Just to say, Southwark is pronounced Sutherk with a hard th like in ‘brother’ 😊

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

I made that realisation shortly after posting the video 😆 it sounds a lot like Suffolk which is the county just south from me. Blame my Norfolk accent!

@adoculos4521

Жыл бұрын

Err no, you haven't got it completely correct as it's pronounced with an 'a', not an 'e'.

@The_Butler_Did_It

Жыл бұрын

@@adoculos4521 Also, the R is usually silent. it's pronounced more like Suthak

@adoculos4521

Жыл бұрын

@@The_Butler_Did_It No, it really isn't, the R should definitely be pronounced.

@The_Butler_Did_It

Жыл бұрын

@@adoculos4521 No R here kzread.info/dash/bejne/haR-ttBuXZieltY.html

Just a sidenote, if you want to go 'mudlarking' or search for things on the bank of the Thames.....your allowed to look but if you want to dig, scrape or use a metal detector, you'll need a permit from the port of London authority.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

I was looking into that yeah, probably won't do it but it's a nice thing to think about :)

When I was in London in 2015, a friend who's an actor and who has performed at The Globe took me to see it, but it was closed. We rounded a corner, and a small sign took us to an archeological dig which could be viewed by members of the public. It was the site of the original Globe, discovered when they were strenthening the foundations of an office building. Quite amazing, and incredibly moving, especially to my friend.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

I also have seen a play at the reconstructed Globe Theatre and yes it was brilliantly moving :)

What a fascinating film, so much packed into a few minutes. Though I lived in London for a time in the 70/80s I knew little of this hidden history. You have now given me the itinerary for a lovely day out, walking round this historic part of London. I always got the feeling London was a number of villages, with different identities, all grown together in one metropolis - would that be a future source of films from yourself? Liked and subscribed today - I look forward to enjoying more of your films

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, these type of comments are exactly why I enjoy creating this type of content, letting people find hidden relics of Britains last which most people dont know about :)

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

I don't claim to know much about geographical village/town/borough history but I sometimes do videos about the Origins of certain cities - I've done Norwich and Colchester so far. They take a massive amount of time for research and getting the footage so it's tricky to make those videos, but I hope to work on one soon :)

@mavisemberson8737

Ай бұрын

@@AlexTheHistoryGuy It is quite a common opinion. After all the City pf London was and still is within the Walls and further villages grew up near the main roads These have centres usually grouped around high streets and parish churches so are easy to spot on maps of Greater London

This is a lovely video! I'm an American who has visited England several times, so I've spent something close to a total of three weeks in London. Every time I go, I try to find more of these hidden places, since I've seen most of the famous sites already. I also love to see what I find as I walk through the city. One of the best adventures I had was spending a day walking from the East End to Baker Street, wandering down various streets and into pubs, churches, shops and other places along the way. St Dunstan's is beautiful, even in its ruined state. I have never seen that bit of the Winchester palace - I didn't realize anything was left. It good to know there are still things to discover!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

You're totally right, just walking through the cities various streets and going into buildings is the best way to really see a city.

Southwark Cathedral....never ever been there! There again, I don't often go south of the river! Thanks for reminding me of its existence.

@ballsack6547

Жыл бұрын

One of my local churches

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Well worth checking it out!

I stumbled on All Hallows House and the ruin of St. Dunstan’s after visiting the Chard 😄 This is a great idea to show the hidden gems of central London 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊 I will certainly visit Southwark Cathedral next time 👍👍 I can recommend All Hallows Church by The Tower, very close to the Tower of London..the crypt is spectacular!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed ☺️

@mayajrj

Жыл бұрын

@RedcoatsReturn. I've just come across this channel and your comment. All Hallows Church is a wonderful place to visit. A friend and I were lucky to go on a very quiet day and the person who showed us around was so knowledgeable and tested us on certain 'everyday' expressions and where they came from. It was fascinating . And seeing the Toc H lamp and learning that this was where the movement started all those years ago. It also has the Mariners Chapel too The time there was surreal. A place for everyone interested in history to go as it's also the oldest church in the City Of London @AlexTheHistoryGuy

@RedcoatsReturn

Жыл бұрын

@@mayajrj I appreciate your sharing that visit and the tips too 😊 Thank you Maya 😉😊👍👍

@mayajrj

Жыл бұрын

@@RedcoatsReturn It is a pleasure to share and the visit has stuck in my mind for over 20 years. I'm happy you enjoyed my memories with me.

