Goldfinger's Trellick Tower

The Trellick Tower, which is located close to Portobello Road, is one of London's most distinctive 20th Century landmarks- and one of its most controversial too!
In this video, we'll be looking at the story of both the Trellick Tower and the architect behind it: Erno Goldfinger (and yes! There is indeed a James Bond connection)...
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:19 Goldfinger's Early London Works
03:25 Willow Road, Hampstead
05:31 James Bond
07:53 Goldfinger Goes Brutal
10:03 The Balfron Tower
10:45 The Trellick Tower
13:49 Where does the name 'Trellick' come from?
16:37 The Trellick's Renaissance
18:37 The Trellick Tower in Popular Culture
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Links for this video:
2 Willow Road, Hampstead
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visi...
The Elephant & Castle Pub
elephantandcastlepub.com/
Erno Goldfinger Open University Interview
• Ernő Goldfinger Discus...
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Credits
Images & Footage:
Erno Goldfinger, 1945: National Gallery of Scotland
Budapest Footage: Pathe News, 1935
Abbatt Toys advert: www.designweek.co.uk/issues/1...
Goldfinger’s Desk: Country Life, 1991
2 Willow Road open door: Steve Cadman (Creative Commons) www.flickr.com/photos/steveca...
National Theatre: Mfkrzzz (Creative Commons, via Wikipedia)
Trellick Tower Under Construction: Layers of London (www.layersoflondon.org/map/re...)
Trellick Tower Architectural Drawing
www.semanticscholar.org/paper
Maps: Openstreetmap.org & National Library of Scotland
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Music:
Intractable by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: incompetech.com/
Spy vs Spy (DJ Williams)
Bossa Sonsa (Quincas Moreira)
Don’t Fret (Quincas Moreira)
Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: incompetech.com/
Noble Dub (Silent Partner)
Swans in Flight (Asher Fulero)
AnalogueCabin (Noir Et Blanc Vie)
Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: incompetech.com/
Elevator Sound Effect: namikiri (freesound.org)
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  • @stephenguppy7882
    @stephenguppy788228 күн бұрын

    This channel is more informative and entertaining than the whole of TV.

  • @thewrecker3140

    @thewrecker3140

    28 күн бұрын

    What a great comment and I concur 100%.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Bless you Stephen, that means so much to me. Thank you my friend.

  • @stephenguppy7882

    @stephenguppy7882

    28 күн бұрын

    @@Robslondon My pleasure. My comment comes with total sincerity and from the heart.♥️

  • @D_B_Cooper

    @D_B_Cooper

    28 күн бұрын

    Totally agree.

  • @paulmerryman

    @paulmerryman

    27 күн бұрын

    Agreed 👍

  • @shirwajama2066
    @shirwajama206628 күн бұрын

    I lived in this Tower in 2000's. The apartment was large and the views were great and most of all at the time the rent was affordable considering the location.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Great comment, thank you. I agree; I know someone who lives in a Goldfinger flat, it’s nice 😉 Stay well

  • @janebaker966

    @janebaker966

    28 күн бұрын

    I live in a block of flats 10th floor (top floor) and it's lovely. I loathe the way some people use living in social housing to excuse their bad behavior and criminality. It gives the political administration the chance to say Social Housing is bad for you. The answer - not improve social housing,which a lot of is fine anyway,but do away with Social Housing. And now we are at the place that leads to.

  • @bryan3550

    @bryan3550

    28 күн бұрын

    Well done, Rob: incredibly well researched! How do you find the time? London is so full of great history - I spent much of 1972 in Kensal Rise but kick myself that I never looked in on Kensal Green Cemetery. Reckon a Who's Who there would be interesting..! 🙃

  • @westy6214

    @westy6214

    13 күн бұрын

    @@janebaker966 well, it doesn't help that councils see fit of such flats as a dumping ground for problem tenants.

  • @hx0d
    @hx0d27 күн бұрын

    Just goes to show that architecture isn't usually what holds back social housing - it's the lack or absence of community. The simple process of introducing a concierge managed to flip the satisfaction almost on its head. I do Architecture at University and I often tell my tutors this - one half of architecture is designing, the other is people. Great video.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much; excellent thoughts.

