Here are some of the links I mentioned in the video: Essex Way kzread.info/dash/bejne/YpyusKqHea-pYpM.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGlplsStp5qyddI.html Norton Folgate/ Spitalfields kzread.info/dash/bejne/kWuasquSj8inZJM.html Somers Town kzread.info/dash/bejne/apObr6Shgc_VmbQ.html Halloween Night Walk kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYGnsNZwqKm4Zdo.html Whitechapel kzread.info/dash/bejne/e4Rsz8yBmKbUqsY.html

@helens6754

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, John. A delightful, atmospheric walk. I have two Huguenot ancestors, not weavers - one a politician, the other an art publisher/dealer, who escaped to London dressed as women 😅 I need to find out precisely where they lived, but I believe it was Spitalfields somewhere. Your film will be a great reference point.

I love this format of overlaying footage while telling stories and answering questions. Great work!

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Michael

The perspectives of London in the walks have steered me away from the bright lights on visits to the capital … first detour was to the Horniman museum and Sydenham Hill wood , then through the Olympic park along the Lee and across Hackney marshes and finally to the Walthamstow wetlands and into the back streets of Walthamstow in search of the wonderful murals. None of which I’d have done without the book and vlogs …. Big thank you . I’d also recommend the podcasts with Nick which provide a background to the walks and Deep Topography. Go explore folks ! 👍😊🌟❤️

It was facinating to hear about you're history through theatre, acting, writing and film. I have often wondered if you was just a hobbyist turned KZreadr.

As per usual, pure gold. I don´t know if anyone else is in a similar situation to me, but i don´t live in England, and especially London anymore. I love the videos because you always capture the spirit of the areas you visit. I find them very nostalgic but also super interesting. I learn things about the area i grew up in, Islington and the city, which i never knew. Thanks a lot for making such an effort for the videos and channel!

Thank you John for this mighty Q&A! You have provided so much context for the other videos on your channel. What I take from this is that , while your wandering discursive videos are great, they would be beautifully counterpointed by more themed videos. In the late 1970's, I got a job as a Trade Union official which meant that, at least every two weeks, I hit London for various meetings, political events, disputes and grading appeals. I was mentored by an old communist who advised me to buy a Time Out Magazine at the train station and work out what was possible to see during the time I would be in London using my expenses! Most of my colleagues would be hitting the bars and restaurants while I would be listening to recitals, watching ballet and opera but, most of all, walking the history of London which raised the hairs on my neck as I spotted houses, sites and artefacts that brought the city alive. I became a blue plaque collector! I am now retired and living in Spain and watch your videos for prompts for my 20 years of London exploration. My exploration of the historical sites in Spain are inspired by your approach and I find myself aping your surprise as I come across historical references Thanks John for an authentic and enthusiastic exploration of our history.

@neilhogbin7252

9 ай бұрын

Hope life in historic Spain is n't too complicated, or nostalgic,for that matter.I could go on but I have my memiores to put down. Good luck

I love the sound of the rain! It adds something to the q and a. Good stuff. Richard in Reno

The Lea River Walk was amazing.

What I like about your stuff is its real and commucated & i appreciate it.

I have two joint favourites, The walk across Rainham marshes And the Joseph Conrad video watched both more than twice Fantastic videos Thank you John.

@Garciamrcool

9 ай бұрын

Which was the Conrad one? Would love to watch that…

Bravo on the new book!

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Timothy

Really enjoyed that. John….. 65 minutes but you made it feel like 10 minutes I love the way you made us feel we were just having a conversation with you so many great questions people ask you certainly enrich all our lives. Massive thank you

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Terry - I really enjoyed it

Really enjoyed that,sat with some G&Ts me and the better half,love the idea of the guided walks..would love to go on the Dengie peninsula walk that you did...

