Holloway, Arsenal and Highbury - Spiffing London Walk

This is a most spiffing walking tour of the areas around Finsbury Park, Arsenal, Holloway and Highbury in London with your favourite London KZread Guide!
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This wonderful walk takes us from Finsbury Park, down Seven Sisters Road past my favourite bagel shop and important locations to do with the Sex Pistols and Jimi Hendrix.
We see the old George Robey Pub and the Rainbow.
Then it's down to Holloway Road and Cousins Snooker Club.
Emirates Stadium and the old Highbury Stadium where Arsenal played.
Two stink pipes, coal hole covers and Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Nice food, pubs and much more!
Holloway Road Song by Lil' Lost Lou featuring Charlie Skelton , Kit Francis , Jack Pound ➜ www.lillostlou.com
Black and White Rag by Tom Carradine ➜ www.carradinescockneysingalon...
#Arsenal #EmiratesStadium #londonhistory

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  • @Joolzguides
    @Joolzguides Жыл бұрын

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  • @monotonehell

    @monotonehell

    Жыл бұрын

    34:25 Quoting Douglas Adams again I see. ;)

  • @jfilm7466

    @jfilm7466

    Жыл бұрын

    @@monotonehell I met Douglas in Denmark Street. I can't believe the amount of famous, infamous and characters that lived in Islington.

  • @MAKOBITE

    @MAKOBITE

    Жыл бұрын

    Another great video, and another 2k followers in the last 10 days. Strictly Come Guiding! (Yes it's me from Montreal -- fun fact, Telstar was the #1 song the day I was born, so that's giving away the game!) ALSO, when somebody asks, "what happened in 1789?", the answer is the FRENCH REVOLUTION. 😎

  • @AlanHandsome_

    @AlanHandsome_

    Жыл бұрын

    Joolz. I’ve been watching John Betjeman’s documentaries from the ‘70s. Such beautiful, gentle important records of history - now pieces of elegant antiquity themselves. Thank you for these beautiful productions. They are some of the most informative, joyful creations I have seen. In some ways I hope big corporations don’t grab them and ruin them. They’d lose their soul. Thank you my friend. They are a delight - particularly in these times.

  • @melissaeight481

    @melissaeight481

    Жыл бұрын

    Pre-order done!

  • @TheInkmonkey2
    @TheInkmonkey2 Жыл бұрын

    The "Four Weddings and a Funeral" house is my old family home! I remember when the production team approached my Dad to get permission to film. Dad asked if they had picked the house because of it's exquisite Georgian architecture. "No" they replied, "we like it because it's so scruffy" Dad was mortified!

  • @haroldofcardboard

    @haroldofcardboard

    Жыл бұрын

    thats hillarious. hope you had fun over the years ribbing him about it 😂

  • @dashdastardly

    @dashdastardly

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @janawall3306

    @janawall3306

    Жыл бұрын

    Which scenes?

  • @spanishjohn420

    @spanishjohn420

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @kathyfugere6085

    @kathyfugere6085

    Жыл бұрын

    Did he get paid. In Lachine Quebec, we had alot of tv series and movies . Like " Trotsky" with Jay Baruchel and " 18 to Life " . Angelina Jolie went to a primary school, years ago

  • @owenoneill5955
    @owenoneill5955 Жыл бұрын

    I lived at number 77 Holloway rd, down near the magistrates court, next door was a Greek cobbler called Peter. He made Elton Johns platform boots. Opposite what was the norf london poly, now the uni, is Eden Grove. At the far end was Our Lady of the Sacred Heart catholic school, John Lydon went there. occasionaly, same time as me.

  • @Joolzguides

    @Joolzguides

    Жыл бұрын

    Occasionally 😂😂

  • @owenoneill5955

    @owenoneill5955

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Joolzguides 😁

  • @jfilm7466

    @jfilm7466

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for reminder. Do you remember Chalkie's newsagent and the working man's cafe? Had a great suet pudding back in the 80s.

  • @owenoneill5955

    @owenoneill5955

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jfilm7466 I worked for Johnny Hopkins, ''Hoppy'' newsagent for years. My old lady ran a fruit and veg shop with the fancy displays in the window at number 77. There was a good Italian cafe just a few doors up towards the court. They had just started to build the court when I lived there. Garrets the bakers were still there then. Pop the parrafin lamp used to sit by the bus stop at magdalens gardens, wore a big trough in the coping stones on the wall.Roughly 1970 when I moved out to the Cally, Copenhagen st.

