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@rocketscience4516

2 жыл бұрын

The Beatles' manager died in Aug. 67, not 66.

@philipmorgan6048

2 жыл бұрын

Are you drinking lager?

@AGoodEgg_

2 жыл бұрын

If memory serves - Centrepoint was designed (or the engineer responsible) was Justine Frischmann’s (Elastica) dad - Pell

@RobEJC

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly, Patreon is a right git about getting an account set-up 👿

@prepperjonpnw6482

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobEJC I think you can donate directly through his website.

I’m studying the knowledge to become a Taxi driver I find your videos very helpful 🙏 that’s why you must be popular amongst the taxi drivers👍

@josephturner4047

2 жыл бұрын

London Cabbies are the progenitors of Hermes.

@CaboloNero

2 жыл бұрын

Keep going mate it’ll soon be over

@HOTEG6

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tom-uv7ry You might be right however it’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I’m going to do it 😊 when I’m on the bike majority taxi drivers always telling me just keep going don’t give up occasionally One or two driver say the game is dead if we keep telling people the game is dead sooner or later you’re not going to see Black Cab in London..

@prepperjonpnw6482

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tom-uv7ry wait a minute. Are you saying a taxi or cab driver can just use a GPS instead of learning the knowledge? And how is a Somalia lad going to just show up in London with a GPS after Brexit closed the points of entry?

@stablefairy9437

2 жыл бұрын

@@prepperjonpnw6482 I used to be a delivery driver and used GPS and while it was quite helpful did often lead you astray. where ever you are , you cant beat local knowledge or being familiar with the area!

My favourite chunk of the West End. This is the part of London that feels like the London that I always imagined London to be.

@annother3350

2 жыл бұрын

yes it hasnt been spoiled too much

I’m a child of the 80’s and this is why I appreciate your content over others, you can regail us with your own recollections of many establishments before they closed down or became some standardised, sanitized version of the high street. Glad to see some places remain unapologetically unchanged.

@michaelmelen9062

2 жыл бұрын

I visited London in Jan 1973. I posted a somewhat long recollection of a night at the Chelsea Drugstore, but KZread wouldn't let it post. It was the most memorable of experiences, beating Diana Rigg as Lady Macbeth, a prank which interrupted a soliloquy of Dame Rigg's as Portia in "Merch...", a tour of the brothels of Soho by a nutty Irishman, a romp around Kew Gardens on bicycles which we later found were police bicycles, and many others. For some reason...

@user-jl7ym4en5b

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmelen9062 What fun. I'm sure your original post was hilarious & needn't have been pulled. We saw Dame Rigg after a West End show circa 1996 & she was very engaging to us after exiting the Stage Door. I hv photos, but can't remember the show we saw her in. Txs for sharing.

I said to myself (aloud) "He's good. He's really good. He discusses the things I really care about." Thank you, Jules.

These videos are almost as good as going for a walk.

I spent twenty years working in central London, exploring these places as i drove and rode a motorcycle around. I really hope you never run out of places to film, they bring back the best of times before retiring.

I'm a child of the 1950's/60's so I remember undiscovered London... with cobwebs. Joolz is the best !

Thanks for this Joolz. It brought back so many memories. I used to work in many of the theatres you mention, the Adelphi and the Ambassadors to name two of them. I bought my first guitar in Denmark Street and used to frequent a music venue on that road, where the entrance was down a little archway, the name of which I can't recall. I also used to work in the building with the big green doors down Flitcroft Street, when I worked for a scenery construction firm called Victor Mara's. I think the building was owned then by another famous scenery constructor, Tod Kingman, whose company I also worked for, the famous Brunskill and Kingman. They built scenery for many, many years, but are now sadly gone. Many happy memories. I was born down Bedfordbury in Covent Garden, so I know the WC2 area very well. I now live in Hastings on the south coast, so thank you for taking me back to my old London haunts. Toodle pip...

Loved hearing about Crosse & Blackwell! The portion of that company that still makes condiments is now owned by The J.M. Smucker company. When I was in grad school studying to become an archivist I did an internship at the corporate archives at Smuckers and did a display and cataloged all of the Crosse and Blackwell archival materials that they had. It was so much fun learning about the history of the company.

