Hello friends, I hope you enjoy this Christmas special. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you who've supported this channel over the past year, I couldn't do this without you. I wish you all health, happiness and a wonderful Christmas. Best of luck for the New Year, and I shall see you soon. Stay well.

@JulieWallis1963

2 жыл бұрын

Right back at ya! 🎄 🎅 🥂

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

@@JulieWallis1963 Cheers Julie! 🍺

@SeventhSwell

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the interesting and enjoyable videos. Hope you also have a good Christmas, and looking forward to next year's videos.

Brilliant Rob' proud Dad x

@LynaGalliara

4 ай бұрын

I'm happy for Rob, having a dad who is (rightly) proud of him 🙂

@thewrecker3140

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Lyna for your thoughtful comment, much appreciated. Robs dad.

The Angel at Rotherhithe formed part of the view from the kitchen window which my parents and I enjoyed from September 1961 to February 1965.

Hi over period time I have been round them all, but living in Yorkshire I cant unfortunately see me getting round them again any time soon. So it good to see your videos. Look forward to many more. All the best.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Melvin. Hope you manage to get back for a visit soon. Stay well my friend and have a wonderful Christmas.

I had no idea that I had missed so many years of you1r super videos pn which I am just catching up! This was very emotional at times but had all your unique hallmarks of thorough research sand enjoyable professionalism. Thank you again!🤓 Rob

@Robslondon

Ай бұрын

Bless you Rob! Thank you- and thanks for watching a Christmas special out of season!

A Christmas Special ! I knew you,d come through mate.lol. Cheers.(rubbish comment to follow).

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike 😊 A lovely comment; and all are very much appreciated. Stay well mate and happy Christmas.

That intro memories of when I was young. 'This is Thames from London'

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me Jason! Thanks 😉

I once worked in a recording studio on Britton Street which sadly is no longer there but thank goodness that The Jerusalem Tavern is still going strong.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Simon, stay well.

Nice themed "pub crawl". Best bit for me was the note about the Brannigen fight scene. It's a good fight scene. Big John Wayne fan, as was my father. Hello from a very frozen Corvallis Oregon, US.

@Robslondon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Melissa ;-) Stay warm!

Back in the day, my parents ran a pub in Bracknell. An assortment of well-known people were known to drink there from time to time, including Christine Keeler on a couple of occasions.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!

Even if you don't drink London's pubs are a fantastic slice of history and architecture. And the second one you featured is my mate's pub!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ali! Hope your mate manages to see the video too! I was going to visit in person although sadly illness prevented that. I have drank there before though and love it; one of my favourites. Thanks again and stay well.

@Wilayaat

2 жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon - No worries, really like your videos I've messaged him + sent a link so he can watch it too. Stay well and have a great Christmas!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wilayaat Much appreciated; cheers Ali.

Nice one very intresting merry Christmas

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Stuart :-) Merry Christmas to you too.

Packed with fascinating facts, great visuals (that montage of late 70's bands was fabulous and worth the effort!) and a presentation style that's just spot on in so many ways. Have a restful and enjoyable Christmas Rob, if you keep this up by Christmas 2022 I predict you'll hit 50k subs.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and kind words PurpleTT99, really appreciate it. Stay well and have a great Christmas :-)

Loving the mix of pub review and really interesting local history. Well done and thanks. Can’t wait to visit some of these when I’m next in London (from Oz)

@Robslondon

6 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that John, cheers. Hope you’re back here soon 🇦🇺

One of my brothers bought a car from Diana Dors's boyfriend. It was a Jaguar with a cocktail cabinet in the back. Another brother sent a couple up to Edinburgh to my parents for a month because they had to get out of London. I remember going out with them and having to call the woman Mummy. Dodgy, just on the fringes but knew enough he then blagged his way into a new life in Rhodesia. Families!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

😂

Good to see you back. Merry Christmas

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, thanks Cossie. Stay well and Merry Christmas to you too my friend.

