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@Nog311

3 жыл бұрын

Yep you only need a mask inside but you shouldn't be out making videos.....naughty Joolz....if the Covid Police arrest you. your next video will be the cells under the Bow St Mags...... But great video.

@GertrudePerkins

3 жыл бұрын

Dear Joolz, please note you have racists and xenophobes in your comments section, including two who are promoting the racist and holocaust denier David Irving.

@littlemisssparkle1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nog311 I think he’s ok because it’s his work

@Nog311

3 жыл бұрын

@@littlemisssparkle1 Well if he gets 6 months in the clink I am not going to bail him out.

@badshotuk72

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nog311 Yep this is how he makes his living, no work no pay

I think it's really lovely that there's a bench in memory of your dad and brother, a very touching thing to do for someone who's passed away.

@davegibbs6423

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Cheers!

@denisemayosky1955

3 жыл бұрын

That is sweet!

The only man I'd even consider getting my bench information from.

@BawlzOfuzz

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. 1st choice obviously. 🙄👍😉

@stevieblair

3 жыл бұрын

Joolz sets the bench mark

@DMWBN3

3 жыл бұрын

One stop shop.

@craigadams4143

3 жыл бұрын

😆😂😀🤣😅

@RoseMary-vs3io

3 жыл бұрын

init

I've got the whole family watching your channel now. Its lovely having a program that we can all sit and watch together and enjoy and feel uplifted and informed without any other agenda than to entertain and educate. A big thanks from us to you and your team.

Even a trifle, lifeless bench seems to be precious when Joolz explains it...Not everyone can be a teacher like him who breathes life into the lifeless...Salute!!

Kirsty McColl was a heroine - she made sure one of her sons was out of the path of the speedboat, she faced the collision instead.

@Joolzguides

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, very sad story.

@scottwallace901

3 жыл бұрын

I have her Very Best Of...Album. she is very missed. Her voice always seemed to fit in whatever style of music she sang. Some people got fed up with her music because she jumped around styles. whenever she was walking down Madison in these shoes thinking about the days or dreaming about a new England watching England win 2 - 0 against Colombia in Soho Square she was alway's interesting.

@iankirkpatrick8247

3 жыл бұрын

@@Joolzguides thought it was a jet ski

@scottwallace901

3 жыл бұрын

​@marcus price She was a talented singer, songwriter. Her death is not as some people think in Mexico the 41year-old daughter of folk singer Ewan MacColl was struck by a speedboat while swimming off the coast, she swam in front of a speedboat to save one of her children. *From Wikipedia.* The powerboat involved in the collision was controlled by Guillermo González Nova, multimillionaire president of the Comercial Mexicana supermarket chain, who was on board with members of his family. The boat was owned by Carlos González Nova, brother and founder of the chain. One employee of Guillermo González Nova, boathand José Cen Yam, stated that he was in control of the boat at the time of the incident. Eyewitnesses said that Cen Yam was not at the controls and that the boat was travelling much faster than the speed of one knot that González Nova said. Cen Yam was found guilty of culpable homicide and was sentenced to 2 years 10 months in prison. He was allowed under Mexican law to pay a punitive fine of 1,034 pesos (about €63, £61 or US$90) in lieu of the prison sentence. He was also ordered to pay approximately US$2,150 in restitution to MacColl's family, an amount based on his wages. People who said they spoke to Cen Yam after the killing said he received money for taking the blame.

@Ed19601

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottwallace901 it was cozumel, that's Mexico

The campaign to get Jools on Strictly starts here

@johannebaker9730

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! What a brilliant idea....sign me up on the petition..

@brian9731

3 жыл бұрын

I'd sign that one too! Young enough to do well, old enough so that a few over 18s have actually heard of him.

@Joolzguides

3 жыл бұрын

Start lobbying now! (I want to be partnered with Katya Jones!)

@paulnewman1283

3 жыл бұрын

I would sign that. 👍

@brian9731

3 жыл бұрын

@@Joolzguides - I think you need a taller partner. Quite frankly, all the pros are awesome (word rather overused by some of our American friends which is actually very apt in this case).