  • @desperatelyseekingrealnews

    @desperatelyseekingrealnews

    Жыл бұрын

    I grew up on Woodberry down estate ,Finsbury park was spitting distance, spent many happy days there. Glad to see the high st and locality hasn't changed too much.

  • @maryannpeters7705
    @maryannpeters7705 Жыл бұрын

    As an American who lived four years on Highbury Crescent, I’m thrilled to re-experience the area I walked every day! I learned some things too!

  • @markyh88

    @markyh88

    Жыл бұрын

    Why does being an American have anything to do with this comment? Haha

  • @papercup2517

    @papercup2517

    Жыл бұрын

    @@markyh88 Might be some extra nostalgia involved. Try living far away from somewhere you were once happy, and you'll understand! :-)

  • @Beejay950
    @Beejay950 Жыл бұрын

    I was a postman in Holloway for 30 years and delivered to all the streets you walked. Lot of changes from when I was last there, and the delivery office was where the Arsenal stadium is now.

  • @thebohemian.

    @thebohemian.

    11 ай бұрын

    Did you ever deliver to 304 Holloway Road, Joe Meek’s flat and recording studio

  • @decimustv4257

    @decimustv4257

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah yeah whatever you say dude

  • @DavidHolliday
    @DavidHolliday Жыл бұрын

    I think this is the first time KZread has served up one of your videos for me. As a Brit (Essex boy) exiled in the US, it was fantastic to watch and your production and banter is first class.

  • @Joolzguides

    @Joolzguides

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Did you hit the bell? I don’t understand the funny methods of KZread!

  • @Mattsta2010

    @Mattsta2010

    Жыл бұрын

    Where have you been?...Sub and binge watch. Its all gold and I don't even come from London (Northern Monkey!)

  • @brianbell4937

    @brianbell4937

    Жыл бұрын

    Well David, you really need to watch the lot. Julian is a top notch presenter, and his style is superbly entertaining, as well as educational.

  • @DavidHolliday

    @DavidHolliday

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not really a bellringer, but I subscribed, and I'll watch more of your videos.

  • @johnmiller5630
    @johnmiller5630 Жыл бұрын

    Ah the memories of Highbury stadium back in the 70's ..... happy days.

  • @adrianude5189
    @adrianude518914 күн бұрын

    I've learned more than I did at school.

  • @ricogreenberg
    @ricogreenberg Жыл бұрын

    One of the only circular escalators you talk about in this episode can be found at the Caesar Forum Mall at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

  • @rayfordham9230
    @rayfordham9230 Жыл бұрын

    I was born in 1947 and lived in Ashburton Grove, which I believe was demolished to make way for the new football ground, but I seem to remember the Coronet as being our Saturday morning pictures venue where all the kids on the street would go. we moved away in the late 50s but i do remember doing a lot of walking around the area with my mum up to see an aunt in Highgate village as it is now or down to visit Nan near Chapel Street market where we would often go to a pie and mash shop, my memory is a little cloudy now but I remember the old cobble streets. I have to say I'm probably remembering through rose coloured glasses but it doesn't look quite so nice now

  • @Joolzguides

    @Joolzguides

    Жыл бұрын

    Alas, it did look much nicer in the old photos

  • @rebekahtaylor6142

    @rebekahtaylor6142

    Жыл бұрын

    In my day (80’s), Ashburton Grove was a sort of terminal for the dust trucks. Me and my mates used to ride our bikes around there and Queensland road after school. Good memories.

  • @desperatelyseekingrealnews

    @desperatelyseekingrealnews

    Жыл бұрын

    "Looks better in old pictures"? Not so Imho, I grew up in and around Finsbury park,Highbury etc and I'd rather live there than an area that's been "redeveloped" area anyday.