The Jerusalem Tavern is a lovely quirky little pub. And the beer is great.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Darren; much agreed! Stay well.

What a wonderful video, Rob! Some old haunts were mentioned from my previous pub crawls of London and, of course, some new ones as well! I used to drink at The Three Kings in West Kensington in the late 1980s. Looks like I missed the great music by about a decade! Thanks again for the super video! Keep up the great work! Cheers!

@Robslondon

11 ай бұрын

Such a lovely comment; many thanks indeed! Cheers nealbourn and stay well ;-)

Very interesting - thanks - have a great Christmas Rob

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Zippy. Happy Christmas to you.

As soon as I saw the fireplace, I thought 'that looks like the Jerusalem Tavern'. Not been in for several years, but amazing how good the memory can be!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

You’ll never forget a place like that Nigel! 😉 Cheers for the great comment and stay well 🍺

Seeing your trilogy of pub videos I fully expected to have been to nearly all of them. In reality about half of them are yet to be discovered. Something to be rectified if I ever get back to London.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! 😉 A good excuse to come back waveywavey- hope you make it soon my friend. Take care and cheers 🍺

Dear Rob. Thank you so very much for your series of videos. I’ve really enjoyed them; always interesting and wonderfully diverting after a tedious day working from home. You must spend so much time time researching but I have a feeling that’s the aspect you enjoy! I send you all best wishes to you and yours for the Season and look forward to some more armchair adventures and excursions in your company! Clair

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a lovely comment Clair, that means so much to me. And yes, you're right about the research! How did you guess? :-) Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks again; stay well.

A fantastic video - it made me feel very nostalgic and proud to be a City of London-born Cockney. Thank you, Rob!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure ;-) Best wishes to you and stay well.

The pub experience is such an integral part of the experience of being on the UK that I think it is underestimated by residents just how important and lovely it is. It is so comforting to know that you are never far from a place where you can rest and refresh, and that often this includes enjoying yourself in an historic establishment that has provided this service for hundreds of years. Rob, your videos are just terrific and I appreciate them greatly.

@Robslondon

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Catherine, and yes- couldn't agree more with what you say about pubs. Stay well.

The bit about the Salter Family was very moving.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Delise. Stay well.

Interesting video to finish the year off , we await now for the videos of 2022. Have a good Christmas best wishes for the new year stay safe

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your kind words Butch; many thanks mate. Stay well and have a great Christmas.

Thank you! A great pub tour for the season. Cheers!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Alan! Glad you enjoyed it :-) Cheers and stay well.

Brilliant as always, and those 2500 odd who watched... come back and add a like !

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, cheers Stephen 😉 Stay well.

From world famous live music venue to sports bar. Such is life in the modern world eh? Merry Christmas and thanks yet again for the education and entertainment.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Much agreed Paul. Cheers and stay well mate; thanks so much for the kind words.

Another great video Rob. Having worked and walked around London for over 40 years, I have visited all these pubs and love them all. The Three Kings w14 was our local when I worked for a time in Ashfield House, although the real ale was often not very good at times in the 80s. Thank you in particular for telling the story of Dr and Mrs Salter and their tragic daughter Joyce. The thieves who stole the bronze statue of the legendary local hero Dr Salter should hang their heads in shame.

@Robslondon

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much John... couldn't agree more about the Salter statue thieves (and that's put it mildly)... There will be another Christmas pubs special out soon, so please do stay tuned!

Lovely and Christmasy 🎄. Very enjoyable, thank you.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rachel :-)

Well done Rob…another subscriber 😀👍🏻

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Steve- good to have you here!

Happy Christmas from Austria I'd a drink with all of them

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nicholas; happy Christmas to you too ☺️ Stay well 🍺

A nice surprise to find your blog - interesting and informative. Has me wanting to pay each pub a visit - hope you are on commission 😂

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Cheers Roger! Thanks for your kind words; much appreciated. Stay well.