  • @RobHall1984
    @RobHall198428 күн бұрын

    Nothing on TV, thank heavens there's a new RobsLondon to enjoy with a coffee 🙂

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    😄 Cheers Rob!

  • @andrewnorris2
    @andrewnorris220 күн бұрын

    When i worked at the RIBA Drawings Collection in the 80s Erno would occasionally visit. I liked his visits. He used to call me, 'Dear Boy'.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    20 күн бұрын

    Lovely 😄 Thank you for sharing that

  • @annereidy7981
    @annereidy798128 күн бұрын

    I imagine he was a man of strong self belief. Often that can be enough, to mark a person as difficult. Principled visionary, how else could he have left such a distinctive legacy. Thank you again Rob, I knew this story would be a good one!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Excellent comment Anne. Thank you.

  • @Michael-wr1yy
    @Michael-wr1yy28 күн бұрын

    Brilliant, always been fascinated by the Trellick, it spelt eyesore in the 1980s but now of course its appreciated for the gem that it always was.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you Michael!

  • @Roland-pw5xj
    @Roland-pw5xj28 күн бұрын

    Thanks for going back to original sources, to sort fact from myth, and to rediscover Goldfinger's original intentions. It's good that his work is now appreciated, rather than just being used as a scapegoat for social problems. My favourite building that might be called 'brutalist' is Ashington House in East London, designed by Noel Moffett. He was an Irish architect whose complex forms were said to have been influenced by Giant's Causeway.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Great comment Roland, and thank you for there kind words

  • @andrewmanhart4529
    @andrewmanhart452928 күн бұрын

    Trellick Tower appears very briefly in the background towards the end of the music video for the song 'Brass in Pocket' (1979) by the Pretenders.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Ah! Didn’t know that, thank you!

  • @andrewmanhart4529

    @andrewmanhart4529

    28 күн бұрын

    @Robslondon I appreciate the effort you put into your Channel! I am a 1980s kid who grew up with the Pretenders on Mtv. Long story short, the landmark Trellick Tower just glimpsed in the background was the key to (me) figuring out that music video filming location: the intersection of Southern Row & Middle Row (North Kensington)

  • @rjb6165
    @rjb616526 күн бұрын

    I’ve just got a chance to watch this Rob and I’m very impressed. I’ve always liked brutalist design personally and I think the Trellick looks amazing. I’ve heard stories that back in the late 70s and 80s people were literally given keys to live there due to its reputation. Imagine that now! I’d definitely love to live there. All the best and thanks again for another brilliant and professional video.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    26 күн бұрын

    Wonderful comment Rjb, thank you- and thanks for the kind words 😄

  • @Jay-ql4gp
    @Jay-ql4gp28 күн бұрын

    Before I got to the end I was thinking of the times I'd seen it on movies and tv even here in America and thought it an interesting place. But I'd never known anything about it. Thank you so much for the video, I loved it!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    It’s a pleasure Jay, thanks for watching!

  • @davehustwayte689
    @davehustwayte68928 күн бұрын

    Hi Rob, Hope you are keeping well, Thank you for another top video, I am really enjoying your content with fascinating subjects, Well done Sir. Thank you

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Dave, thank you so much! Really appreciate your kindness. Hope you’re keeping well, all good here cheers 😄

  • @christinesimpkin570
    @christinesimpkin57027 күн бұрын

    This video is wonderful 💯 Your research never ceases to amaze. I had a friend who lived in Trellick Tower in 1973. I remember visiting her and her mother. I must say that as a person who worked in Local Government, in the Housing Department in Southend -on-Sea at that time, TT was superbly designed (in contrast to some tower blocks in Essex of that period) and i am glad at its renaissance 👌 Thank you once again, Rob, for your expert attention to detail in the making of this video 👌

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    Fantastic comment Christine, and thank you so much for the kind words! Stay well 😄