Yet another Jewel to brighten up a grey day, thanks Joolz

The pickle factory reminded me of the show “Nearest and Dearest”

@russcooke5671

2 жыл бұрын

Oooh you big girls blouse ❤️❤️❤️ I think the company was called pledges pickles. 👌👌👌

The 84 Charing Cross is perhaps one of the saddest things honestly. I was intrigued by the book and the movie as well. Being from the US and loving London and British literature. To have that bond and connection and for it to end like that, well just so romantically tragic. What hurts the most is that it is now a McDonalds. We stayed right by there across from the theatre. I loved your walk around Giles. I had no idea that it was actually a separate part of sorts. I am sure to really explore further when I am there. Thank you Joolz, you should have your own show on 4. You are a true spokesman for London.

Joolz, greetings from Leipzig and thank you once again and it wasn't just 'on the wagon' that came from that pub on the way to Tyburn but also 'one for the road'.

@jimmymcguire8217

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic knowledge, or 'one for the frog' as us irish cockneys call it lol

Yours are easily the best of these video guides - hugely informative and entertaining. Just FYI, St Giles is also the patron saint of Edinburgh.

@julierogers1155

2 жыл бұрын

Therefore the St. Giles cathedral in Edinburgh?

My brother said he went to the old Forbidden Planet once, and there was some bloke stood outside, having a cigarette. He thought he looked familiar, but it was only later that he realised it was Adam West, the old Batman from the TV series.

@Joolzguides

2 жыл бұрын

Superb

@julierogers1155

2 жыл бұрын

OMG, as a kid I had a crush on THAT Batman, Adam West.

@birdsaloud7590

2 жыл бұрын

@@julierogers1155 ha ha and when I was 5 years old I remember having a crush on Robin, the Boy Wonder!

@julierogers1155

2 жыл бұрын

@@birdsaloud7590 ;D

Very interesting how things have changed but still kept the history behind so many places.

I’m sure your cabbie contingent are really interested & probably delight passengers with their London street knowledge

@prepperjonpnw6482

2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention regaling them with their Joolz guide stories and adventures lol. Like almost running into him while he was on a penny farthing bicycle lol

You gotta love it,places have multiple dome cameras up all over the place filming you but your not to use your camera. Nice work Jules.

My mum used to work in that Jobcentre with Nielsen circa 1980. He had a good sense of humour and was likable! Someone should've told him!

This was so lovely - I can’t wait to visit London and see all the interesting little spots. I agree with Simon about the loveliness of Grape Street. Thanks spot sharing this with us!

Before moving from New Oxford Street the Forbidden Planet book and comic shop was in Denmark Street nestled between the vintage guitar shops. It was Sci-Fi and Fantasy at the front with imported American comics at the back. I used to go there with my Dad in the early 80's and while he browsed Asimov and Bradbury I'd be flicking through X-Men and Fantastic Four. McDonalds from Oxford Street taken to the tiny park next to the graveyard of St Giles because it was so quiet. Happy days.

C'mon Joolzy , I was in London for only 4 days back in 1982 and I saw The Mousetrap. Get with it and go to the Theatre ! Love you and love your videos. I think they are extraordinary and jolly good fun as well. I actually hope to be back in London within a couple of years and your videos will be my guide and inspiration. Much love from Florida Laura. 🍊🤗🧡

Just what I needed on a Sunday afternoon and that umbrella shop looks amazing. Warms my heart to see old places like that still thriving.

@philjones45

2 жыл бұрын

I often saw Alexi Sayle parked up by that umbrella shop. Often seen cycling around that area.

@stephenhardy312

Жыл бұрын

I like the umbrella you carry; very characterful.

I've never heard the story of 84 Charing Cross road until now, and yes it is a very sad story. I think it's the kind of sadness we all feel when we go to a place and it's no longer there or when we yearn for places and people in our past

London late 70s 75-79, Taiwan now. Unbelievably good. 500 quid at the Edinburgh festival can’t buy 5 minutes of this. Also lived in Edinburgh 79-86. This is history, art and culture, a wonderful time machine. Too good!

Good to know the Mousetrap is still running. I didn't know Foyles had moved to St Martins College. Haven't been down Charing Cross Road in years.

@edwardalexander9486

2 жыл бұрын

Recommend watch Toast of London's "The Moosetrap" where Stephen gives away the ending live on radio 4... almost as bad as his Kubrick story with Lorraine Kelly...