Watched just after Easter 2024. Thank you. 🏳‍🌈

@Robslondon

2 ай бұрын

A pleasure; thank you for watching, Geoffrey!

Hi Rob, I stumbled across your channel whilst looking at old haunts I lived and worked at all through the 1980's. One pub I renovated in 1984 was 'The Horn Tavern' in Knightrider Court near blackfriars bridge, no doubt you know of it but it's called something else now. Still like to get back up to London a dozen times a year but your channel keeps me going in the meantime. Merry Christmas, Terry

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant comment Terry, thank you so much. Stay well and have a great Christmas; hope you get to visit London soon.

Merry Christmas and peace to all. How about a Bristol Pub crawl, I know its not the old smoke but a city with loads of history and fantastic venues/parks and oh yes pubs.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

That would be a fantastic idea Matt (I lived in Bristol for a time some 20 years ago and know it well; beautiful city). Cheers and stay well.

Fantastic, deep dive into these pubs. Amazing work.

@Robslondon

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jack, really appreciate it. Stay well.

Fantastic stuff , so interesting , thanks, best wishes for 2022 ❤

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Steel City! Stay well 😊

Thank you for making this happen Cheers from California 😊

@Robslondon

Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure Olin, thanks for watching!

I’ve been to all these pubs over the years. Be great to be able to resume my pub crawls to explore the history. Thanks for making these films.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure; thank you so much for watching.

On a similar note around Christmas themes, you may want to venture further afield to Hampstead and visit The Holly Bush. It’s an old traditional pub, tucked a bit out of the way behind the Clock Tower opposite the tube station. Apart from a beautiful pub the food there is rather tasty. They used to make the best Toad In The Hole there. Truth is most pubs in Hampstead are historic and classy but that one has the additional Christmassy connotation. But be careful if it’s icy when you’re leaving as you walk down the hill.

@Robslondon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Apollo Mint... I have covered the Holly Bush, you'll find it in my 2022 Christmas special ;-) kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWGT2dOIldDbl6Q.html

Rob, you're a lovely person and I so enjoy your channel.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jason, that means a lot to me. Stay well my friend.

Another great video. Thank you! Happy Christmas. Here's hoping 2022 is kinder to us all.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much LadyCalverley; and yes here's hoping about 2022. Thanks again, stay well and happy Christmas.

Very creative video! Great job!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Fantastic!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy! Stay well.

Excellent, as ever mate :)

@Robslondon

5 ай бұрын

Cheers ;-)

Nice vid as usual, but not even a mention to the Angel, Islington? So famous it has its own square on the Monopoly board and a tube station. Still, the current incarnation is a Wetherspoons so I can understand ;-)

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Thanks very much Patrick. The Angel Islington- in one form or another- will certainly be appearing in a future video, so stay tuned! 😉

Merry Christmas! Have a good one mate.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jamie; you too. Stay well.

Very much enjoyed those & look forward to more in the future. I have 3 (+1, perhaps fictional) that are located in the vicinity of Fleet Street. The Edgar Wallace ( Essex St, Temple, London WC2R 3JE) The Seven Stars ( 53 Carey St, London WC2A 2JB) & The Cittie of York ( 22 High Holborn, London WC1V 6BN) The BONUS one would be the supposed location of Mrs. Lovett's Pie Shop (Sweeney Todd). Many Thanks & Much Prosperity for the 'New Year'

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. All of those are superb choices; they are sure to make an appearance before long 😉 Cheers and stay well!

@gfrkiss

2 жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon The Edgar Wallace is a fantastic place. Your films are brilliant by the way...(from a North Londoner who has been to quite a few of your pubs in these videos...The story concerning The Angel is very interesting...I shall have to check it out.) Keep up the good work Sir.

Brilliant! So interesting, well researched, filmed, edited, and there’s just something about Rob’s voice & delivery that is so alluring! 🥰 Well done, and I very much look forward to your future videos 😊

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much D R, your comment made my day :-) Really appreciate your kinds words and support; stay well.