Absolutely, John! 👏 Creating a video of a Florence 🇮🇹 Italy walk tour sounds like an incredible idea. Florence is rich in history, art, and architecture, offering a captivating experience for viewers. I'm sure your video would be a wonderful way to share the beauty and culture of the city with others. Good luck with your project! 🎥 🎞

@joannaryan9805

9 ай бұрын

Is there any reason to pick Florence over Rome . I have just come back from Rome .I went last year as well as I was astonished by the beauty, art and history of the place . I have never been to Florence so I was wondering should I visit Florence next .

@Charlie.TheChatRoom

9 ай бұрын

You've asked a very interesting question. One reason why Florence would be a more interesting place to visit than Rome is that Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, a period in European history that witnessed a revival of classical learning and culture. Florence was at the forefront of this movement. Apart from this, it is a smaller city than Rome, making it much easier to navigate. It is definitely a more walkable destination.@@joannaryan9805

Thomas Cromwell intrigues me.. I cant get enough of his life as much as we know of it. Thomas Cromwell's London would be a winner for me . Starts in Putney and ends when executed on Tower Hill. He even lived for a while in Florence

This is what a Q&A should be like!

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

cheers John

I enjoyed the Q &A video very much, all the information regarding your previous walks from way back. I loved the walk you suggested from Caledonian Rd to Clissold Park and all of the inbetween, that was where I lived from 1946 - 74 then moved to S.E.Qld Australia. I love your walks no matter where they are as you always add the history of the area, I love the history that you dig up. Thank you so much 💕🇦🇺

Love seeing your office, & the 360 camera!

Glad you kept the window open, I like the ambient sounds.

Love the format, btw. Talking about the most relaxing places in London, my favourite - years ago - was the top of Parliament Hill, with a kite. I don't know if people still do it, but there always used to be a group of kite-flyers there.

Looking forward to next Sunday's work. Enjoy each video. 🙂 Thank you John Rogers.

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Janet

Hi John, thank you so for much answering my question about psychogeography - it has been really helpful and it is such an interesting concept! I will make sure to keep my eyes and ears open for when your new book comes out and of course when I go through the rest of your videos.

Captivated for over an hour listening to you answering questions. Great sfuff. Thank you, and greetings from the middle of nowhere on gloomy Bodmin Moor.

@philroberts7238

9 ай бұрын

Gloomy, but evocative. A case study in psycho-geography if ever there was one!

What a fascinating Q and A session. Unfortunately John couldn't answer all the question due to time and the volume of questions submitted but it didn't matter as the questions that were answered were very interesting and we found out so much. Was really interesting being given an insight into John's journey to where he is now.

Thank you for answering my question. I really enjoy the Q&A sessions 😊

What a ton of work you put in here! A real state of the art accomplishment. Thanks.

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

thanks so much - really enjoyed answering the questions and going back through my archive

Hi John, love your walks. Love Havering Park with the red woods. I walk from home to Havering Atte Bower.

Thank you for your videos, your enthusiasm, and your inspiration!

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

thank you so much Jacq - massively appreciated

Wonderful chat - always so interesting to hear your responses to such great questions! Thanks for sharing your weather with us too!

Absolutely brilliant....Thanks John...you came across SO naturally..cheers

That was a brilliant Q&A John! Tons of useful information and so entertaining Thank you so much. Greetings from Argentina!

Great video John. Walked through Hornchurch yesterday and thought of your video to the church with the horn. I live in Cardiff. Be great to see you down there one day. Along the Taff,, Llandaff Cathedral. Through Cardiff Castle/Bute Park and carry on down to Cardiff Bay. Think you'd really enjoy it!.

Super stuff John.Can see you in that room in thirty years time still reeling it all out .Looking forward to it.Thanks

Hi John Re: Favourite bus route? Round your neck of the woods, it's a shame that the 69 route no longer goes all the way from Chingford Station to North Woolwich Ferry. However, you might like to try the W5 which is one of those single decker part back street Hail & Ride routes, which over the course of its length traverses a high ridge twice starting from Green Lanes, Harringay Sainsbury's (formerly the site of the mighty Harringay Stadium), to Waterlow Park before descending to Archway tube station. It comprises impressive climbs and descents that incorporate some stunning views, and was devised to help older and more infirm people to have easy access to the Whittington Hospital. It has the most wonderful village bus feel to it as it swoops up and down well appointed leafy residential streets, and also serves Crouch End Broadway. It also has differences in its eastbound and westbound halves too, making it most varied.

