How wonderful to enjoy a glimpse of the past that works perfectly in the modern age. Unapologetic as it should be be. History is history warts and spender all!

Really enjoying this series. Thank you.

The Armoury of St James’s is a wonder shop and I love visiting it. But the really great thing is that it is loved by so many people who support it and clearly value the historical items that is sells, including the superb toy soldier collections. Thank you for making this video.

Wonderful. Thanks for allowing me to teleport to a Gentleman's London via KZread

Wonderful video series Tom, please keep it up. Thank you 🫡

Nice to see my old office at HQ London District …..on and overlooking Horse Guards Parade.

@bertiewooster3326

Ай бұрын

I was disappointed to see so many puddles on the parade ground for last weeks Birthday Parade. In my day that would not have occurred.

A beautiful series and i really enjoy watching it.

Thank you for starting this KZread Channel on what it means to be 'British' in an age where its now popular to denigrate our contribution to the world, its nice that you can shine a spotlight on what it is we have offered and continue to give! Thank you

@davidanderson8704

Ай бұрын

cuz there are so many woke kids ruining this video for you, who watch this channel, relax mate.

@theofarmmanager267

Ай бұрын

I admire your sentiment but, like most things, I think we should be rational when we talk about “our contribution to the world”. Rarely did the UK contribute altruistically; it usually did so for selfish wealth-accumulating reasons. Notwithstanding that, I think that there are elements of which we should be proud but recognise that other countries have similar facts. I cringe when people, usually from that most nasty bunch called politicians, talk about the UK as a global power; having a global role. We are not and do not. We are a small island with a fragile economy with many good, and some bad, qualities. Of course, we had an empire but that has gone. To say that, because of that legacy, that the UK has some enduring power is no different than suggesting that Italy, as a legacy of the Roman Empire, remains a global power. So, be proud to be British but also be humble

@craigmoore5162

Ай бұрын

As an American I can say I am grateful for my/our British heritage and constantly seek out its brilliance and contribution to culture and society.

@Crusader47

Ай бұрын

@@theofarmmanager267 maybe not a global power like it use to be bro but it still is a major economy lol and a very strong currency. I think u brits should be proud of your heritage for what u achieved and I think they did contribute quite a lot to the world coming from a south African btw. People are just woke, fragile and soft now to appreciate history for what it is. People should embrace their history no matter how good or 'bad' as some would say.

@theofarmmanager267

Ай бұрын

@@Crusader47 thanks for the reply although I’m not sure how much relates to my comment. I don’t (genuinely) understand “embrace your history”. I accept our history (it is, after all, a matter of record, but I don’t celebrate every single bit of it. I’m proud of our role in defeating Hitler when the Commonwealth came to our aid in helping us win that war. I’m not proud of our involvement in Suez in 1956. So, I would hope it’s a balanced view to say that we have done good and bad things. I think it’s a separate debate but I don’t see the UK as having a global role or being a global power. That’s not to say that, working with the EU or the US or the Commonwealth, we shouldn’t be reacting to world events but, as for having a leading role, I don’t see it. The use of the term “woke” is interesting. Here in the UK, it seems to be used perniciously towards anyone who might portray a left of centre view on a subject. If I were to say that the UK should be accepting some immigration, I suspect that somebody will cry woke. In the way that it seems to e used, it is almost a badge of honour for those who want to portray a balanced, reasoned view.

Great vid Tom - don’t be afraid to make them longer though. I felt this could have been two -one for the shop and one for the parade.

Very enjoyable video… many thanks

The Rake is by far the best men's magazine on earth. Correct me if I'm wrong but, wasn't a monthly magazine before? I moved to Mexico City and I can no longer find it here. Thank you.

@kyleanuar9090

Ай бұрын

Others have fallen to the woke craps, hopefully they stayed true to the tradition.

So damned good! By St. George, I LOVE this series and channel!!

Pleased to subscribe to your channel as a family historian, raised in the US southern states where the culture was heavily influenced by our ancestors. Thank you for the wide range of topics you cover!

One of the most fascinating shops and akin to a micro museum!