  • @christinesimpkin570

    @christinesimpkin570

    27 күн бұрын

    👋 @Robslondon 🤗 Thank 👋. you 🤗 Rob 👋 You 👋 too 🤗

  • @liberty_and_justice67
    @liberty_and_justice6728 күн бұрын

    Thanks! Very interesting and well presented 🎉

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    I really appreciate that, thank you so much 😄 Very kind

  • @Mia-oj7ro
    @Mia-oj7ro28 күн бұрын

    Thanks Rob. I really enjoyed this one as my brother lived in Trellick in the 90s. They are nice flats inside and it’s a great location.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Great comment Mia, thank you ☺️

  • @AnthonyBrown12324
    @AnthonyBrown1232428 күн бұрын

    This is another really good video. . So well researched and presented. Better than most TV documentaries. I remember seeing this Tower when I worked as a nurse in St Mary's. This shows the difference between luxury flats and council property. Mainly a disaster in the early days because they wouldn't invest in security.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Great comment and thank you so, so much for the kind words- truly appreciated Anthony. Stay well.

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes674128 күн бұрын

    I do not admire the brutalist style at all, but sometimes when they get it right it really is stunning. Thank you for the video!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you Daniel!

  • @evertonnixon5881
    @evertonnixon588110 күн бұрын

    Hi Rob, excellent video, I use to live and work there in the 2000 when it was managed by a tenant's TMO. It was my dream job, I was given a flat on the 21st floor and an office on the ground floor where I managed the block and surrounding area. The residents in the block and surrounding area were brilliant. 😊👍🏽🇯🇲

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    A great comment Everton. Enjoyed reading that; cheers 😉

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    And thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated.

  • @thetragicyouth
    @thetragicyouth28 күн бұрын

    Fascinating to hear Goldfinger speak! Kudos to Rob, of course. To everyone watching, reading and commenting, please try to persuade a couple of friends to subscribe so we can get Rob over the magic number (100k) by Christmas! 👍👍👍

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    You’re a total star. Can’t express how much your support means to me Tragicyouth

  • @thetragicyouth

    @thetragicyouth

    28 күн бұрын

    @@Robslondon You're very welcome, Rob.

  • @garybrindle6715
    @garybrindle671513 күн бұрын

    Thanks Rob, we live in countryside North Scotland and it is great to see your films around London, such a contrast and so well produced.Subbed.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you Gary. I love Scotland ;-) Good to have you here.

  • @blueclocks8816
    @blueclocks881623 күн бұрын

    So educational! Thank you for such amazing work!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Much appreciated

  • @mclego84
    @mclego8427 күн бұрын

    This channel is my new favorite! Great work Rob! Now I'm trying to convince the misses to go on vacation in london❤

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! Hope you make it here soon 😉

  • @rsc9520
    @rsc952012 күн бұрын

    Greetings from New Jersey! I really like your videos. The topics covered and presentation are always great.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! That's really kind of you; truly appreciate the kind words and support. Thanks again and stay well.

  • @robbicu
    @robbicu28 күн бұрын

    Thank you for a revealing and informative video! Personally I hate brutalism. These structures never fit into their environment and to me always look depressing, but hey, that's just my 2p.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    You’re not alone robbicu 😉

  • @BennettsShed
    @BennettsShed28 күн бұрын

    You just popped up on my feed. Thank you algorithm.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    😄 Good to have you here!

  • @grahamross6397
    @grahamross639728 күн бұрын

    Wondered about that sticky-out bit on Hille House for years as it's not in keeping with anything in the immediate area. Now I know it's a Goldfinger design. Thank you, Rob.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    A pleasure Graham, glad to be of service 😉

  • @user-pj8uj7wx3s
    @user-pj8uj7wx3s3 күн бұрын

    I briefly met Mr Goldfinger around 1982, he needed some metal work done. He couldn't stay because his mother became stuck in her lift. By at least the 1960's the shop in Golders Green sold lingerie and at night had the name S. Weiss emblazoned in orange neon lighting.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    3 күн бұрын

    Interesting comment, thank you.