I thoroughly enjoyed your video. These gems are one of the many things that make London so fascinating. Thank you.🇨🇦

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I just loved seeing this video, thank you. It did just what I love doing in London. Walking and discovering amazing places. Made me a little sad though as I live in Australia and probably won't get back again, but never say never lol.

@capcompass9298

Жыл бұрын

Likewise.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Ahh in sure you'll be able to make it back to London some time! :)

@capcompass9298

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexTheHistoryGuy Only as a skint tourist. Lost contact(s).

That was wonderful...love the effort historian go to just to give us a feel of our past...love history...the harsh lifes,loss of so much that was grade only to be rubble...gives me gous bumps...keep them coming x

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's so kind :)

Thanks once again, I love seeing these little hidden places!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying them 😊 plenty more to come

This was really enjoyable. I have a Russian friend who lives in London and although he speaks perfect English he 'Russifies' place-names a lot. He pronounces Grosvenor as 'Gross-vee-nor' and as Russian doesn't have a 'th' sound he pronounces Walthamstow as 'Vall-sam-stov'. And Twickenham as 'Tweek-and-ham'. But he gets along just fine it seems.

If I ever get a chance to visit the UK, I shall binge on your channel beforehand so I'll know the best places to visit. Thank you!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Ayy that's what my channel is for ☺️

Good video. Thanks.

I grew up in London...1942 - 1959..... I knew a few of these sites but some I was not aware existed. Fascinating....

@dima97

Жыл бұрын

You grew up in London in ww2? Hmmmmmm

Excellent musical accompaniment, just the right mood.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Ta! It can be quite tricky finding suitable music which is also copyright free

Fun fact, Southwark was famous for its Stewes ( brothles) in mediaeval times and the Winchester Geese were the ladies of the Bishop’s brothel. Naughty Bishop….

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I'm sure all sorts of shameful behaviour went on behind closed doors of the most high esteemed places

I'm 83 now, grew up in London and thought I knew it pretty well, but of course you never know everything, so most of these places I diud not know about. Long since moved to the US, and it was nice to find this little video - we are never too old to learn more, and of course there is so much new development in london that I would not recognize now also. Thanks for my learning session, very informative !

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure! That's what my channel is all about, finding out new things that isn't commonly known :)

That's all honestly really cool, thank you for showing us!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure:)

Thanks for your effort in putting this really informative video together. Much appreciated!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, means a lot to me :)

Just discovered your channel. Perfect for history buffs. ...you've got a new subscriber

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like my videos - I really enjoy making them, I'm a rather busy person so I upload whenever I can 😆

@moloney118

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexTheHistoryGuy me to, I like history

Very interesting stuff, thanks for researching and putting together! The one 'hidden' sight that comes to my mind is Apsley house, once the house of the duke of Wellington. Certainly a gem but not actually very hidden.

@robnewman6101

7 ай бұрын

My parents & I have been to Apsley House twice before.

Absolutely loved this video

St Dustan's in the East is a remarkably peaceful place. I always make time for a visit when I get to London. It is well worth the time

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

It is, very beautiful indeed. Unfortunately somewhat spoiled by all the 'influencers' looking for a backdrop to pose in front of. I suppose it's a better backdrop than most things!

Absolutely fascinating. Many thanks

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Wow! So well done! Thanks!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Ayy thank you

Loved this

I was studying in London in the early 1990s. I would have visited these places if I knew about them. Unfortunately the internet didn’t exist yet 😁

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Well sounds to me that you need to revisit and check these sites out! ;)

Thanks So Much This Was A Truly Fantastic Video From Blue

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Ай бұрын

Thank you :)

Wish you could include the names of the places at the bottom of the video, for the spelling. Beautiful video. Thank you.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

From first to last featured - St Olaves Church, St Dunstan's Church, Southwark cathedral, Winchester Palace, Reconstructed Globe Theatre, Blackfriars, and the Roman/Medieval walls :)

Marvelous cinematography and well researched educational material. Thanks. 5:08

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate that! This channel is all a one man band so nice to see kind comments about multiple aspects of my videos :)

Really great video, some interesting places to visit.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, thank you 😎

Love to see those little hidden gems. Thank you

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Hidden or underappreciated historic sites is what I love to show ☺️

Wonderful video. Being a bit of an Anglophile I have some idea of the periods which these edifices were constructed. It is quite remarkable that parts those ancient Roman walls still stand. Probably a good thing they were hidden.

