WAYS TO SUPPORT CHANNEL/THANK ME One-off Tip - ko-fi.com/watchedwalker Monthly Pledge - patreon.com/watchedwalker Buy Merch - watchedwalker.creator-spring.com SEE VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR CAMERA USED SIGHTS SEEN WITHIN THIS VIDEO 0:00:20 - Notting Hill Gate Underground Station - in fare zone 1+2, served by the Central, Circle and District lines 0:01:17 - The Gate Picturehouse - independent arthouse cinema with ornate auditorium 0:01:48 - Los Mochis - Pan-Pacific pairing of Mexican & Japanese cuisine 0:03:47 - The Hillgate - pub 0:05:41 - The Uxbridge Arms - pub 0:09:47 - St George’s Church - in ‘Eclectic Gothic’ style, consecrated in 1864 0:12:21 - Blue Plaque reads: ‘Aubrey House stands on the site of Kensington Wells an early 18th century spa Former residents include SIR EDWARD LLOYD RICHARD 1st Earl Grosvenor, LADY MARY COKE diarist, PETER and CLEMENTIA TAYLOR philanthropists, WILLIAM CLEVERLY ALEXANDER art lover’ 0:17:30 - The Windsor Castle - pub 0:21:07 - The Churchill Arms - pub filled with Churchill memorabilia, with exterior covered in planting and flags 0:29:06 - Academy Gardens - Neo-Georgian apartment complex, built in 1914 as Queen Elizabeth College 0:37:46 - Design Museum - displays of contemporary design and innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge 0:43:05 - Kensington Central Library 0:45:15 - Sign: ‘Do not dump rubbish here... maximum penalty £2,500’ 0:46:27 - Elephant And Castle - Victorian pub with golden elephant sign and historic newspaper decoration inside 0:48:54 - Hornets - gentlemen's clothier, vintage classic English with modern and big name designers, in clothing, shoes, accessories 0:49:36 - Blue Plaque reads: ‘EZRA POUND 1885-1972 Poet lived here 1909-1914’ 0:50:08 - Mural commissioned by a resident of the street in the 1960s, the artwork shows his daughter leaning out of a window above the toy shop and their pet cat on the door step of the plant house 0:50:41 - St Mary Abbots Church - the present church structure was built in 1872 to the designs of Sir George Gilbert Scott, who combined neo-Gothic and early-English styles 0:51:24 - Alec Clifton-Taylor Memorial Gardens - created in loving memory of the author & broadcaster, President of the Kensington Society, 1978 - 1985 0:54:40 - The Ivy Kensington Brasserie - sophisticated all-day dining 0:55:10 - Drinking fountain with Inscription ‘A D 1900’ 0:56:00 - High Street Kensington Underground Station - in fare zone 1, served by the Circle and District lines 1:05:48 - The Abingdon - pub 1:10:02 - St Sarkis Armenian Church - opened in 1923, closely modelled on the bell-tower of the monastery of St Haghpat in Armenia 1:12:35 - First Church of Christ Scientist 1:14:06 - Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington - 4-star hotel 1:14:22 - Holiday Inn London, Kensington High Street - 4-star hotel 1:15:03 - Embassy of Armenia 1:20:59 - St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church - the building was previously Saint John’s Presbyterian Church and was opened in 1863 1:22:55 - Kensington United Reformed Church - built in 1854-55 as Kensington Congregational Chapel 1:23:12 - The Britannia - pub 1:29:12 - Kensington Arcade - shopping arcade offering a selection of boutiques & cafes in a bustling setting :)

@cynthianolder3557

Жыл бұрын

Obviously before the awful present heatwave, which the nation is not equipped for It reached a record 104 F

This was so an emotional journey. In the 60s I lived in The Royal Borough and walked everwhere. The mews and the backstreets. The squares and the parks. Visiting friends. Pub lunches, Harrods, Montpelier Street, Kings Rd. So many ghosts. And the bitter sweet smell of London rain. Thankyou.

@Roheryn100

Жыл бұрын

Same here... I lived in Victoria in the 80s-90s.

