US AT&T iPhone4 (iOS5) -- use in England with local SIM card?

I will be travelling to England for several weeks.
Can I use my US AT&T iPhone4 (iOS5) by purchasing a SIM card from a U.K. based company?
Are there any resources on how to do this, and what is the best network (London, Somerset, Cornwall, Kent)
Thanks.
Rick

Am I correct in reading that the "jailbreaking" software isn't reliable on iOS5 to allow a person to unlock the phone, and insert/use another SIM?
If that's true, is my only option with this phone to purchase a travel plan with AT&T that will work in England?
Thanks for the advice! It's appreciated.
-- Rick

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