  • @rayfordham9230

    @rayfordham9230

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rebekahtaylor6142 As a kid I do remember a railway coal yard at the end of the Grove and coal delivery lorries would come up the road with sacks of coal stacked on the back for house deliveries, and every now and again a man would be on the back of the lorry and empty a sack of coal onto the road as it went by and all us kids would rush out with buckets to pick it up. My parents would tell me not to fight as there was plenty. I think also I remember that Queensland Road was a cul de sac with a Sunday School at the end, but I could well be wrong. I don't seem to remember having many cares, we would play football in the road and I would often go to Davises, a corner shop at the end of the Grove, for a pint of milk or sweets. This whole post has left me feeling rather sad although my standard of living is somewhat better now here in Devon I do feel that they were on the whole happier times, Thanks for the reply.

  • @JC-gm3zs

    @JC-gm3zs

    Жыл бұрын

    The pie and mash shop in Chapel Street Market was Manze's. It closed down in 2019.

  • @badabing8884
    @badabing888411 ай бұрын

    I love how each walk ends in a pub and a pint. 🍺

  • @robincarter6537
    @robincarter6537 Жыл бұрын

    My first job was at Sainsburys on Holloway Rd, now the Argos featured. After one late night shift I accidentally left the side door on Tollington Rd unlocked. Relieved when I arrived next morning to no harm done. We used to frequent the Lord Nelson, now Horatios. They were one of the pubs involved in the 70s pub rock scene. Kilburn and the High Rds, Dr Feelgood, a covers band called Ice Cream were our favourite bands. Times were hard and we used to make half a pint of Trumans last as long as possible. Good days.

  • @topfoopa
    @topfoopa Жыл бұрын

    hi Joolz...memories of living in Aubert Court in the 1970's, walking past Highbury to go to Gillespie Primary, then Highbury Grove for a very brief spell. even tho I live in Barbados, Highbury will always be home!!!

  • @colinjackson9482
    @colinjackson9482 Жыл бұрын

    The Highbury barn, Tavern used to be run by Saint Georges inns and on St George’s Day, you could get a pint for an old sixpenny bit

  • @o.wildfarmer8023
    @o.wildfarmer8023 Жыл бұрын

    FOCUS JUST ONE OF THOSE BANDS FROM HOLLAND 🇳🇱, WHO ARE STILL LOVED THE WORLD OF THE 70TEES OVER.YOUR SO KNOWLEDGEABLE.

  • @lbloxley
    @lbloxley Жыл бұрын

    Hi Joolz, love all your videos but this one is rather special to me. As a kid I lived in Islington and my grandparents lived in Holloway Road. I used to go in Jones Brothers and most of the other shops you mentioned. I remember going to Holloway underground station and at the time they had those lifts with the sliding gates, like being in a cage, operated by an attendant. So this video was like a trip down memory lane for me. So thanks again Joolz and look forward to your next video, LB.

  • @LizanneFox
    @LizanneFox Жыл бұрын

    I was born and raised in Highbury/Islington, now living in Scotland for the past 20-plus years. So many memories - I lived on Drayton Park Road and would love going to Gillespie Park as a kid. Holloway Road was a regular haunt for me. So many changes, but still enough familiar sights for me to get nostalgic.

  • @kittyroo9294
    @kittyroo9294 Жыл бұрын

    Waiting for the next Joolz Guide is always a treat. Joolz has a natural talent for turning an ordinary street into something magical. I hope that there is a guide on the artists of Bloomsbury someday.

  • @kathyfugere6085

    @kathyfugere6085

    Жыл бұрын

    @kitty roo Check Chritopher Fowler 'a book series Bryant and May. Also Dr. Matthew Green , it compliments his tours as you can visualize with JOOLZ

  • @geesav7226
    @geesav7226 Жыл бұрын

    I'll forgive you for missing the home I grew up in where my family used to sell jerk chicken for the Arsenal fans. However, how could you miss Whistler Street which is off Drayton park? A historic cobbled Victorian road a conservation area. Anyway thank you the trip down memory lane. fond memories.

  • @nadinerodgerscallan5630
    @nadinerodgerscallan5630 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I have lived in Islington all of my life and now live just off Highbury fields. I've always been fascinated with the history of the area. A lot of the roads surrounding the fields are named after Italian places i.e Calabria, Corsica, Baalbec and that's apparently because the Roman army camped at highbury fields. The old Highbury station was beautiful, I believe this was bombed in the second world war and this led to the creation of the roundabout also. Thanks for the video.

  • @brianbell4937
    @brianbell4937 Жыл бұрын

    Yet another brilliant video Jules. One interesting factoid relating to Holloway Road station is that one of the two presenter of UK TV's "Secrets of The Underground" series, Siddy Holloway named herself after the station. She is Icelandic, so needed a more pronouncable name, and travelling through the station, she realised Siddy Holloway sounded a good name.