  • @dizzyrider3883
    @dizzyrider388313 күн бұрын

    I used to stay on the 21st floor after working late at the Electric Cinema on portobello road circa ‘84. That lift was scary at 2am. The view was amazing especially at night.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    13 күн бұрын

    That would be scary! 😬

  • @markshrimpton3138
    @markshrimpton313828 күн бұрын

    You’re certainly going up in the world with this production Rob. I used to live in Hampstead and walked past Goldfinger’s house twice a day. I don’t recall seeing him though.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Mark 😉

  • @user-hf4ix6ky9f
    @user-hf4ix6ky9f23 күн бұрын

    The building is pure Art. From that area .. iconic

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    23 күн бұрын

    😉

  • @michaelsummerell8618
    @michaelsummerell861824 күн бұрын

    The music in the end compilation, coupled with the hard, futuristic for the time Brutalist architecture puts me in mind of Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange".

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    24 күн бұрын

    Thank you Michael, that was the feel I was going for 😉 I almost included some Clockwork Orange clips… but thought it would be a bit too bleak! Cheers and stay well.

  • @alantheskinhead
    @alantheskinhead16 күн бұрын

    Excellent video! Glad I found this channel.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    16 күн бұрын

    Thanks Alan! Good to have you here.

  • @bobbybigboyyes
    @bobbybigboyyes26 күн бұрын

    Great video Rob! My ex wife used to work in St Albans Road, Watford, at Barclays Bank. I drove past that building a few times a week. Opposite Barclays Bank was a pub called 'The Leviathan' where we used to go and have a drink after she finished. It was a great pub, though I don't know if it still exists! The Pete and Dud movie Bedazzled was also filmed in Borehamwood where I lived back then, and there are clips of it in Shenley Road outside the Wimpy Bar which are in videos on You Tube.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    26 күн бұрын

    Thanks! I had a feeling it was filmed around there, thanks for confirming😉

  • @bobbybigboyyes

    @bobbybigboyyes

    26 күн бұрын

    @@Robslondon My pleasure Rob. Liz Hurley also made a version of Bedazzled too, which was crap.

  • @eddie7167

    @eddie7167

    14 күн бұрын

    I think the pub is now called The Cother Arms, the bank is long gone however and appears to be a small supermarket

  • @bobbybigboyyes

    @bobbybigboyyes

    14 күн бұрын

    @@eddie7167 I'm amazed the pub is still there, and the bank being gone does not surprise me.

  • @butchknapman3939
    @butchknapman393928 күн бұрын

    Rob I knew the face could not be a politician, nothing so boring on your channel A complete break away from your usual videos, nothing moving just blocks of bricks and concrete Super research and presentation as always Will wait for the taster of your next project “No pressure “

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Butch, hope you’re keeping well 😉

  • @paulwilson7234
    @paulwilson723428 күн бұрын

    Another excellent Sunday evening video.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you Paul!

  • @flippop101
    @flippop10127 күн бұрын

    Quality KZread! Superb video, great channel, subbed!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! It’s good to have you here 😄

  • @ianhalsall-fox
    @ianhalsall-fox27 күн бұрын

    Incredibly researched especially finding all the film and video clips at the end. Congratulations on another London triumph. We spent last summer with our narrowboat along the Grand Union and mooring next to Trelleck was a real highlight! We’re heading back that way soon!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    Fantastic comment Ian. Thank you so much, enjoyed reading that 😉

  • @samnelson2343
    @samnelson234327 күн бұрын

    As with evryone here i always enjoy your vids and am truly touched by the outpouring of support shown here in the comments section. Keep up the great work. Alwaus look forward to the alerts. Be well.

  • @thewrecker3140

    @thewrecker3140

    27 күн бұрын

    A very nice comment Indeed.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    That means so much to me Sam, thank you. It’s support from good people like yourself which really keeps the channel going. Thank you again and stay well.