@Tamar-sz8ox

Жыл бұрын

I live in the USA 🇺🇸, I love the Donovan Song “Sunny South Kensington “ and always day dreamed what it was like to live there in the 1960s swinging London 🇬🇧😭

@NostalgicAtmosphere

Жыл бұрын

Where did you move to & why? Prices have gone up from £600 in the 60s (£10,000 accounting for inflation) to several million in 2022.

@talmadge1926

Жыл бұрын

@@NostalgicAtmosphere first Norway (love + work opportunities) now South America (retired).

Never stop filming! After watching this video I felt as if I visited London myself and walked through the rain. I don't have money to travel so your videos are the only travellings I can afford lol. Thank you so much for this amazing experience!!💜💜

Thank you for keeping the video BS-free; indeed that is very much appreciated.

walking in the rain is always stunning, especially in London.

I just wanted to watch this to remember what rain is like. It’s very dry here in California.we are having a severe drought, everything is so dry. It’s very refreshing ☔️💦☂️

Just could not LIVE packed in like that! Imagine the noise!

The buldings are beautiful and unique. Streets are clean. The weather is gloomy and peace. I imagine walking through those streets with my beloved one.

This brings back memories of living in Germany, the rainy weather, and narrow streets.

The sound of rain, London city, and a long walk what else we want?

Also, I greatly appreciate the fact you pan the camera around to fully capture the view/building from all angles instead of just straight ahead. So many others don’t! Thank you ❤️

I 've been in Kengsington long ago and I fell in love with London, it"s my ideal city with constant rain and victorian houses. This video brings me very pleasant memories.

@sidhu8525

Жыл бұрын

hello love you ❤💜💜😊😊

Love London especially when it's gray and raining on an autumn day 🍂 Greetings from Paris 🇫🇷

@junosugi7466

Жыл бұрын

Paris is nice too.

@enlilw-l2

Жыл бұрын

@@junosugi7466 It depends where but yes, thank you 😊

@enlilw-l2

Жыл бұрын

@Ralph Reilly Didn't say it was, just pointing out my favourite times in London last time I was in October.

@ufuktuncoz2239

Жыл бұрын

Paris mon amour 💖 Bonjour de Turquie🎵🌞🎶

@enlilw-l2

Жыл бұрын

@@ufuktuncoz2239 Oh merci 🙏

Beautiful area! Loved the rain as well! I lived in London for a short time in the early 70’s. Brings back memories!

Love rainy day walks in London!

15 minutes in and really enjoying it. It's the closest I'll ever get to seeing any part of England. My best friend of ten years was going to take me there to visit his family but he died before we could in 2015. Thinking of you and missing you, James. ❣

Wow, what a beautiful and posh area, stunning architecture too. Nice to see the cherry blossoms sign of Spring. Thanks very much for the walk!

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Steve, I've been enjoying the sunny weather the last few days, great to have Spring weather!

Your walking excursions are greatly appreciated. The relaxation is real, and it helps me forget about my worries.🥰🥰

I want to live in a beautiful pastel house on a rainy side street in London! 😍 Thank you for this quiet, reflective walk -- perfect for a Friday morning ❤️

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome WTLR, those pastel houses are very nice!

@artymiss77

2 жыл бұрын

If you've got a couple of million you can buy one! 😆 I just checked the house prices.

@WhereTheLocalsRoam

2 жыл бұрын

@@artymiss77 LOL maybe I'll just look for them on Airbnb 😂

@acustomer7216

Жыл бұрын

I got an Airbnb flat when I took my daughter to school & walked all over. I loved the mews, like secret streets. Can't wait to go back

@fetitadepeterra5319

Жыл бұрын

It's nice to visit, not nice to live there

thank you so much for making these videos❤️ i don’t understand how there is people that don’t like rainy days like this..

Many beautiful streets, gardens and buildings! A very beautiful area!

I'm loving your videos, Thanks to you, I get to intimately experience places that I never would have otherwise. thank you so much for making and sharing them.