  • @issy_katie2184

    @issy_katie2184

    Жыл бұрын

    Noice

  • @bertspeggly4428
    @bertspeggly4428 Жыл бұрын

    My friends' parents had a shop in the Astoria building. One very hot day during the school summer holidays, the Astoria's ice cream fridge broke down, so because they were all beginning to melt, they let us take away all the ice creams we could carry! 10-year-old kids' dream come true! Also, I heard a Beatles concert, standing outside the Astoria. Couldn't actually hear much music, just a load of screaming girls. Very impressed that you know about the spiral escalator at Holloway Road.

  • @robertphelps1574
    @robertphelps1574 Жыл бұрын

    When I lived in Holloway I alway remember seeing Arthur Mullard stand on the corner of Highbury & Islington station

  • @JC-gm3zs

    @JC-gm3zs

    Жыл бұрын

    He was a regular in the Cock Tavern, next door to the station.

  • @lizlarson6169
    @lizlarson6169 Жыл бұрын

    Loved Simon's delivery, "Is it raining? I hadn’t noticed." LOL

  • @charlieeckert4321
    @charlieeckert4321 Жыл бұрын

    This video has me nostalgic. I lived in Suffolk for two years when I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall. As far as the weather is concerned, as David Bowie said, it's about the "Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes!"

  • @loismiller2830
    @loismiller2830 Жыл бұрын

    Simon has his finest moment playing Andie MacDowell. Beautifully done!

  • @anodyne57

    @anodyne57

    Жыл бұрын

    His most restrained performance.

  • @hendongooner7383
    @hendongooner7383 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Joolz. You should've mentioned that the "new" Arsenal stadium at Ashburton Grove (Emirates Stadium) was built on the site of a waste transfer facility. The irony being that the locals who's homes now look out onto the stadium and whom now sell cooked food etc from their front gardens; protested about the stadium being built...but have seen their property value increase due to the stadium and regeneration of the area - as they are no longer looking out on to the local waster transfer site.

  • @bingbong7316
    @bingbong7316 Жыл бұрын

    Residential development in Highbury Barn started in 1820, with the building of 5 semi-detached "modest villas" by Joseph Cubitt, one of which remains albeit as 8 flats. The imposing terrace just north of the shops was built 1829-41, spoiling the view from the villas. The old Highbury Arsenal ground and environs all contained St. John's College, a nonconformist seminary; Aubert Park was originally called College Road.

  • @Joolzguides

    @Joolzguides

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏 if only you had been on hand when filming!

  • @foowashere

    @foowashere

    Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant comment, thanks for sharing!

  • @RussiMakujina
    @RussiMakujina Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating tour recalling my stay at 109 Gillispie Road, bed and breakfast in 1956, awaiting ship boarding. From the attic, I could see the Highbury stadium corner to watch the match. The land lady ran the carry out shop, newspaper, cigarettes, milk and other snack articles. Day after the match, the players, Coach would step-in to collect news paper, cigarettes, to reead the previous day match comments. I am now 91, thoughrally enjoyed your tour. Cheers!

  • @kevinbrunton9350
    @kevinbrunton9350 Жыл бұрын

    I was today years old when I learnt what’s under Finsbury Park even though several generations of my family have lived there since the 1930s. My mum always talks about seeing The Beatles at the Astoria/Rainbow. I only ever got to one gig at the Robey as the Garage and Powerhaus in Highbury and Islington got the better bands when I lived there in the 90s. I remember meeting Nick Hornby and asking if the music venue in High Fidelity was based on the Robey (it was). He’s also responsible for one of my other Highbury memories. We got to extras in Fever Pitch when hundreds of us lined the streets in the middle of the night to recreate the celebrations when Arsenal won the title in 1989. We had to jump around like crazy but in complete silence. Thanks for the video and I’ll look out for more in the future.

  • @jerrycoombs4657
    @jerrycoombs4657 Жыл бұрын

    The name Holloway, actually comes from the deep ruts in the muddy road, formed by the long lines of cattle being driven down to Smithfield’s market.

  • @davidwelch6796

    @davidwelch6796

    Жыл бұрын

    . . . . and also the banks of animal droppings cleared away to each side of the road.