What a wonderful journey through some of London's finest pubs. I thoroughly enjoyed the trilogy which has brought back memories of visiting many of these places. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your kind words Paul; thank you so much. Cheers and stay well.

Another superb video Rob. Thanks!

@Robslondon

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Liam 😊

Thanks. Very enjoyable and informative.

@Robslondon

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Andi, thank you

Really interesting video! 👍

@Robslondon

6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated, thank you! I'm currently working on this year's Christmas pubs special; will be available to watch later this month ;-)

Why am I enjoying this so much. Brilliant editing with the music nice and level lol. Old Tom story was fascinating too. Cheers bud. Subbed and belled. Well worth the watch. Sooo much information. 3 legged dobermans, 38 Yr old gander.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rascal! Really appreciate your kind words; it's great to have you here :-) Cheers and stay well.

Another great video. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year. X

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Delise, the same to you ☺️

I just stumbled upon you today and found this so interesting. I am a 5th generation Londoner and am always fascinated by the rich history and stories of my home town, I now live in Brighton but I will always be a Londoner in my heart. Thanks for this 👍

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely comment, Yvie thank you 😊 Brighton is a great place too; I think a lot of Londoners are very fond of it. Might have to pop there for a video sometime! Thanks again and stay well.

cheers mate! i will have one from camden toon.....

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark 😉🍺

As per usual Rob, a very interesting video thanks ! I wish you a happy 2022, and look forward to more great content.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Michael. There’s plenty to come, so stay tuned 😉 Stay well and thanks again

Terrific! So intersting.

@Robslondon

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Cliff 🙂

Yes i have visited and drank in the Three Kings Clerkenwell Close and the Jerasulem Tavern where I enjoyed a excellent meal as a live Clerkenwell do you know about the night pub in the Smithfield market that serves beer etc in the early mornings.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Raphael, thanks. Yes, the Smithfield pub was called the Cock Tavern I think. Sadly, I believe it closed a few years ago.

God Bless you Rob:

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve; the same to you my friend.

There’s a couple more pubs I think are worthy of mention near Victoria Station that you’ve not covered to date: The Albert, Victoria Street, SW1H 0NP and the Duke of York, a Samuel Smiths pub located at 130 Victoria Street, SW1E 5LA

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger, those are good ones- have been thinking about The Albert. Cheers and stay well.

Yet another beautifully produced video Rob. Totally interesting. I don't think it will be long before you are picked up by mainstream TV! Happy Christmas - Dave

@thewrecker3140

2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful and encouraging comment. Love it Robs Dad.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Gosh, thanks David! 😄 Here’s hoping 😉 Thanks so much for your support and have a great Christmas.

I am just having a few beers on Christmas day and watching your video. Fantastic work!!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Hope you had a great day! Cheers and stay well 😊🍺

Another great video. Luckily I’ve been to all the pubs except the one on the A4.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Nathan, time to check out the others now! 😉🍺

I love these videos. Well done

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you much Mia :-) Stay well.

You credited 'Upstairs Downstairs' as a BBC programme. In fact it was an ITV programme made by London Weekend Television.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, yes you’re right Trevor! Can’t believe I made that mistake 😖 I’ll put a note in the description. Thanks for pointing that out!

Excellent

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian, much appreciated

Really pleased to have found this channel, enjoying all your vids, Merry Christmas Rob! 🎄🍺👍

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tony; great to have you here. Cheers and have a great Christmas!

Great video Rob, happy new year to you.

@Robslondon

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much; the same to you too my friend.

Brilliant work as always 👍

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mick.

Class as always

@Robslondon

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Another great video Rob. Have a very Merry Christmas!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Paul. Merry Christmas to you too.

This is absolutely fantastic, loving all the facts! Merry Christmas!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! 😉

I've just discovered your channel and I love it! I find the history of London so fascinating and you have packed in lots of interesting facts along the way. I enjoyed the Christmas theme of this one. It is an ever-changing city, but with your help, the heritage and history of London will not be forgotten.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful comment Roslyn; thank you 😊 Your kind words mean a lot to me. Stay well and thanks again.