Thank you for these walking tours. Definitely relaxing and takes my mind off of stressful things.

I had a student friend who was staying in Kensington, London. We often went for walks around Kensington/South Kensington, especially around the mews areas, sometimes very late at night, but we were never troubled, it was very peaceful. Our favourite place though that we sometimes visited was Hamptead for that village like atmosphere, its winding streets and the Heath. The rainy weather adds to London's unique atmosphere. It's a nice walk, and certainly brings back memories. I hope you didn't get too wet.

@watchedwalker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Juno, it wasn't too rainy that day, not like that torrential ran walk I did in the early hours, I got really soaked doing that one!

Amazing! Walking through pretty side streets, beautiful mews, and a lively high street in this upscale area with stately Victorian buildings in London's Kensington on a dull, rainy day, from Notting Hill Gate Station to High Street Kensington Station, through this upscale area with stately Victorian buildings, through pretty side streets, beautiful mews, and lively high street. Thank you for sharing your work! You are awesome!

Kensington + Rainy walk 👍 Absolutely my favourite 😊 I really like the suburb view in this video, so calm and peaceful! thank you Watched Walker.

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Irfan, it's a lovely area, I'm happy you enjoyed this walk, take care!

Love Kensington very much. Thanks very much for the nice walk.

Beautiful Walk, sounds a wealthy London area even under the rain 😀! Thanks Watched Walker. Nice day, Greetings from Paris !

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you BCV, love to Paris!

Great atmosphere, London in the rain - and I love the way you show a lot around you.

A real treat! I've always loved the rain: the sounds, the reflections, even the sense of coziness under an umbrella - it energizes me and makes me feel happy. Now that I live in the land of ice and snow, I do miss English rain, early blossoms, and winter hanging baskets outside pubs... and the architecture of course. Cheers and thank you, from Montreal.

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carole, love to Montreal

My favourite videos you do. The mews are so lovely with the rain. Thank you!

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ELLiOt, they are my favourite to film too.

Beautifully done. All this is my idea of hell as I live in the beautifully quiet Canadian town of Collingwood, on the shores of Georgian Bay. I was born in London, UK a long time ago, and these walks bring back happy memories - but living amid all that noise and chaos would drive me crazy! John, Ontario, Canada

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, Collingwood looks lovely, how different it must be living there! All the best.

@SpecialgiftsLA

Жыл бұрын

Hi John. I relate alot to that.as I loved London but with time now my late 40s I was seeking a more serene peaceful natural existence to write and draw. How did you prepare for your move.?

@mrsc120

Жыл бұрын

It’s lovely to have a “London fix” every now and then though, John.

Excellent walk, the sound of rain, stunning buildings, and everyday life in London.

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Brenda 😀

@Nullybk

Жыл бұрын

New York looks far better imo

@lindak990

Жыл бұрын

Rain?? Noisy vehicles on the rainy streets

I love the rain..

Wonderful to enjoy the rain in the desert. Refreshing and relaxing. 👍😀❤

Such an atmospheric stroll. Typifies what London is.

@user-bp6gp2rc1v

Жыл бұрын

Typifies what the expensive parts of town are. Listen and you’ll hear the hum of almost perpetual building work.

Love a grey day.

Excellent walk, beautiful sound of rain, stunning buildings and everyday London life.

Absolutely fascinating! What a very atmospheric walk under the rain. Have a great weekend

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too TTC! 😀

I've never been to London but I love watching black and white movies and it reminds me so much of a lot of the stars from there; and world of history.....One day I would visit.

MASSAGE! Peace is accessible in every moment with Soul Music.😊

Grew-up in SW10, Remember 1965, left in 1977, still have fond Memories.

There's no place like London..

This is so beautiful! Oh my gosh, those colorful row houses are so, so incredibly cute.

Love the rain!

Thank you for another wonderful video. It’s so interesting when you go into neighborhoods to see the mixed-use buildings and different architectural styles.

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it AB 😀

Really professional - the fact that you show the architecture, instead of just walking along/past it all, is really appreciated. Also I like to see the snippets of history which you come across. Thank you for the vid.