  • @clearlynotwoke4929
    @clearlynotwoke4929 Жыл бұрын

    Loved seeing my old neighbourhood, you did it proud!

  • @edclarkson638
    @edclarkson638 Жыл бұрын

    Hello from the home of Bill Werbeniuk! Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. I remember as a school skipping teenager hanging around the pool halls of the West End of Winnipeg hearing about Bill Werbeniuk. He was a legend! Can't wait for the book to be published, save me a copy.

  • @KittKat07
    @KittKat07 Жыл бұрын

    Pre-ordered the book! Cannot wait! Husband and I will be going to London in late October and this will be our proper travel Bible.

  • @gunnerdownunner570
    @gunnerdownunner570 Жыл бұрын

    Oh one thanks one for this 👏👏👏 huge arsenal fan from thy bottom of thy earth 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿, one will never get to see thy beloved hallowed ground but Tis a beautiful sight to see thy surroundings and bits and pieces, 😀😀😀😀 thank you so much for this, much ❤️ from new🥝🥝🥝zealand, where it’s 🍺🍺🍺 o’clock of a barmy summers ebening 👍👍👍

  • @marko1316
    @marko1316 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, my memories of Holloway and Arsenal - nostalgic!

  • @annwhiteaker6144
    @annwhiteaker6144 Жыл бұрын

    Very enjoyable video, as usual. I'm glad Lil' Lost Lou is back.

  • @Jo-hc8pm
    @Jo-hc8pm Жыл бұрын

    Another great video Joolz. I'm also glad that you mentioned Joe Meek as he's my great grandfather's 1st cousin. It's terrible what happened to him and his landlady and I'm not justifying what he did but when he shot her it was an accident.

  • @tanagerbirder
    @tanagerbirder Жыл бұрын

    I have never lived in London but I feel that I have learned something every time I see one of your guides. I believe that the first single to top the charts in the USA was Acker Bilk's Stranger on the Shore which made Number 1 just 6 months before Telstar. Look forward to your next walk,

  • @ursulacosta307
    @ursulacosta307 Жыл бұрын

    The Finsbury Park Astoria is famous for having The Beatles Christmas show there in 1963.

  • @sherarut
    @sherarut Жыл бұрын

    I live here now, not even for a year, and this video has been really useful to get to know so much history of this area. Thank you!

  • @KC-gy5xw
    @KC-gy5xw Жыл бұрын

    Thijs Van Leer, Jan Akkerman! LOVE Focus. Arsenal FC actually broke an agreement not to move north of the river and so 'conveniently' moved the other end of Seven Sisters Road. Never knew that walkway went so far! Must go one day, when it's dry! I love Highbury Fields, beautiful place.

  • @andrea22213

    @andrea22213

    Жыл бұрын

    Pierre Van Der Linden - drums.

  • @georgecarnac3538
    @georgecarnac3538 Жыл бұрын

    Yippee! Always delighted to see a new JG video. All these places I think I know so well and then I find out, for example, I've been walking on top of a hidden reservoir. Brilliant presentation and production - thanks Joolz, you truly are a star 😀 (I sympathise with the weather, been suffering it too)

  • @gerrib1633
    @gerrib1633 Жыл бұрын

    I need to get to sleep, Sunday night in Australia, work tomorrow… oh look, new Joolz video. I can sleep at work!

  • @Big-Harry
    @Big-Harry Жыл бұрын

    Rememver Jones Brothers used to go in there all the time in the 60's & early 70's

  • @ACoincidentalLife
    @ACoincidentalLife Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, as ever, thank you, Joolz! Another fab Lil' Lost Lou London song and a tour of my mothers' family's haunts...what is not to like? Mothing at all! Blessings to All!

  • @de68a
    @de68a Жыл бұрын

    As always, a warm comfy viewing of a new Joolz mini film on a Sunday lunch... along with a ham & scrambled egg bagel and a hot mug of coffee makes my Sunday.

  • @eshaibraheem4218
    @eshaibraheem4218 Жыл бұрын

    Not a part of London I knew. Loved it. Thank you. You can make anywhere interesting, Joolz!