Rob, how did you manage to dig up these marvels with so many original reasons they were put there in the first place? Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kimmy..... I've picked the info up here and there over the years! ;-)

Love this video. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas 🤶

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much WaaGriever :-) Thanks for watching and have a great Christmas.

Dear Rob, Thank you for your truly great historical posts About London On behalf of all of the multitudes who have enjoyed and couldn’t comment Thank you Very best wishes to you and your family From an art student at Central School of Art dwelling in Tulse Hill 1989/90 Back home in Oxfordshire

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful comment Henry, thank you so much. Stay well and have a wonderful Christmas sir.

Well done! Merry Christmas.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

I find your videos wonderfully fascinating Rob as I simply adore everything ‘London’ , thanks so much!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a pleasure, thank you so much for the kind words 😊

Brilliant.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Michael.

Merry Christmas and thanks for the wonderful memories.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a pleasure, thank you. Merry Christmas to you.

Thank you so very much for making this wonderful episode today 😊

@Robslondon

Жыл бұрын

:-)

Another brilliant video merry Christmas mate and all the best for 2022 .

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much sunnyxdays 😊 Happy Christmas to you too! Stay well.

Rob this is a quality channel ! Happy Christmas a cool new year and many more interesting fact s & vlogs to come 👍👍👏🇬🇧

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ray, really appreciate that. Stay well mate.

Thanks for such an interesting channel. Lots of fun stuff to watch . Merry Christmas to you and your family. Wishing you much succuss in the upcoming year. Safe travels.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Kenneth, thank you. Stay well and have a wonderful Christmas.

I always look forward to your wonderfully evocative and heartfelt and funny documentaries. Merry Christmas & a Joyous New Year, Rob...

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Phil, such a lovely comment :-) Much appreciated; have a wonderful Christmas and best of luck for 2022. Stay well.

what a lovely Christmas special rob so interesting and fun as normal have a fantastic xmass and all the best in the new year

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Andy. Merry Christmas and stay well.

Interesting, entertaining and educational, even some festive cheer, Thanks Rob and Merry Christmas.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Absolutely Fabulous Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄❤

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jayne, really appreciate your kind words. Stay well and merry Christmas to you too.

Nice one fella.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ;-)

What a festive pub treat, thoroughly enjoyed that. Your work is brilliant, have a very happy Christmas fella 🎄👍

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Hi Rob Yet another brilliantly put together post, full of such interesting information, memories flooded back when the nashville appeared, I live in West London and saw pretty much all of the bands you mentioned, Keep up these terrific posts Happy xmas

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for such a lovely comment Mike. Happy Christmas to you too mate and stay well.

Always look forward to your posts. This again, was very interesting and enjoyable. I appreciate how much time it must take to put these together. From and ex Pat on the west coast of Canada, thanks so much. Merry Christmas everyone.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me. Stay well and have a wonderful Christmas.

Ah! The Nashville where I spent many a happy evening - 999, Split Enz (Crowded House), The Stranglers, The Inmates, The Fabulous Poodles - the list goes on. Thanks so much Rob for yet another delightful and insightful video. A very merry Christmas to you and yours and I look forward to more gems in the coming year. Cheers!

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brian! Really appreciate your support and kind words. Cheers and have a very merry Christmas.

All those music acts wow

@Robslondon

Жыл бұрын

;-)

A Merry Christmas to you as well, Rob and many thanks for this wonderful video. All the best and to a better 2022! Ron in Boston USA

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ron; always a pleasure to hear from friends in the USA. Stay well sir, and have a great Christmas.

I adore this channel Rob I love history . Loved the vlog on alley ways . Please do more of them with back stories . Very interesting.

@Robslondon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sarah 😊 Yes, the alleyway video has been very popular, so I will certainly be making more similar ones! Thanks again for your kind words; much appreciated. Stay well.