The Q& A's are always very interesting and enjoyable. It is nice to know someone else in our minority club of having never driven/held a licence. Having lived in London all my life (75 years) I have never found the need to do so. My school days interest in buses (which continues to this day) probably accounts for it!

John! I love your studio.

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Heidi - I love that room

The 360 camera reminded me of my youth where I spent many days and nights spinning out on either someone's floor or on the nice cold grass outside to sober up...

Hi John , another great insight with the Q&A session

The background on your video is fabulous…….it’s a room that a man has filled with his books! Love it.

Really great! Thanks so much for this, and for including my question on Guilds. I really like the look of your den.. Appropriately book lined. Looking forward to the next walk.. "Wherever that may be"! ⭐👍

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

thanks for a great question William - I'm still intrigued by the Westminster element.

@williamrobinson7435

9 ай бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks In fact I myself am interested in the watermans' 'anti bridges' jag you mentioned, as I work in a boatyard (better not say where in this public forum perhaps) and there's no shortage historical discussion there. In a way, the story bodes well for London, as we see that changes can be good. I just wish the building trade would be more interested in structures designed to last 400 not 40 years!

Great stuff John! Mate you mentioned Natural History Museum. I'm sure you've been, but a walk through the Natural History Museum in Tring followed by their recommended Tring Park walk might be one. You'll definitely enjoy it.

Fantastic, love these q&a sessions. Thank you so much for answering my question. Totally agree about Italy and Florence, such an amazing city, so many layers of history

Great Q&A I love it

A terrific effort, John! Really enjoyable! ❤

Thanks for that interesting video, John.

There generally 8 sections in the Essex Way. I’ve done the first 7 and I got to do the last one, which is Mistley to Harwich. If you’re going to do the middle bits of the Essex Way which you haven’t done yet, I would advise you to download an ordnance survey map on the phone or get a physical map, as the journey towards White Notley during the Essex Way walk does not have any phone signal coverage.

Thanks, John, will see if I can find the videos you mentioned. Loved the Q&A.

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Helen - I’ve linked them at the top of the comments

Thank you John , that was wonderful , fabulous answers to fabulous questions 😀 it was nice to see your inside your lair too 😀

Loved the video. Would love to see an evening with Sinclair, Kötting, Rogers at the white rock theatre in Hastings lol. ❤

Good morning, What an epic episode! Thankyou

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Margaret

Really enjoyed this Q&A John thanks for posting 🙏🏻

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Robert

Tottenham Court Station IS amazing. Good choice!

Great Q&A. Something that may work for you without having to do an edit which may prove very popular viewer wise is a London point to point walk. For example always start at the zero mile marker in Trifalgar Square and walk to a pub or something on the outer boundary of London on every direction as a different walk with no set path how to get there and just comment on the way. Maybe lasts for hours but you just then upload it and that’s it done with no editing if that makes sense.

Hi John. Your videos are so interesting, and gives us all a chance of see lovely and unique parts of the capital one world never normally see. Your commentary is infectious, and keeps one glued . I’m not from London, but find your videos fascinating. Keep up the good work sir.

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

thanks Mark

Epic stuff John - loved it. Great spread of questions.

Thank you for doing these great videos John I look forward to seeing them whenever or wherever that may be, keep up the great work and again thank you for your time.

My pub tip: The Culpepper in Aldgate ... great pub

@TomWats0n

9 ай бұрын

Seconded! Brilliant pub.

Great Q & A. Looking forward to your new book

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Robbo

Really enjoyed this long form of Q&A with snippets and maps and things.

Palermo would make a great walking video

The river stort walk is absolutely heavenly, I highly recommend this to all 🎉

Really enjoyed your Q & A thank you.

