs, and they all rode very well. They also just exude "Englishness" if you're into that sort of thing.
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1964 JRJ (Bob Jackson), 1973 Wes Mason, 1974 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1986 Schwinn High Sierra, 2000ish Colian (Colin Laing), 2011 Dick Chafe, 2013 Velo Orange Pass Hunter