  • @Joolzguides

    @Joolzguides

    Жыл бұрын

    Everywhere IS interesting, that’s the thing!😃

  • @leslielutz6140
    @leslielutz6140 Жыл бұрын

    Have to be honest your videos are the only ones here I truly wait for with anticipation. It's like finding money on the sidewalk. Oooooo loooook !!

  • @toysoldiernostalgia
    @toysoldiernostalgia Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Julian for making drab sundays feel a lot better. Always makes me smile when I see you´ve uploaded a new video.

  • @gazzertrn
    @gazzertrn Жыл бұрын

    Wow some real characters there , real essence of London . love it.

  • @retrofilms203
    @retrofilms203 Жыл бұрын

    Best one yet!! I lived in Andover estate opposite six acres loved it round there in the 70’s and 80’s great video

  • @jenniferalbert910
    @jenniferalbert910 Жыл бұрын

    So excited to see a new Joolz Guide! The bakery/bagel shop was especially neat to see - I love how you feature local small businesses.

  • @ShinKais3r
    @ShinKais3r Жыл бұрын

    I could chart my life along Holloway Road. I've spent many hours at certain points on the road depending at whxih stage of life I was at. Have spent many hours in the library also - thanks for this video :)

  • @mungmungie
    @mungmungie Жыл бұрын

    Here's a little factoid you might enjoy. Telstar was first played in Canada on CKOX radio, Woodstock Ontario. Why there? CKOX was chosen by various people in the music industry as a place to test public response. To get an idea of how city people responded, there was the much-more-famous CHUM radio in Toronto. One of the artists debuted on CKOX was Nana Mouskouri. Her agent was a customer on my last postal route before I retired, and he had a few very interesting stories.

  • @zombiebirdhouse
    @zombiebirdhouse Жыл бұрын

    31:28 the greatest moment of the whole channel's history right here

  • @taloire43
    @taloire43 Жыл бұрын

    A section of the circular escalator is preserved in the London Transport Museum, Acton.

  • @grime_garage
    @grime_garage Жыл бұрын

    I grew up in Holloway, went to Grafton school, used to go to the arts factory across from holloway prison, my dad used to work at highbury ford ( now flats). Bonfire nights at Highbury fields were always fun being a kid.

  • @MrMichaelsen
    @MrMichaelsen Жыл бұрын

    I lived in West Dulwich and used to go walking to Brixton to access the public library but also going shopping at their market, M&S and of course Morleys. My neighbour next door was born and raised in the area and go there since she was lil child. I hope these shops never shut up

  • @nicholaskakou3102
    @nicholaskakou3102 Жыл бұрын

    Some extra piece of Trivia, the Poundland shown on Seven Sisters Road was actually the first ever 99p store (later re-branded to Poundland).

  • @arokgod
    @arokgod Жыл бұрын

    That was brilliant thank you. I used to live in the area in the 80's ...

  • @Chief_Brody
    @Chief_Brody Жыл бұрын

    Took a walk last October down Holloway Road stopping in to a marvelous Cat Cafe. Moved away many years ago now but saw many a gig at The Garage in the 90s- including Pulp. Fast forward 30 years and I'll be seeing Pulp again in Finsbury Park this July. Great upload, young Julian.

  • @medwaytackle8420
    @medwaytackle8420 Жыл бұрын

    Love North London really miss it lots and my club is the mighty Arsenal FC

  • @rumdo5617
    @rumdo5617 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Highbury - I saw one of my neighbours on the video! 😂. Your friend is a better actor than Andie MacDowell - ‘is it raining? I hadn’t realised’. You forgot to mention Joe Orton as you passed Central Library - perhaps you did that in another video. Very interesting - as always 💙

  • @WarDogYtPersonal

    @WarDogYtPersonal

    Жыл бұрын

    Where do you park your car if you got one and do you have to pay for living in there if you own a flat

  • @rumdo5617

    @rumdo5617

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WarDogYtPersonal I don’t live in the old football ground - I live on a normal road in Highbury.

  • @Joolzguides

    @Joolzguides

    Жыл бұрын

    Dammit! Was that the famous library? I shall have to mention him in my video about Canonbury

  • @johndaarteest

    @johndaarteest

    Жыл бұрын

    I think Orton and Halliwell also used the South Library at 115-117 Essex Road for their kleptomanical volumnous adaptations.