  • @thewalkingman777
    @thewalkingman77726 күн бұрын

    It's funny that you posted this yesterday. I was out on a walk near Portobello Road yesterday and thought I would try to go up to see the views from the top floor. There is only one lift working at the minute but it's very fast. It took about a minute to get to the 30th floor. The views up there of London are amazing! It's really windy up there though and it wasn't even a windy day..must be pretty terrifying on a windy day. Anyway, I'm glad I saw the inside before it is gentrified and they throw out the working class people like they have at Balfron Tower. It certainly is an iconic building. Then I got home and you'd posted this! Interesting stuff. (FYI...An ITV drama called Next of Kin starring Archie Panjabi was filmed there too)

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    26 күн бұрын

    You got in?! Very lucky!!

  • @HunkumSpunkum

    @HunkumSpunkum

    19 күн бұрын

    Well, the working class people didn't do the building much good when they were in it......

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    19 күн бұрын

    @@HunkumSpunkum Not every resident caused trouble; as always it was a minority of people making it a misery for everyone else. And there are still working class people living there today.

  • @TheAndergorn
    @TheAndergorn27 күн бұрын

    This is amazing Rob! Your a talented guy 👍

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    Really appreciate that, thank you!

  • @sharonleong7120
    @sharonleong712028 күн бұрын

    Great and interesting content. I enjoyed watching it and loved it. Keep up the good work. Thanks. 👍👍👍😍😍😍

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you Sharon ☺️

  • @patjackson8649
    @patjackson864928 күн бұрын

    Brutalist architecture always stirs up good debate! We have a number of striking examples here in Winnipeg (our city hall, concert hall and theatre centre) and some people who never even lived when their Victorian predecessors existed still complain about the concrete replacements! I love the brutalist style and functionality. (Kudos on the nice usage of the newly restored Blur video 👌🏼😄)

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Great comment Pat, cheers!

  • @martharunstheworld
    @martharunstheworld28 күн бұрын

    Another wonderful video! I always watch your vids as soon as I can!!!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Much appreciated Martha, thank you!

  • @wendalboy
    @wendalboy24 күн бұрын

    great video - often passed that building in watford and wondered if it had an interesting history, you never disapoint!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    24 күн бұрын

    Thanks wendalboy ;-) Hope you're keeping well.

  • @richardcoombes9491
    @richardcoombes949128 күн бұрын

    sterling work as always rob thanks for all the hard work u do buddy

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Cheers mate, much appreciated as always

  • @richardcoombes9491

    @richardcoombes9491

    26 күн бұрын

    @@Robslondon well done rob cheers buddy

  • @sonnie6210
    @sonnie621012 күн бұрын

    I always remember this tower from the A40 when i was a child and my father worked in London. I always said it was clever and striking and that there's rarely a problem with buildings , it's the disrespectful people who don't deserve this privilege. I would love to see inside one of them.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    12 күн бұрын

    Thanks Sonnie

  • @thewrecker3140
    @thewrecker314028 күн бұрын

    A very interesting and informative video. First class Rob as always.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😉

  • @Expressionisto1
    @Expressionisto128 күн бұрын

    Another fascinating and beautifully pitched film. Thanks Rob

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    I truly appreciate that, thank you

  • @Jingho
    @Jingho25 күн бұрын

    This building was featured today on BBC2 Andy Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts. really interesting building. Thanks for the great video and the algorithm for knowing I want to learn more about it.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    25 күн бұрын

    Hi Jingho, many thanks for the kind words. Yes, I was lucky enough to catch the programme- came across it by chance! Really enjoyed it; Andi did the Trellick proud and she clearly has a lot of affection for the building. Glad it brought you here too ;-) Thanks again and stay well.

  • @MrJohn768
    @MrJohn76828 күн бұрын

    Thank you so very much ! That was really interesting!! You certainly can tell a story. Great research and great presentation 👍👍 Well done 😂

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    You’re a gentleman MrJohn, thank you!