Very well done. Thank you

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Another solid little tour, thank you.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you much appreciated ☺️

Thank you for the tour; very interesting.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Fascinating and very well done indeed!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Ah thank you, much appreciated!

Thank you so much, very very interesting.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Ayy thanks :)

So interesting! Thank you!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Brillant video , thank you

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it :)

Brilliant, mainly for the fantastic footage you have of the Roman fort and city walls for me!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes I was surprised at how much was left, it was lovely to see it preserved

Wow! Great video mate! Had I happened to watch this before my wife and I visited London I’d have had a wonderful time visiting these spots. And we were dead close. Well, just a good reason to return for another trip.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Ayy glad to hear - well it sounds like you'll need to revisit soon!

I have seen all of these and more, I used to live there, thanks for showing it has brought it all bavk

Fascinating - thanks for posting! Have subscribed...

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure :)

Really interesting, thank you!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Really enjoyed this video so subbed immediately ✌️

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

So interesting. Thank you.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Nice presentation. I lived in London and didn't know about these places.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what my videos are for 😊😊😊😊 glad you enjoyed and feel free to check out my other videos too 😁

I've been to London a couple of times but the tours I took missed these sites.. Thanks for showing them to me.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Exactly what my channel if for haha ☺️

Brilliant 🙏👍👍

That was so cool! I didn't know that there was so much Roman structures in England

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Ah there are loads, many of them gets covered over after excavation to help preserve them for the future though, so we have many many Roman sites surviving, just underground

Very interesting video ! Thank you very much !

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Very impressive selection of lesser known sites. Well done.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

10 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

Thank you Alex wow

Very interesting I didn,t know a lot about London,s ancient past it,s fascinating.Being a Colchester lad I.would love to see your video on my home town.I,'ll have to subscribe now.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Great news - I have a video which discussed the entire history of how Colchester began. It's called "Origins of Colchester" hope you enjoy!

Fascinating Thanks much

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

A pleasure

Can't wait to get back to London and see these treasures!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Let me know how you enjoyed it when you go ☺️

Hi Alex. out standing video. you've done yourself proud. And its nice to know you did your research. I new every place in your video. some I learned at school and some by history books. 2 of my favourite subject history and archaeology I think they go so well together. like strawberry's and cream. I will definitely check out your video on Roman history. well done. b safe take care. catch you on the flip side. from 🇬🇧👍 an old cockney gal

I agree, St Dunstan’s is a place one may restore true perspective on lives beyond time after pausing and sitting for just an hour.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Very much so...when the "TikTok and Instagram influencers" stop taking selfies of themselves in the church grounds anyway haha

Well done.

excellent stuff

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I am still gobsmacked by the intricacies of church/cathedral architecture and sculptures. 🐨🇦🇺

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

It continues to leave me dumbfounded every time too

@acustomer7216

Жыл бұрын

Isn't it amazing? I wonder about the lives of craftsmen

Two points. 1Southwark Cathedral hasn't been a monastic building for almost 500 years. It may indeed be a collegiate church, but there are no monks in residence. 2) Greyfriars was by no means the second religious house in England. The Franciscans were founded in the early 13th century. By then, there were Benedictine & Cistercian houses up & down the length of England.

@LeslieKing-hq9dd

9 ай бұрын

He could have just meant it was the second Franciscan house. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt.

Just discovered you channel fantastic.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome :)

nice - thank you

This is So Cool….thanks…so much want to walk around there..

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

And you can do it easily in just a single day !

What an enjoyable video! New follower here!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Liked, subscribed and followed on Instagram! Love your history content!!!!!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Ayyy lovely stuff, thanks!

Fascinating

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Ta!

Excellent.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Nice 👍

Very interesting.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

thank you!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

nice,impressive

You should check out a REALLY hidden historical site in London - in the Andaz hotel there is a masonic lodge that was covered for decades, still not openly seen. And make sure to visit the Benjamin Franklin House!!!

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'll have a look at it 👀

Just wanted to say that you cannot take anything from the Thames foreshore without a permit (which they aren't currently giving out). You can get into trouble mudlarking without a permit.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

5 ай бұрын

This is true haha

I did enjoy it.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Then my work is done ☺️

I've got to 1:35 and nothing is an "icon" or "iconic" so far. Well done!!! Gonna send to my Mum who was brough up in London.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Ayy lovely stuff, thank you for sharing:)

I'd like to imagine you walked to London with a cloth bag on a stick like Dick Whittington remarking on the areas of Historical Interest on the way

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Haha I'd love that! I was planning to do historic tours of my home town Norwich while dressed in full Norman armour but I moved away for work. Maybe in the future!