Had a nice sit down and watched your lovely Kensington walk❣️ I really am transported when I have time to relax and enjoy all the details - the homes, restaurants and churches are my favorite aspects of this wonderful place (not to forget pubs and double deckers! ) thanks so much for guiding us as always LL🗽

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome LL, it was a lovely walk to film with so many interesting streets. Take care 😀

@angeladallimore8079

2 жыл бұрын

❤Kensington

I walk down these streets every single day, the campden hill area is so quiet and peaceful

Memories: I lived in South Kensington. I miss it, however, not so much London as a whole. My god, heat-fires around London first time ever? It could do with this weather right now. Subbed.

Thank u for walking in the rain ☔️,I loved seeing the pretty colourful houses/mews, a real variety,,i hope u got to have a warm drink afterwards.👋🤗

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Alicia, I filmed another walk after this one and then had a drink later 😀

How I wish I could go there. 🥺😳

Překrásné domečky , inspirující atmosféra, fantazie...

London Town in the rain , where else Brilliant WW 😊🏴‍☠️

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Alan!

What a contrast this area is to somewhere like Vauxhall. This is my sort of London, if I could afford a house in one of these streets, I would be happy never to go beyond these boundaries of Kensington and Chelsea, if that was the deal!

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

I agree John, some people are very fortunate to be living in this area.

Today I'm watching this, tomorrow I'm walking there..

thank you this cured my homesickness for today

Mil gracias x compartir excelentes videos, saludos cordiales desde la distancia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Salvador, you're so welcome, all the best 😀

Still hoping to travel one day and get to do some walks for myself. I love your format with the captions, many walkers talk as they go but I don't always want that. Wonderful to experience the sounds of the street on its own.

If this footage were shot in Los Angeles, there would be homeless tents and encampments literally everywhere. You would be stepping over them and their refuse. This video reminder of normalcy is instructive for residents of LA, like me, who come across it. Thank you 🙏🏻

@user-bp6gp2rc1v

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget this is a very expensive part of London - it’s by no means typical of other parts of town, where there are plenty of people sleeping rough.

This is a beautiful video!! The little streets and alleys with the Mews are so pretty. The first time we came here, we enjoyed walking around this area !! Can't wait to visit again!!!

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lori, it's a lovely part of the city to take a stroll 😀

I loved your walk-through London-Kensington particularly when you stop to read the historical markers. Thank you and please keep up the good work of entertaining us with these British- neighborhood walks.

So very quiet , like time stood still.

Very cozy.

Beautiful country.

Thanks for the detailed timestamps 🤩

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Flexxen, pleased you find them useful.

Wonderful London please let's go London

London looks best with blue skies.

London is always a synonym of beauty. Thank you.

Hello. I have not seen walking videos available for a while, and I did keep watch for them. So, I am so delighted to "see" you again. Thank you! I have subscribed again so that I do not miss them. Take care all. From Orange County California 🙂.

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Pamela! You have some catching up to do 😉

That is so beautiful. I use to live in Washington where it's always wet like that. I loved it and miss it alot. I wish I could visit England some day.

Thanks for sharing this video of unknown streets and neighbourhoods.

brilliant Mr. WW!

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian!

My favourite area of London. I go every Saturday, mainly to the library. Jimmy Page lives around there as does Robbie Williams i'm guessing since they're neighbours. I've seen Jimmy a few times. His house exterior is pretty cool.

Hits different, when you come upon this video as you're sitting in your hotel room of a hotel that was juuuust so visible here 🧐

I So Appreciate your videos! How lucky to have a city with such clean streets! Thank You!

Absolutely marvelous!…It takes me back to my British childhood. Keep up the great work.

Love the old architecture of these houses.

Thank you so much for the captions! So great for me to ‘take a walk’ in London from my couch in Australia and actually know what it is I’m looking at thanks to you! 😀 Brilliant job ❤️

@davidheacock1192

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Brings back memories of my time in Bayswater - used to frequent these streets regularly. Thanks for posting

Very lively and "atmospheric" 🙂 video. Thanks for sharing.