  • @louisegalczynski5902
    @louisegalczynski590228 күн бұрын

    I’m behind on your videos so have had a very pleasant afternoon catching up! As always, another very well researched and informative video. I’m not a fan of this style of architecture although I do appreciate it and it’s great to learn about its history. Thanks Rob! ❤

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Lovely comment as always Louise! Thank you ☺️

  • @davinalescott2971
    @davinalescott297120 күн бұрын

    Excellent video+ second time of watching it.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    19 күн бұрын

    Really appreciate that, thank you!

  • @WagnerGimenes
    @WagnerGimenes28 күн бұрын

    Another great video, Rob. Great historical recollection of the man.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @Rachel-bo3qg
    @Rachel-bo3qg28 күн бұрын

    Another informative video, Rob never lets us down !

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you Rachel

  • @user-pf2xb5wx2w
    @user-pf2xb5wx2w28 күн бұрын

    Thank you again Rob - Super-interesting presentation as usual

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Much appreciated!

  • @hbhmhbhm
    @hbhmhbhm28 күн бұрын

    Great video Rob! I work down the road from hille house in watford and one of my clients has the workshop at the rear.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks- and nice 😉

  • @martinnorth2680
    @martinnorth268026 күн бұрын

    Superbly informative, brilliant

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    26 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Martin, that's really kind of you.

  • @sarahcarter824
    @sarahcarter82413 күн бұрын

    An extremely informative video and I've subscribed too.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    13 күн бұрын

    Thank you Sarah! Good to have you here.

  • @Nanou197373
    @Nanou19737326 күн бұрын

    thank you Rob! I always love your videos.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    26 күн бұрын

    Thank you Nanou!

  • @1258-Eckhart
    @1258-Eckhart26 күн бұрын

    That decision not to employ a concierge cost the council vastly more than if they had gone ahead and done so, as Goldfinger was urging. He had to watch the results of their folly.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    26 күн бұрын

    Well said.

  • @Joncl
    @Joncl28 күн бұрын

    Yet another fascinating video. Thank you.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    It’s a pleasure Jon. Thanks so much for watching

  • @nelliemelba4967
    @nelliemelba496728 күн бұрын

    Excellent Rob! I really like Brutalist architecture but hub is a real aficionado of post war concrete, and the work of Goldfinger an Peter and Alison Smithson. Also, brilliant clips of film including Bedazzled! A great watch, thanks.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Lovely comment Nellie, thank you

  • @user-js3uv4fh7t
    @user-js3uv4fh7t28 күн бұрын

    As a American learning about UK you are the best thanks

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    That means a lot to me thank you, especially as my Grandad was American 🇺🇸

  • @kokobwild2413
    @kokobwild241328 күн бұрын

    Genuinely brilliant content.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Much appreciated, thank you so much

  • @CosmosNut
    @CosmosNut28 күн бұрын

    Really enjoy your videos ! TV (old fashioned over airwaves not cable) is dead here in BOregon... Your channel here on YT a very welcome treat, thank you .

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much ☺️

  • @dougknight1720
    @dougknight172028 күн бұрын

    Thanks Rob. Great to see it survive the decades and become a sought after location. Goldfinger would have been proud. Well documented and detailed video as always….cheers

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Doug. Hope you’ve had a good weekend 😉

  • @markcarson8
    @markcarson828 күн бұрын

    Another cracking video Rob 👍

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you Mark

  • @brettpalfrey4665
    @brettpalfrey466527 күн бұрын

    Another very informative video...thank you!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Brett 😉

  • @svkaay1
    @svkaay126 күн бұрын

    Thanks for this insight into the complex challenges that often come with the design of unboring places. You mentioned the Penguin Pool, which is another fascinating tale you might consider investigating. I love the Penguin Pool’s distinctive design and have taken at least 50 photos of it. Alas, the penguins had issues with it - bumblefoot! - and the site has had its up and downs over the years.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    26 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Sharon, lovely comment

  • @mickmcguire4571
    @mickmcguire457128 күн бұрын

    Brilliant work as always 👏🏼👏🏼

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Mick

  • @havingalook2
    @havingalook228 күн бұрын

    Fascinating. I have done lots of research on Goldfinger and his buildings, so this was a nice recap.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @wackbatt4746
    @wackbatt474627 күн бұрын

    nice video , love the building

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sharonhart3111
    @sharonhart311127 күн бұрын

    yea really interesting, i like the way you do talk about the persons background, like the fact Goldfinger was from Budapest Hungary, and went to Paris, although we got the brutalist architecture instead of Paris!, i like the interior of his buildings but not so much the outside, although i really love the concert halls on the southbank and they are really nice to perform in. I prefer them even to the Royal Albert hall. another nice one Rob Thanks!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    Great comment Sharon, thank you!