Paddington the Bear 🐻 only got a small cameo. More Paddington please!🤎

@ericchristen5433

2 жыл бұрын

Also, Mr Beans bench was glossed over...

@stevehendon4076

2 жыл бұрын

I was born close to where Paddington lives.😊😎

Without a shadow of a doubt, London's premier tour guide, thanks Jools.

they make me feel nice your vlogs like a glass of beer and fish and chips iike meeting a old friend ive just lost my dear mum with covid your vids help me through thank u

@scarlettm86

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss Jamie xxx

@jamiefjones1

3 жыл бұрын

@@scarlettm86 thank you

@lisaglynn3121

3 жыл бұрын

@@scarlettm86 I’m very sorry to hear this! Hope your doing ok!

@RedroomStudios

3 жыл бұрын

I agree - Joolz is an absolute gem helping us get through these times!

@KittehHawk

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss

As a freemason (Scottish) of course you can wander in . We are always looking for someone to sacrifice.

@frenchartantiquesparis424

3 жыл бұрын

Ha!

@paulmcdonough1093

3 жыл бұрын

yawn

@brianmcgugan6392

3 жыл бұрын

Give it a try my friend. I dare you!!!

@dannymcmince

2 жыл бұрын

Nutters!

Only Joolz guides could make a video on benches fun and interesting,'does what it says on the tin'. The phone box comment made me chuckle! Top notch Joolz,thank you.

@Joolzguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, slim pickings at the moment!

It just shows how much there is to see in London, that even with non-essential businesses closed due to lockdown , it’s so much more than just a shopping and restaurant destination!

Used to sit on Kirsty's bench eating my breakfast when cleaning the outside of the Barclays Bank in the video - greatly underrated singer.

I'm viewing this in July 2021 and it's so sad seeing London so empty, especially outside Charing Cross. Even miss the tourists. The bustle is what made London so exciting.

That was both lovely and really interesting. I'm so glad to have learned of that last family,the doctor and his wife and little girl. Good people.

I just wanted to offer our deepest thanks to you Jools, you have been a lifeline to my partner and I during this horrible year. Your guides have allowed us to wander with you around our beloved London, whilst stuck isolated at home. Both being old enough that the lack of public toilets has curtailed our freedom to explore, we love to follow you around familiar and new places, as though with a knowlegable friend. Thanks again and please keep posting. Ps a guide to toilets would be a welcome addition.

Rick Mayalls “Bottom” bench near Hammersmith Apollo would have been a good visit 👍🏻

@GertrudePerkins

3 жыл бұрын

@JONATHAN SUTCLIFFE No such thing as... your brain cells.

@Joolzguides

3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to go there but it was literally a bridge too far!

@maverick4177

3 жыл бұрын

@@Joolzguides next time Joolz next time 😂👍🏻

@maverick4177

3 жыл бұрын

@JONATHAN SUTCLIFFE don’t forget your tin foil hat when you go out for tea with David Icke 👍🏻

@maverick4177

3 жыл бұрын

@JONATHAN SUTCLIFFE i believe it to be your destiny to seek some serious psychiatric help 👍🏻 ya parcel 📦

Lovely snowy Winter Sunday morning with Joolz ❄ It was fun to "walk" around London with you while I had my morning coffee. When I can get to London again, I'm definitely going to be looking for some of those benches. Thanks!

Us Amazonians miss Kirsty MacColl. It's so nice to see a bench in her honor.

Very moving at the end where you mention the bench for your father and brother. Another great video, thank you!

Love the little dog could you please introduce next time?

I havent been on a day trip to anywhere since 2019 and this tour of memorial benches was fab because I can sit here in locked down Birmingham and virtually visit London at the same time.

I consider this one of your best videos, a broad cross-section of life covered well. Don’t diminish benches, they brought out your best!

Joolz, you are making my Sunday nights enjoyable every fortnight. I haven't watched this yet but have been waiting by KZread for your latest episode to turn up tonight (Oz time). As always, I've been out at the pub all afternoon and am a tad over done haha. So I might wait until the morning. Wishing you all in UK all the best and hope the mess is sorted sooner rather than later.

@Joolzguides

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so jealous that you were in the pub!