Perfect lighting made this incredibly sharp video achievable! All the visual elements worked great in leading the viewers’ focus to the subject.The foreground added the perfect depth to this upload. The intense colors are tastefully used to create a compelling video. Amazing effort guys....thanks for shaing!!!!🥰🤩❤💯👍

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much RHT, that's very kind of you to say. All the best!

Thank you. Many memories.

I have always loved England 🙂

@jawadkhankakar7298

Жыл бұрын

I love u from pakistan

@christinebethencourt6197

Жыл бұрын

@@jawadkhankakar7298 😘

@jawadkhankakar7298

Жыл бұрын

@@christinebethencourt6197 💖💝😍

Beautiful place, interesting tour, thanks for sharing! 🙂👍

Absolutely stunning views! Thank you!

Excellent! Thank you so much!

What a wonderful walk! Thank you 😊 The mews were lovely. We hope to see 1a Scarsdale Villas where Michael Flanders lived so great prep. 👍

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Margaret, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! 😀

Theses streets look so charming

Excellent walk god bless.

@poonamwadhwani5533

2 жыл бұрын

Stunning houses.miss London

An ASMR video all the way! We love to see it 👏🏽

Very beautiful!

I really enjoyed that W. W. Thanks so much.

good old rainy London :)

The first few minutes through the townhomes looks like Rocky and Adrian's neighbourhood in Philadelphia where they bought their first home.

Just found your channel and not even a quarter way through it and can say great job. Most videos like this have a myopic view, you show the whole area, both sides, up and down.

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you William and welcome to the channel 😀

nice job! - I'm curious how your rig is setup, no one is starting at you so it would appear subtle. I see the equipment you are using, but wonder how you are holding it all and so fluid at the same time. I like to ambient audio pickup as well. I'm working while this plays in the background - love it.

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, camera just hand-held 😀

Sitting in my 1930's cottage very late at night in Perth, Western Australia, I thoroughly enjoyed you taking me through the back streets of Kensington. I have never been there in person, but I really got the feel of life for those who live there. My favourite little place was Gordon Place near the Elephant and Castle.. I loved the sound of the rain, the cars going by, and the one thing that was missing for me was the sound of your footsteps. You must have been wearing very quiet shoes because I couldnt hear them. I do love to hear the click click of shoes on the street, so next time maybe you have some noisier shoes to wear ? The blossom on the trees was lovely, showing that spring was in the air, and those quiet streets where people had painted their houses in glorious colours of blue, yellow, pink, green etc. I was very surprised that so many streets had no other place to park than the roadside, I guess the car wasnt invented when they were built. The other noticable thing for me was that so many of the properties were still enveloped in black wrought iron from days gone by, very charming indeed !! Thank you so much WW for giving us this tour, I will definitely be watching more of your work in future, you are doing a great job....

@watchedwalker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Valerie, funny you mention the sound of footsteps, when I wear shoes that make more sound some viewers complain about that, it's impossible to please everyone! 😀 I'm glad you enjoyed this walk, love to Perth!

@valerieslater3029

Жыл бұрын

@@watchedwalker I guess you could do your walk alternatively with noisy shoes and quiet shoes, as you say, you just cant please everyone, but thanks so much for your reply, I look forward to more of your lovely walks !

Hey Mr. WW I love a rainy day you are the best I don't how many times I tell you you take your time to bring us your travels for me since I can't be in the sun during the chemo time so I hang out with you have a fun Friday you friend Cindy 😀

@watchedwalker

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Cindy, I hope chemo is going as well as it can do. We have been having some lovely weather this week, it almost feels summery during the day! Take care and hope to see you at the next premiere, whenever that is 😀

Lovely walk thank you, watched twice and saw 3 logos.

I'm probably the only one here, being of a certain age, who remembers, (and enjoyed) Alec Clifton Taylor's BBC documentaries. "Six English Towns" and "Another Six English Towns."