  • @rossybink
    @rossybink Жыл бұрын

    Did you know that George Bellamy (born 8 October 1941) is an English musician, singer and former rhythm guitarist for The Tornados. He is the father of Matt Bellamy, frontman of British rock band Muse. Great video as per usual. Definitely buying you book Jools 😊

  • @forcesensitive6371
    @forcesensitive6371 Жыл бұрын

    Grew up in the Holloway Road/Archway area, Left there 15 years ago and ain't been back since. Nice to see what's going on there now.

  • @driskoolio
    @driskoolio Жыл бұрын

    My old stamping grounds. I lived on Kingsdown Road, down by Sadlers Wells and Hornsey Lane as a kid in the 80s, and had family and friends in Tufnell Park (still do) and by North Road and Caledonian Road and used to visit all the time. Then I lived round there 2000-2002. Much much nostalgia.

  • @dannymcmince
    @dannymcmince Жыл бұрын

    Ah fantastic, that's my Friday night complete...cheers Joolz

  • @hopefulmelancholy7514
    @hopefulmelancholy7514 Жыл бұрын

    We're having a great deal of rainy weather here in Los Angeles, too. Love to see another vid from you, Joolz. Congratulations on the new book.

  • @1888swordsman
    @1888swordsman Жыл бұрын

    Lovely. Also love hearing Little Lost Lou, love you too

  • @JamesHartnell
    @JamesHartnell Жыл бұрын

    I briefly resided on Seven Sisters Road opposite that estate in the 90's. You had perfect weather for it, grotty.

  • @drt4562
    @drt4562 Жыл бұрын

    Your snooker skills are exceptional ole chap 👏👏

  • @stevewillcocks1870
    @stevewillcocks1870 Жыл бұрын

    Always fascinated by Joolz knowledge, it’s like living in London but we live in Auckland New Zealand!

  • @andonicrouspeyre3155
    @andonicrouspeyre3155 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video Joolz, as always ! Cheers from France ! 🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵

  • @barrygower6733
    @barrygower6733 Жыл бұрын

    I used to live at Clapham Junction and took the 19 bus to school at Tooting Bec. On the way back home, the destination blind on the bus showed Highbury Barn, so now I know where and why.

  • @jimfromleicester897
    @jimfromleicester897 Жыл бұрын

    Great way to start a Sunday, another interesting and informative video by Jules. I've taken your advice and bought two of your books, just incase I want to read it again. Mad init.

  • @Joolzguides

    @Joolzguides

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @ranneyhintsa6434
    @ranneyhintsa6434 Жыл бұрын

    Ordered the book Joolz! Can hardly wait until it comes! ❤ Canadian barrister!,

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another interesting and amusing walk. Congratulations on the publication of your book.

  • @andrewg3768
    @andrewg3768 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a Kiwi and unfortunate I never got to go to Highbury. I've been an Arsenal supporter since around d 93 to maybe 95. Anyway I have gone to the Emirates to see one match in 2017 and I worked there a few times in 2018 including on Arsene Wenger's last home match as Manager.

  • @donstravelsandrants.
    @donstravelsandrants. Жыл бұрын

    Loved it. Absolutely love watching your London videos.👍😊🇮🇪🇬🇧

  • @duncangrainge
    @duncangrainge Жыл бұрын

    Re the names of the houses, I was told it’s because they were houses of multiple occupancy. Sort of one room flats so your address was no 2 Aubrey House. Nice vid Joolz, I am still bombarding the BBC on your behalf re Strictly 👍

  • @user-ei7ed6zy9k
    @user-ei7ed6zy9k Жыл бұрын

    Would have been nice to mention Arsenal is a south london club but moved to north london in the early 20th century to follow Tottenham’s success. Their legendary manager Herbert Chapman who you mentioned renamed the station was a Spurs player, also added white to Arsenal’s colours to be more like Tottenham and to motivate the players

  • @stablefairy9437
    @stablefairy9437 Жыл бұрын

    aww - a Joolz video on a Sunday afternoon just as I am settling down to my post lunch coffee! lovely!!

  • @aidans6274
    @aidans62743 ай бұрын

    Regarding the gun above the Twelve Pins - it was also the symbol for Taylor Walker pubs. Not sure if this was ever one, but the fact that it is an Arsenal pub is a nice touch!

  • @pamriley1326
    @pamriley1326 Жыл бұрын

    love love love all your videos joolz...never stop !!!!!