8:37 Now I know the origin of the phrase "on the wagon" … and also, it seems, "your feet wouldn't touch the ground." Nice twofer, Joolz.

Cheers, Joolz!! Another brilliant stroll through ole Smokey!! Loved it and I must say your impression of Sean Connery is amazing! Well done! Ya!

@prepperjonpnw6482

2 жыл бұрын

Lol he was doing Sir Roger Moore lol Just teezing lol His Sir Sean is very good.

The Beatles' manager died in Aug. 67, not 66.

Sensational as always, and loved seeing Old Compton street where some of my London Jewish ancestors lived...and 1 emigrated here to South Australia. Went to London in 2008, if only there was KZread and you then, I would have needed to spend a year there. Will be back again once Covid is letting us travel. Will follow your footsteps and my ancestors...thanks again Joolz you are amazing. xx from an Aussie

@prepperjonpnw6482

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the coppers had arrested everyone who even thought about leaving their home/apt while still in lockdown. I teez but all of my family and friends worry about all of you down under, we really do. Every few days you are on the news here in the states about your lockdown being so draconian and how bad your own government is treating you. I remember one story a few weeks back about the police killing some dogs so people wouldn’t be tempted to travel to where they were and rescue/adopt them. That story just gutted us here. We are all animal lovers here. I also catch short bits from sky news Australia every so often. Of all the countries in the world your lockdown seems to be the worst or most strict. We keep you in our prayers Cheers mate

@vicnurse5

2 жыл бұрын

@@prepperjonpnw6482 Hi Prepperjon, to be honest, I think a lot of what you have heard is not true. They aren't killing dogs, and only a couple of states, mainly New South Wales and Victoria have been in lock down for some time. Both are now open again. The state I live in has had a few literally 3 or 4 day lockdowns, as have most of the other states of Australia. In my state in particular South Australia except for having to wear masks when we go to shops etc. (not in the open air tho) and to QR code when we go into a shop life is pretty much as it's always been. It has been harder for NSW and Victoria for sure...but it is up to individual Premiers (like your Governors) to lock the state down. Thanks you for thinking of us all, truly most of us in most states are good, and our police etc aren't that bad. There was some reporting when some of the Construction workers in Victoria a few weeks ago went on a big protest, but really they were pretty violent, kicking dogs etc., the police they say got violent but what I saw on tv the protestors were pretty violent. And also Fox news is owned by an Australian Rupert Murdock who lives in either US or UK, married now to Jerry Hall and aged 90, and very very rich, so he is probably happy Fox is making it sound a lot worse than it is. Then again we get the same here, watch the news or YT and US looks like a nightmare....so I think they love to make us all feel like the other side is worse off. Thanks for thinking of us tho. And most of us also think of you guys. Many of us have family and friends in the US....cheers from Oz.....

Wonderful Tour you gave today Joolz. Also, Simon does a great job with Photography and commentary, too.

@julierogers1155

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, CHEERS to SIMON too!!!

@prepperjonpnw6482

2 жыл бұрын

@@julierogers1155 careful now too much applause and praise and he’ll be wanting a raise! Lol Just how much is 2 times zero? Life’s rough when you’re a volunteer lol

Thanks Joolz -love the walks -lived and worked in London in the 1960's glad to see some things remain the same. Look forward to your next walk to brighten up the day. My old Dad was born in the West End he used to tell me as a small boy -"London's the greatest toy in the world but someone needs you to show how to play with it."

BEST Quote about London, EVER ! Richard the Lionheart said, "I would sell London if I could find a buyer..."

On the way to Tyburn (6:55), that last drink was, according to a man I met in a pub, the origin of the saying *“one for the road”* 😁

Oh my, are there theatres, art clubs, art cafés etc. just at every corner in Charing Cross?!😱😍 This is the area I should have visited when I was in London, but I didn't know that. The Phoenix theatre seems to be a lovely place to visit. Thank you so much for your work Joolz!😘 You give me inspiration. 🍍

Joolz the thick nautical jumper is called a Guernsey. (So I could take after Captain Haddock, my mother kindly embroidered an anchor on mine when I was ten years old)

This takes me back to the area's I worked around in the late 70s no city in the world beats London for life great stuff Joolz

As ever, always uplifting when you unwrap London's hidden treasures so deftly and unpompously. Ta.