  • @eddie7167
    @eddie716714 күн бұрын

    Never realised that Hill House was the work of the man who designed Trellick Tower, although now you have mentioned it its obvious.

  • @GRTVO
    @GRTVO12 күн бұрын

    Great video.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    12 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @SFNightOwl
    @SFNightOwl28 күн бұрын

    As always, great video. Thanks Rob! I'm a fan of Goldfinger's (the architect) work, though generally not a fan of Brutalism...Trellick Tower is one of my faves.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you ☺️

  • @djtraxxehv1058
    @djtraxxehv105828 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the interesting video

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @EM2theBee
    @EM2theBee28 күн бұрын

    I am glad the architect's vision has been realized again but it's a shame it's no longer affordable. Excellent video!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Lovely comment, thank you!

  • @SM-xf5dg
    @SM-xf5dg28 күн бұрын

    My family moved in early 1970’s on 21st floor. There was a caretaker, a nice man. The flats were large inside and well lit but life was grim for my mum with 3 young children. Playing out did not happen. We moved 1976. My dad drunk in the Prince Arthur across the road .

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Really interesting insight, thank you

  • @paulmerryman
    @paulmerryman27 күн бұрын

    Another great video Rob. I knew I'd seen it on tv, so was probably tuckers luck or the professionals. He definitely had something that goodfinger.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    😄 Cheers Paul!

  • @itsjohndell
    @itsjohndell28 күн бұрын

    Thanks as usual Rob!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks John!

  • @flyinghedgehog3833
    @flyinghedgehog383328 күн бұрын

    Lived next to highpoint Highgate.. Good pubs!great video!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Yes, great pubs around there 😉

  • @ScottLuvsRenFaires
    @ScottLuvsRenFaires28 күн бұрын

    I've only ever lived in Arizona and California, so I don't really understand the tendency of highly urban areas to pack people like sardines into giant mounds of stone, brick, or concrete. Nonetheless, this was a very interesting introduction to brutalist architecture. Thanks, Rob!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Been to both Arizona and California; beautiful places 😎 Thanks for the kind words

  • @jlearmont
    @jlearmont21 күн бұрын

    Really good video

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    21 күн бұрын

    Much appreciated, thank you!

  • @maverick4177
    @maverick417728 күн бұрын

    I think the architecture is great, it’s of a time, but also stood the test of time, iconic, regardless if it’s liked or not Great video Rob 👍🏻

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks Maverick, nice comment

  • @niklar55
    @niklar5514 күн бұрын

    I used to live in Kensal Green about a kilometer from Trellick tower. Never knew much about it, but used to pass it from time to time during my work travels around London. One local myth was that it was a lookout tower for Heathrow Airport. Nice to get some background and history about it. Sad that Goldfinger never got to see it in its revived glory. The cost of a concierge would probably be far less than the cost of repairing the vandalism. Typical false economy by the council. There was a similar grand construction in Sheffield, that suffered the same problems, due to penny pinching by the council, and not supplying a concierge. .