  • @Joolzguides

    @Joolzguides

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It was a good one this, even in the rain!

  • @alantheskinhead
    @alantheskinhead Жыл бұрын

    Many houses had names as opposed to numbers. I suspect it's due to snobbery as many houses around here have names. On a personal note, some of earliest memories are of being a child and my parents driving up and down the Holloway Road/Archway Road. It hasn't changed that much compared to some roads in London building wise. The highlight was the Wimpy Bar under the Odeon (Closed down years ago)! Rum Baba's for 21p! The library where you were is where I had a sex shop next door but one. It's still there but with another name/owner. I also remember seeing quite a few punk bands at venues dotted up and down the A1 from the Garage to The Robey. Lived in the area for some 29 years on and off!

  • @jfilm7466
    @jfilm7466 Жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure I saw Jaws and Star Wars when they were released at the Coronet. I went there last time I was in London and it had turned into a pub, made the most of it and afterwards had fish and chips just down the road.

  • @marthaloamividalperez8738
    @marthaloamividalperez873811 ай бұрын

    Thank you for show us Arsenal's home

  • @ursulaclarke6066
    @ursulaclarke606611 ай бұрын

    20 happy years around here, including the first 6 years of my daughters life, before we were exiled to New Zealand……….. loved this video, so many memories and also new stuff learned. Thank you x

  • @KILLUSALL92
    @KILLUSALL92 Жыл бұрын

    Grew up in Holloway, always nice to visit and see it.

  • @kevincurry6707
    @kevincurry670711 ай бұрын

    Watched this for the second time Inwas brought up in Highbury and lived in Avenell Road opposite the old Clock End great memories now live next to thr Emirates Stadium memories

  • @karennelson4108

    @karennelson4108

    10 күн бұрын

    I lived on Avenell Road from 1977 to 1979..... My fave place to live. I lived in the house that was the one before the end house onto Gillespie Road. Great times

  • @martinthegooner4849
    @martinthegooner4849 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one Joolz, great as always, really enjoyed as an Arsenal fan

  • @susanropars8200
    @susanropars8200 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on the new book! I just pre-ordered. It will be so nice to receive it just like I’m always excited when a new video comes out. I so enjoy them. Always a treat. Thank you Julian! Wishing you the best in 2023!

  • @paulhoughton5266
    @paulhoughton5266 Жыл бұрын

    I remember seeing Muhammad Ali outside The Rainbow around 1973, I was only 7

  • @brittdarcy
    @brittdarcy Жыл бұрын

    I pre-ordered the book! I am looking forward to reading it! 🙂

  • @stephaniecowans3646
    @stephaniecowans3646 Жыл бұрын

    I just put in a pre-order for your book, Joolz! ETA from Amazon is in April, but I'm sure the wait will be worth it!! I was cooped up inside all day yesterday (Saturday) as it was pouring rain all day here in SoCal, so I spent most of the afternoon re-watching past episodes on your channel while doing needlework. Lightened my mood considerably, I can tell you! Keep up the excellent work, my friend & a shout out to Simon for his great camera work & Lil Lost Lou for the music!

  • @brad270472
    @brad270472 Жыл бұрын

    Always used to love standing in the North Bank to watch the gooners play, we always knew we had to move to compete but the atmosphere at Highbury was like no other stadium...it bought a slight tear to the eye when I went In there a couple of years ago to see what they've done to it. Anyway, I'm off down the pub to watch the Arsenal play them down the road (spurs) so, COYG ♥️⚽️

  • @craftpea
    @craftpea Жыл бұрын

    I lived in Archway many moons ago, my first home after moving out of my parents’ house (in salubrious…at the time…Orpington). So stomping these streets felt a bit depressing to be honest, preferring to explore Highgate or Kentish Town whenever I could. I remember drinking in that amazing Wetherspoons on Holloway Rd and going to the cinema there but besides that, not much else stands out about it. If only your tours were available back then, I may have found a love for the place. Fascinating. Thanks for cheering up my Sunday xx

  • @AB-qo2xq
    @AB-qo2xq Жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh you've finally covered my area and I can see my flat in one of the clips! :)

  • @keithdavenport4012
    @keithdavenport4012 Жыл бұрын

    First time I’ve watched one of your videos and as a keen walker and gooner I’ve enjoyed it very much