@WobblyBootsDuke

3 жыл бұрын

@@Joolzguides We are very bloody lucky here -- in particular in Brisbane. Covid really hasn't impacted on us since June. I will though head back to my localjust to have a pint for you, Lou and Simon. A pint each, in fact. Cheers, mate - and thanks for everything you three do.

Brilliant again Joolz. Hope you’re keeping well mate. Hopefully get back down to London soon - I miss it so much.

Hey, Joolz, it's The Juls from New Jersey, USA! I love these walking tours. I figure I may as well as learn something while I'm sitting here, with nothing to do, no wear to go, ever again.

A Sunday well spent is spent watching Joolz videos!😆

Great video Joolz. ☺️ I was born in London, but moved to Oxford when I was over a year old. It has always been one of my favourite cities. 🇬🇧💂 I have been a huge Kirsty MacColl fan for over 12 years. I have been to her bench and have attended Kirstyfest, an annual celebration of her life and music. At 12pm, family, friends and fans gather around the bench and sing her songs.

Thanks Joolz from Bavaria! I so enjoyed this lovely London experience and it put a smile on my face, which I will pass on :-) Now I am looking forward to visiting these benches and to a video on the only 20 statues of women

That little girl could be terrifying at night after a cider or three 😆🤣...thanks for another video ...😊👍🏻

Jools you’ve set the benchmark for benches, raised the bar for drinking, and jolly well captured the market in Brick Lane. You’ve made a lasting impression on me Keep it up 💪

@jusplay7309

2 жыл бұрын

Benchmark for benches. 😹 i see what you did there. I wonder what the history of the benchmark idiom is. Would be interesting if he incorporated that into this video.

Loved your little dog Joolz! He was so very cute!❤🐶 Also loved the Paddington bench! "Was Yeats a hobbit?"🤣😂🤣😂

@laurencedankel4751

3 жыл бұрын

Yeats, Keats, what’s the difference?

That’s the scariest bloomin’ Oscar Wilde I’ve ever seen! 😂 And you’re back! Keeping us all entertained/giving us another fascinating history lesson! Thank you for keeping going during this depressing lockdown. :)

My Friday nights now are sipping a glass or two and watching Joolz..i love it!

Being a rich person in London has to be amazing. Such cool places to see and spend money at

I am somewhat new to watching you, but if I ever make it to London I would very much enjoy having a pint with you and your crew. My treat. Thank you so much for making these videos.

@levent.a.7280

11 ай бұрын

He is from England

Cheers Joolz, well done for powering through and still uploading even though it's so hard to get out and about. I'm spending a lot of time walking the streets of London at the weekends and it's great to remember even a few of your great facts/stories to tell my partner as we go!

I went to school with John Somerville, who did the Spike Milligan bench. Spike lived in Finchley for many years. He was chairman of the Finchley Society and intervened when Barnet Council decided they were going to demolish a beautiful 18th century building, to make some dough on luxury flats. The old place is still there in Nether St and looks like it could have come straight out of a fairy tale. Think it's called the Gate House. Thanks, Spike and Joolz.

That very last bench was the one worth the most :)

I live in Dubai and haven't been back uk for long time joolz love watching your videos im homesick so keeps me in touch and amused and most importantly you do come out with some amazing facts and humour .....Brilliant...you should have your own show on TV ...

Sadly, I haven't been in London since March 2020. After this Covid virus is managable, I hope to revisit.

@queenberengaria9626

2 жыл бұрын

Likewise. Miss it so much. Might have a try next week.

Awe! I love that you ended on your special bench.

Finally a new one by my favourite connoisseur of London! :)

This is certainly the "benchmark" of your channel Joolz!

What a wonderful episode! Please feel free to make a part 2 benches I'm sure there are lots!