What can I say Tom? A first class video. The Armoury is one of the many highlights of St James, but to be honest, it is quite unique, as you mentioned.. Thinking about it, the Piccadilly Arcade is, in a nutshell, Gentleman's London. Your head must have been exploding after giving out all the facts when you were on Horse Guard's Parade. BTW, was the suit that you were wearing, the one that you had made on the Terry Haste video?

Ahem... My Grandfather was a Major in the 4th Hussar regiment. Saw duty under Kitchener in India and in South Africa during the Boer War.... I am definitely proud of my Heritage...😊😅😂.

Looks like a rather stout Ken Dodd wearing fancy dress 🤣

How come I’ve never heard of this amazing shop before?! I love military history and traditions and this place looks absolutely fantastic.

always wanted to go into this store, but doesn't seem one you browse in !

Are WW2 battledress, helmets and webbing available at the Armoury of St James’s?

It seems the role and existence of the Monarchy isnt an issue at the 2024 General Election - it would give both side the chance to make their case

I am a United States Marine Corps Officer, a retired Lieutenant Colonel. I served in Afghanistan with British Army Officers. June 2002 to December 2002. Our boss was then Colonel Nick Carter. General Sir Nick Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, went on to serve as the Chief of the General Staff, British Army.

@tfchamberlin

Ай бұрын

And then went onto be Chief of the Defence Staff after serving as CGS.

@CaptainWillard830

Ай бұрын

@@tfchamberlin Good man, you made my day! I am a big fan of The Rake. I plan to take trip to London this summer, to visit the shops, and interesting places, you have been featuring. Semper Fidelis

I never knew all of this. Thanks Tom. (from an old yank Marine)

My grand father and father collected lead toy soldiers and I'm sure some of them would have come from the Armoury

Nice one !

One question, why do british call leftenant and americans or other english people call it liutennant (sry for my pronounciation, english is my 3rd language :)

@cohort075

Ай бұрын

Lieutenant is originally from French, which was pronounced Luef, so the British adopted the name, hence British military say Leftenant, and not Lootenant. Not sure if the Canadian military say Left, but I do know that the Australian military, and New Zealand military say it as left.

@TheBTG88

Ай бұрын

@@cohort075Canadians pronounce it the same as Americans.

@bertiewooster3326

Ай бұрын

Simple to answer the British call it correctly the rest call it incorrectly.

@codysherman9293

Ай бұрын

I have no idea why I am doing this except that I hate guessing. While Bertie is ultimately correct, the rest is lacking. First, it is a French word: lieu (in my place) and tenant (holder). A Lieutenant therefore holds ground in the place of his/her Commander. There is a narrative that as the rank was adopted by the British Army (Cornets and Ensigns preceded) and that letters in the English language were somewhat ‘pick your own’, that adoption of the pronunciation Left came as the result of a spelling error. That said, the American choice is likely attributed to French assistance in the Revolutionary War and as a rebuke to the British. French Canadians do indeed say ‘looo’ while English Canadian say Left (I am a retired Canadian Officer). We sort of let it go to garder la paix.

Wow

Marvelous. Great to see my Al Marta the Admiralty Building. Wonderful sunglasses by the way, perhaps yo could highlight that accessory in a future episode

Of course Britain's armed forces are in dire decline now;, senior officers saying we haven't a first-class army any more, RN ships mothballed due lack of sailors, Air Force can't field even their Battle of Britain flight, Red Arrows in turmoil, not enough planes for the new RN carriers - which keep breaking down..

@Musrusticus-

Ай бұрын

And girl infantry soldiers…

I hope England doesn't die

Should have been a far longer episode in Piccadilly Arcade as the shop has different levels! #diorama

Doing things a little bit different? (really?) I'm not a pedant but if you're going to ride a charger with for England and St George on it you would want to be correct.

"raising them (their kilts) aloft for Bonnie Prince Charlie" .... I hadn't realised how important it was that we won. Deary me.

Rule Britania

Somme gun!

Sorry Tom, but you do not „win“ the Victoria Cross, it is not a lottery…

This series is just silly.