Remember the procedure for buying a book in the old Foyle’s? You first queued up at one counter with your book where they gave you a chitty. You then had to queue up again at the cashier’s counter where you presented your chitty which they then stamped. You then queued up again at the original counter to collect your purchase.

@Joolzguides

2 жыл бұрын

Madness

@russcooke5671

2 жыл бұрын

By the time you got out the door the book was a classic ❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌👌

@julierogers1155

2 жыл бұрын

Really?!

@julierogers1155

2 жыл бұрын

@@russcooke5671 haha

@russcooke5671

2 жыл бұрын

@@julierogers1155 I went in there once and said have you got a book I can read while I’m queuing up. They gave me war and peace. 👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️

Joolz, your at it again , you little bowler , superb

It drives me nuts that I only discovered your channel after going to London for the first time. I was walking right past all sorts of interesting spots with no idea! I can't wait to go back, hopefully soon, and explore with a more educated eye.

@prepperjonpnw6482

2 жыл бұрын

I want to see how many noses on walls I can find next time I’m in London lol. And look for Parish boundary markers.

Great video Joolz , this in Particular has given me a "Heads Up " with a couple of things iam interested in that I previously didn't know about . Cheers , glad you're keeping high standards of presentation and interest.

A rare correction… 84 Charing Cross Rd. was a wonderful film [and book I’m sure though I haven’t read it], but it has nothing to do with “You’ve got Mail - it is a remake of “the shop around the corner” a wonderful old Jimmy Stewart movie.

@auntiedough2488

2 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t You’ve Got Mail a loose remake of The Shop Around The Corner?

@Grahamshawx

2 жыл бұрын

You got there before me. Excellent film though, even the remake is decent.

@Joolzguides

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've made that correction now and the change should take effect in a few hours. Much appreciated!

@rixx46

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joolzguides not a critique - love your work. Makes me miss my favourite city!

@petesmitt

2 жыл бұрын

@@auntiedough2488 Yes it was; I think the comment from Rick Drew is stating that, but not very clearly. 84, Charing Cross Road is a film based on a memoir by Helene Hanff and has nothing to do with The Shop Around the Corner film.

Superb as always Jules. Thank you. I'll never forget the "on the wagon" story. Very fond memories of that part of London.

The Phoenix Club used to host the annual birthday gathering for fans of Kirsty MacColl. The lovely Maurice (god rest his soul) was our host.

@clairehartney7525

2 жыл бұрын

Ah! Don't they do it any more? I love all Kirsty MacColl songs.

@stephenclark9917

2 жыл бұрын

@@clairehartney7525 Yep, but they meet in the Spice of Life I believe.

My dad used to say a rhyme: ‘Bill Brown went to London to shop. And longer, for pleasure, did stop. When a big box arrived, Mrs Brown scared alive... For it read ‘Bill inside’ on the top!

Brilliant as usual joolz, I love London, they say to see London just look up.. I never knew the saying on the wagon came from the days of hanging 🥴.. keep up the great work 😎

I learn something new everytime I watch these videos. Thanks Joolz.

@ip5799

2 жыл бұрын

i think that’s the point

Years ago, when I visited 84 Charing Cross Road, the only trace of the bookstore Ms Hanff made famous was the Marks sign on the wall along the stairs to the second floor. The store was selling music CDs, and the operators were puzzled over the number of shoppers asking about a bookstore at that address.

Vancouverite. Love watching and googling the location and following your walk on a map.

@prepperjonpnw6482

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh I never thought of that! Superb idea! I could pull up google street view on one screen and this video on the other.

Really enjoyed this clip. I was feeling a little low, but your walking tour, accompanied by your natural joviality lifted me out of the blues. So thank you Joolz. London should erect a statue of you with your bowler and umbrella for posterity.

Great episode. Fond memories. Well done Joolz & Co. I never went to the 24 hour snooker hall underneath Centre Point either, and one of the factors that put me off was that the tunnel the entrance was in was always crowded with homeless people sleeping in cardboard boxes. The area around there was disparaging and even felt hostile. The whole tunnel stunk of rancid urine and even the floor was sticky. Heartbreaking to see human beings living like that.

@ericchristen5433

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to inherent government neglect.

@prepperjonpnw6482

2 жыл бұрын

Now now there’s no reason to be speaking ill of the Irish lol. I heard that they choose to live like that because it reminds them of home lol

@birdsaloud7590

2 жыл бұрын

Some things do not improve. Abject poverty still exists.