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    14 күн бұрын

    Great comment, thank you. Love the Heathrow myth 😂

  • @asheland_numismatics
    @asheland_numismatics28 күн бұрын

    Great video!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @asheland_numismatics

    @asheland_numismatics

    28 күн бұрын

    @@Robslondon 😊

  • @asa1973100
    @asa197310022 күн бұрын

    My auntie lived in this building for many years and I’ll share a story with you That’s quite quite true. One Afternoon, we walked back from the waste disposal shoots and no sooner had we close the front door then The bell rang when we opened it it was Robbie Coltrane the actor who recently passed away. He was on the wrong floor looking for a friend who lived in the building that would’ve been about 1989 so at the time he was quite famous for the comic strip and programs like that black adder etc . And this day, I could kick myself for not asking him for his autograph

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    22 күн бұрын

    Love it! 🤣

  • @sarahcarter824
    @sarahcarter82413 күн бұрын

    Trellick was featured in the film 'Shopping' starring Jude Law and Sadie Frost and I'm pretty sure it appeared in the film 'Kidulthood' too.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    13 күн бұрын

    Yep! 😉

  • @mrshannonite4016
    @mrshannonite401627 күн бұрын

    A bit of a hot take, I think a lot of the old Brutalist buildings have aged aesthetically well.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    😉

  • @minimaxi802
    @minimaxi80219 күн бұрын

    Trellick sounds like a Cornish name.I live in Bristol and see the Trellick Tower when the train comes into Paddington station. I only found out there is a similar slightly smaller tower block in the east end called Balfron Tower.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    18 күн бұрын

    Excellent comment. It does sound Cornish, yes- or perhaps Welsh as I suggest in the video…. Stay well 😉

  • @arthunter92
    @arthunter9228 күн бұрын

    Great video…

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @johnbacon1854
    @johnbacon185427 күн бұрын

    Hey Rob. what a marvelous video. I think Goldfinger may of managed a smail over this had he been around today. especially hearing of the turn of fortune for the iconic Trellick. Interesting character and like many gifted people, they all seem to have a quirky side to them. So the mix of being a friendly guy coupled with a stubborn side with an angry demina would fit well. I would think some of that may stem from his own frustrations at wanting to be a perfect achitect and designer and leaving behind a really well thought of legagcy. The fact his wife gave the house to the NAtional Trust says that they were pretty decent people underneath it all. Plus if he was that bad would anyone of actually gone to his parties at the Trellick? I fear not. So I am sure many accepted his character in good faith. I had heard of him before, but did not realise he had done so many places. Especially all the schools. As always a pleasure to watch your videos.Keep safe and best wishes to you and family.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    27 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much for taking the time to write, John- lovely comment and thoughts 😄 Hope you’re keeping well.

  • @JacqTracks
    @JacqTracks28 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this dive into one of my favorite brutalist buildings! I always thought it might have helped inspire Ballard's High Rise.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    So kind Jacq, many many thanks indeed. Really appreciate your kind words and financial support, it means a lot to me.

  • @sarahlouise7163
    @sarahlouise716328 күн бұрын

    sooo good, Rob! and the music throughout was great! well-chosen! i love Goldfinger's work myself. i love a bit of brutalist! big fan of midcentury architecture in general. anything 1950s-1970s. my pet hate is the following architectural era - postmodern, 80s, 90s. i cannot stand it. it drives me quietly nuts 😁 cheers, Rob!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks SarahLouisw- I share your views 😉

  • @jonathanchalk2507
    @jonathanchalk250728 күн бұрын

    Thanks Rob.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Foxbat916
    @Foxbat91628 күн бұрын

    No Emma Peel reference while showing Highpoint? How can that be? :D Nice vid by the way. Much appreciated.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Can’t cover everything 😉 Cheers!

  • @KaitlynnUK
    @KaitlynnUKКүн бұрын

    The place scares me to death just seeing it on my monitor, I can't imagine going inside it, let alone living in it, you couldn't pay me to do so :) It looks so thin and unsubstantial, looks like it'll fall over in the first strong wind, I'm amazed its lasted so long. As it is, I live on the 8th floor of a 9 floor block in the midlands, and this is high enough for me.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    Күн бұрын

    Gosh! When you say it like that, it does sound scary, Kaitlyn!

  • @robbojax2025
    @robbojax202528 күн бұрын

    Interesting video

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    Cheers Robbo

  • @jaywalker3087
    @jaywalker308728 күн бұрын

    Watching lightning from the tower is awesome!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    28 күн бұрын

    😄