Thank you.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Loved your video! Thank you! Do you have the google maps route so those of us that might want to walk it can find our way?

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

I do indeed, message me on IG and I can send it :)

Southwark is pronunced as suvuk . Thanks for the nice video xxx

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

10 ай бұрын

Haha yes, unfortunately I had only ever seen the name written down, I was thinking it couldn't possibly be pronounced the same as the county of Suffolk! Oops!

Very interesting about ye olde London and all this seen and done in one afternoon that's some going i use to love London but not now days as of the changes that have been going on.😊

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

9 ай бұрын

Honestly it was a great day. The context is I was waiting for my friends to wake up in our hotel, I went on a morning stroll from our hotel in Aldgate and I think it was a morning well spent haha.

Great video I enjoyed it. Have you ever checked out kings Arthur s grave, or Fyvie castle in Scotland I heard it's great to find things there.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean King Arthurs grave at Glastonbury abbey?

@michellebruce5092

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexTheHistoryGuy yes

Every inch of London is immersed in history, ancient and modern. Best city in the world.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Well as a Norwich resident I'd have to say that Norwich is the best city in the world due to how much history we have haha. But yes London is definitely up there!

@jasoncallow860

Жыл бұрын

There's a lot of cities that could claim that title, all over the world :D

Enjoyed your tour comment was right about The pronunciation of Southwark😊 Outhw

As an American this stuff is just fairy tale. Absolutely amazing.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

13 сағат бұрын

Haha I'm glad you enjoyed - you'll probably love my other content then ;)

Been meaning to visit St Dunstan church ruins in London for a while - great video again Alex 👌🏻

Are these places open to see for tourists? Are there costs to any? I appreciate this tour & history lesson.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Every site here is open to the public and every site is free :) you have to pay if you want to go inside the globe theatre reconstruction but it's only small

I like Southwark cathedral too

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

It's a lovely little gem

I especially like 2:43 where you cherish the beauty of nature rather than decry the destruction of the church. I wouldn’t have thought of it like that. Thank you for showing me things from a different perspective.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

4 ай бұрын

I have been to many historic sites all over Britain, and I really do appreciate when nature is allowed to take over a little. Some of the best places for this is Jervaulx Abbey, Saxlingham Nethergate Church, Candleston Castle and Usk Castle

The Romans definitely very interesting

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Very much so. I plan to make more videos about the Romans influence on Britain in the future - unfortunately getting footage of Roman sites is rather tricky!

Hard to fathom the destruction Henry VIII inflicted upon England when he invented his own religion to further his adultery.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

That is very true. I often think about it, I also think that the money he raised from selling off the abbeys and monastic sites was used to fund the Royal Navy which protected us from the French invasion so maybe we'd be speaking French if he didn't dissolve the monasteries? Who knows!

@tedtimmis8135

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexTheHistoryGuy The dissolution of the monasteries lined quite a few pockets but it was 250 years prior to the Napoleonic Wars.

Definitely wasn't thinking "what's a country boy doin in the big city" . . I was thinking " when the hell is this lad going to sort out his audio . . Perhaps invest in a decent mic " yeah !!¡! First time you popped up in my feed . . Definitely earnt a sub from me 👍🏽 thank you for the video . . Good luck with your audio and naff introductions . . Guess I'll see if you grow out of it . Best of luck and thanks again.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the content, but you don't like the intro? That's a shame as I was quite proud of putting that together! Yes I have a brand new mic and it's lovely sound quality so next week I'll have a new video out with the new mic

We are coming to visit May 2023. Do you have a PDF or a guide for the walk?

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

If you have Instagram you can DM me on there and I can send you a map of all the destinations and best walking route :)

Thanks...

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

There is a coat of arms on the Kings Head in Southwark from the medieval London Bridge

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Oo lovely, I'll keep an eye out for that!

I am interested in All Hollows for my family from London and All Hollows was part of that history. Now try get the baptisms and marriage records from Church of England for that part of the family. Thank you.

Nice video, 'though I don't see how you get "syfork" out of Southwark.

@AlexTheHistoryGuy

Жыл бұрын

Haha well I had never heard it pronounced, only seen it written on paper, plus I live near Suffolk so I assumed Southwark wasn't pronounced the same way - I should have done more research but I was on a time limit for this video due to external commitments so I had unfortunately overlooked it !