Fabulous I watch your shows for the entertainment and facts, but in these troubled times you always make me smile. Full of optimism and hope. Well done Joolz. Brilliant. Should be on prescription. 😂🤣👍

Getting ready for a nor’ easter snow storm in NJ. Lovely to wake up to a Joolz Guides Sunday morning! Stay safe. Cheers! ❤️🇬🇧❄️💨

I love the statue of Keats too! His was a sad ending and a short life. :(

Another lovely London video, Joolz. Miss the place so much, I usually make it down from 'Up North' three or four times a year but in this virus-y times it's been over a year now... these videos help! Didn't know about the Kirsty MacColl bench, I shall check it out one day... many fond memories of Soho Square, used to chill out there before gigs at the much missed Astoria with a couple of beers and maybe, ahem, a 'funny cigarette' or two! These days, at my age, it's more of a place to sit with a lunchtime sandwich... Please Sir, more videos soon!

@dereckrandell2458

3 жыл бұрын

Hallelujah!! A northerner who does not have some derogatory remark to make about London Town and it's people. 👌😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

@eugeneshadwell6596

3 жыл бұрын

@@dereckrandell2458 Ha Ha! Fair point but, to be fair, the 'banter' does often go the other way too... personally I don't give a damn about north or south or whatever, every region has its highlights and low points. Heck, at least we're not in Wales... (note to any Welsh folks... THIS IS A JOKE!) ;o)

@dereckrandell2458

3 жыл бұрын

@@eugeneshadwell6596 Hey Eugene, just read your comment after two weeks. Very true what you said, you really gave me a giggle with your quip at the end.😁

Spiffing Bench related trivia my good fellow. I’m raising a glass of warm beer to your Dad and brother 🍺

As a by the bye, I was shown a Free Mason room that was discovered in the Great Eastern Hotel in the City whilst renovating. It is the most extraordinary room I think I`ve ever seen, which somehow got forgotten. Funny old world. Robert Norf

Wonderful!!! From the Philippines May God bless you☦️

I was wondering when we would see you again, so glad you have done another video. You keep us all sane in these strange times. Thank you.

I looked up the story of Roberto Calvi, the swinging fellow found underneath Blackfriars Bridge and it’s quite intriguing. Good lead for the macabre!

@Nog311

3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend that Joolz does a story on the Masons and asks about Roberto Calvi and Propaganda Due. Now that would be worth a watch.

@JCSAXON

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nog311 Absolutely! It was far more dark and fascinating than my imagination leant. Although he (our host) might tire of such suggestion, I do believe that nosey people like us relish in the details and that drums up business. Cheers from Kentucky

@sofa-lofa4241

3 жыл бұрын

From memory, didn't Calvi, P2 and Banco Ambrosia (the Vaticans bank) have a connection?

@Nog311

3 жыл бұрын

@@sofa-lofa4241 Have a connection.....that is an understatement.

Eulogy to Joolz- I hear this short chapter in the book, “Your Dad Stole My Rake” by Tom Papa. And, thought to myself. This would be the perfect piece of prose to read Joolz’s funeral. This story of an Italian-American man going fishing with his grandfather in New Jersey. The chapter expresses, what I feel is the essence of Joolz life, purpose and passion. Hearing Tom Papa read, this story out loud on Audiobook, brings a tear to the eye. We haven’t heard from you in a while, Joolz and heard you ‘got in a battle with death on the line, with a Sicilian’ Have you been benched from the game of life ?

That's a nice little doggy.

Thank you, Joolz. Always learn something new watching your vids. You make the world a happier place with your positivity and enthusiasm.

Automatic like!

Spike Milligan was a WW2 veteran with the emotional scars from the war , so it is amazing that he made it his life’s work to make people laugh.👍

Well Pip Pip Tally Ho there Joolz I just love your guides my goodness you are just a wealth of information I mean you must be a Human Cloud hats off to you old boy but yes I love all of it very informative and such fun too love Tom Carridine and your friend and camera man Kai love it all Thank you for all the Thrills it's great to be able to go to all these fabulous places without having to leave one's home Ok then Stay safe and look forward to seeing more Fabulous

@Joolzguides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like them!

You deserve some many more subscribers - these really cheer me up.

The bench looks awesome and very cool walking tour in London 😊👍

i "london town" song very much

I watched a video about benches, WTF? LOL, good vid mate, very entertaining. Even for benches.