It is a coincidence that today I am reading 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD (Helene Hanff) and Joolz posts this video showing me where the actual bookstore used to be (now a McDonalds, yuk). Thank you, Joolz, for the video!

Good sir, You're Shaun Connery impression is fabulous.

I'm so glad you pointed out Elms Lesters, it's always been one of my favourite little buildings in the centre of London, even before I moves to the city I was walking down the alley in the early 90s and saw through the tall doors people hanging a huge painting up, I think, to be stretched and reframed or maybe restored. Lovely job!

Always a pleasure when there is a new Joolz-vlog. Thank you, sir.

I think we need a video devoted to Charles II - my favorite King! 🤴👑

@Apollo_Mint

2 жыл бұрын

Hear hear!

@peternesbitt

2 жыл бұрын

For the past hundred years, books on Charles II have been sharply divided into two categories. Academic historians have concentrated mainly on his activities as a statesman and emphasised his duplicity, self-indulgence, poor judgement and lack of an aptitude for business or for stable and trustworthy government. Non-academic authors have concentrated mainly on his social and cultural world, emphasising his charm, affability, worldliness, tolerance, turning him into one of the most popular of all English monarchs in novels, plays and films.

I'm fascinated by the history of the city of London. Thank you for this great series.

Hip hip tally ho Jules another great vid , cheers me old mucker ,

84 Charing Cross Road omg i love the film so much.

@julierogers1155

2 жыл бұрын

I am just now reading the book, it is delightful.

All of your videos are excellent Joolz but this is one of the very best. I think Woody was onto something because your sense of humour shines through along with your knowledge and passion for the streets you describe. ❤❤❤

Great to see you back

Excellent as always Joolz and co !

Another fabulous video Joolz, and as I always say, I can't wait for the next one!

Brilliant as always. Can't wait for the next one🤓

Another gem of a tour. Thank you !

Nice one Joolz enjoyed this very much. Don't leave it too long for the next one.

Wonderful as always! Thanks Joolz!

Another great video from Joolz!Keep ‘em coming!

On the Wagon! Wow. That phrase had puzzled me for years.

Enjoyed watching the new episode Joolz!

I enjoyed that Joolz as always, keep them coming ! 😀

Lovely episode as always! Today’s episode seemed like a memory Lane for Joolz!

Thank you so much - you’ve made my weekend

Great video again Jules....love that part of London...keep em coming

Brilliant tour as always! Keep up the great work! 👍🏻

Good to see YOU again!!!!!

Welcome back jools been looking forward and waiting patiently for your next London history video happy days

What another great video on London, we always look forward to you videos, you are so well informed and we learn so much from you, can't wait for the next one

Thank you for another gorgeous video

Was well worth the wait Jools. Great stuff.

I always enjoy your videos and you never disappoint. Thank you for another one of your interesting and informative content. 🌸

Love these video tours so much! So full of history, amazing and amusing anecdotes, and places I would never know about. Must go on one in person whenever I get back there. BTW, you are extremely successful at being funny, it's one of the big reasons I watch your vids👍

Informative and a joy to journey with you again, thanks Joolz.

Bringing Life to London... Thanks Joolz.

Another marvelous video, Joolz! My Sunday morning has been made 🤗 I can now face the rest of the day with a smile on me face and a spring in me step !

I love to watch these videos, as I am a big fan of old London Town, keep them coming joolz,

Love my Sunday walks.

As ever a fantastic watch that never fails to delight and uplift my mood..... Bravo Jools et Simone.... 😕👏🍻🍻

Fantastic vid, as usual.

Yay! Please keep these videos coming! Love them! 💓💓💓

Without doubt my favourite youtube channel. Thanks Joolz, keep em coming

fantastic vid as usual

Another great video !!!

Love this channel

Thanks for brightening up this dreary sunday with a fantastic video! Best channel on KZread!

Great Vid, so interesting please keep them coming.

Thanks for reminding me of the 'old' Foyles! I'd forgotten it had a corner location but now it all comes back to me.

25:02 ... he was right. you are naturally funny...and it's funny. one of the main reasons why I watch. your delivery is funny about all this London stuff. I wouldn't care half so much about everything you talk about if you didn't deliver it in your funny way. seriously! great stuff!