@Joolzguides

3 жыл бұрын

I must be getting desperate

We always look forward to your videos, we live in California and we have been watching you for awhile now, the video today was just as interesting as all of the ones you post. Can't wait until the next one. The benches you showed us were very interesting to see they were amazing

Who would’ve thought benches will be so interesting! Great video Joolz

Smashing video Joolz considering this bloody lockdown. I know it must be hard but please keep them coming.

My day is always better when there is a new Joolz Guides! Thanks for keeping the content coming even through the lockdown, I imagine it's quite difficult. I'd love to see a video on hidden alley ways. Might work while things are closed. Just an idea. Stay safe and well!

So so splendid.

While people might scoff at na video about benches but this was truly fab!!! Rocky Rockstar, Luna Moon Bear and Bella Baby say 'Hi' to your doggo 😊

Loved it... Amazing tour as always. Very touching end.

Great job again Jules. Heart goes out to you all doing it tough over there. Few more weeks and things should considerably improve. Good Luck!

I love new Bond Street... Have I been living under a rock? Not seen the bench statue. As soon as lockdown over, off I trot to take a selfie on the bench 😊

Great video as always! Helps me get my London fix from afar. Just wanted to mention that in a Charles Dickens biography I read( by Clare Tomlinson I think) It mentions that Charles worked as a young man in boot blacking factory, which you have also mention in a previous film, but here he met a good friend called Fagan. Maybe this is the Fagan mentioned in the plaque?! The ‘real’ one. Thanks again Jools. I’d like to meet your taylor!

This was brilliant I learned loads from this ❤

That Spike Millighan moment is seriously funny.

@Boric78

3 жыл бұрын

Also "I told you i was ill". LOL.

Dearest Julian during such terrible times your videos provide such welcomed relief! Your videos are so appreciated thanks 🙏 Grazie 🙏 ciao 👋 S.

@lisaglynn3121

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

i eagerly await every new edition of Joolz Guides!! thanks!

I love this video....no, I love all your videos, some more than others, but all loved and what’s more, appreciated as I’m a Londoner (from Stamford Hill)

Another great show, Joolz. One point though, I live in Florida, near Miami, and we do have the "counters" in the crossings of the streets and avenues. They have been there for quite some time. I thought you ought to know. Best to you and thanks for sharing your tours!

Love this guy

Quirky stuff - a true benchmark of enjoyment. By the by, what's London's oldest public bench, and, indeed, when were benches first introduced? Ta and premature ta for any replies.

The Churchill and Roosevelt tight space is appropriate: The "special relationship" was just between themselves and left out their respective countries.

you make the world a better place my friend

Merci pour la promenade. C'est toujours un plaisir 🍺 Cheers !

Thank you Joolz, so interesting as always!

Another delightful journey through this wonderful city with our good humoured guide.

Another stunning video. Thank you for creating it. The visuals are so beautiful. I love London. Have a fabulous day!

Very nice,very nice,hallo from Poland💂‍♂️💂‍♀️👏👏

Another great Joolz morning in the states. Joolz the only bench missing is a Joolz bronze on a bench. Your camera man should sculpt it.

@Joolzguides

3 жыл бұрын

He will!

@janeross114

3 жыл бұрын

@@Joolzguides I hope we all live to sit next to it. Nice ending with your dad and brother but more about them would be nice they deserve as much time as anyone!

Tough to lose a brother. Love the channel, and that’s as a 6th generation londone

Thank you for another interesting and informative adventure in London Town! Cheers mate!

At 15:40, what you are calling fish/fishes, is actually the antique version of Dolphins;.. which of course was used often to portray Royalty in France, not sure if the same in England.

You are one of my favorite KZreadrs. You deserve so much more attention than you get. London should make you like the head of tourism or something. You probably know more about London than any suit in the government. Never stop making videos or I’ll just be bored

Good Morning Julian, I'm glad to see you out and about even during lockdown. I hope that your Family are all okay too. Love the KZread Vlogs

I really enjoy your videos. I wish I had discovered you before my trips to London so I could have hired a tour. Well, that means I have to visit London again.

Always good to see Joolz.

Wow beautiful and interesting place 🇬🇧💂🏻‍♂️👍🏻

Great to see you Joolzy!!!! 👍