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Cheers Tim

Loved it

It would be fun to see a collaboration walk with yourself and Joolz, love your videos. Cheers

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

that'd be great Jim

Hi John We really enjoy your walks I think it's great you're doing this Hour lovely. Old london is disappearing Slowly Glad you are filming it for posterity.😢😊 Thank you.

Fantastic, better and more entertaining than anything on TV, keep up your great work. Looking forward to your next video 😊

I've just finished watching your Bob and Roberta Smith film. Very enjoyable and a real eye opener. Make your own damn art (and videos)! ❤

Your best Q&A yet and loved the on-screen graphics. As others have said the time flew by so I was disappointed when it ended! Looking forward to the new book and hopefully an audiobook to go with it which would accompany me when walking myself. Also I will keep an eye out for your walk around Borough High St/Borough Market area, one of the highlights (so far) of my walk along the Thames Path.

Great way to spend an hour John, thank you!

Loved this, especially the moments of course where you've mentioned Eastern parts of town 🙂 Looking forward to your next book.

Awesome John! ❤️

@JohnRogersWalks

7 ай бұрын

Cheers Ashley

Great use of a rainy day - thanks John - got lots of fresh walking inspiration- including have recently done much of the epic walk you did along the river Lea navigation - albeit in smaller chunks - ( and took in part of the Stort valley path up to Roydon - can see why you found that so entrancing). Keep it going - great channel.

That was stupendous, John! Thank you 🙏🏼 ❤

I'm only a few minutes into the video and I'm already loving the editing, John. There is a lot of visual variety, and it's nice to see some of the older footage while you talk about it. The 360 view of the room is really cool, and I especially loved the cutaway to KZread. It's clear that you put a lot of work into this, John. I'm going to enjoy watching it. Thank you so much, it's greatly appreciated.

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

many thanks Steve - I really enjoyed going back through the archive finding the clips and stills

John, I wonder, are you aware of or have you met the American author Bill Bryson? He has penned at least two humorous books on Britain with the emphasis on walking or local transportation. I doubly enjoy your excursions because they physically show the topography ( and history) of these areas. Great work!

Great vids I love them.

Good morning Mr Rogers, I love your videos. I've been living in London for a while and it took me a while to relocate. Detailed descriptions and your invaluable comments are appreciated. I was living in Leyton while working at the V&A to support myself. It would be good if you considered the possibility of making a video about profitable areas, trustworthy agencies with a good vibe. Many foreigners, Spaniards, Italians, North Americans, etc., have been scammed by real estate agencies... You have a great knowledge of the CITY. As always, thank you for your Deep insights, happy character and good vibes. I can't wait to buy and read. your book. Thank you so much Sir

One of my favorite walk when I'm in London is going to Regent Park (wonderful Park indeed) and from there going climbing to Primrose Hill (which it is just outside the Park) and having a spectacular view above London. Keep on posting these well done Videos and Greetings from Spain

I mainlky grew up close to the River Roding in Loughton and fished it many times seeing it's many perils and declines over the years. The late 70's diversion of the river for the M11 was a disaster part of it never recovered from. A lorry jack knifed at the hump back bridge at Abridge (80's) and threw it's load of pesticide into it and killed nearly everything. A farmer allowed a load of pig slurry into it near Abridge ( 80's ) which took the oxygen out of it and killed many fish.

Hello Respected Sir,this was a nice Q&A round,you gave appropriate knowledge to us,every question was a ideal task but you gave answers of them naturally 😊❤I never knew what is psychogeography subject but by your videos I gain a more knowledge about it,yours favorite places are Italy and Paris,in your theater 🎥 shows you and Heidi ma'am looking nice,each and every concept is clear ,what a lovely task sir ❤😊thanks 💖 Great great ,🙏 London also is not appears scary so a good vibe I feel from London by your video, Charles Dickens and Blake your favorite writer I also read Christmas carol of C.D.😊love it ..have many knowledge thanks to share the video with us🙏✍💖

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

many thanks Shipra

Absolutely brilliant, didnt think I would watch all the way through but it was so good I did! I would like to reiterate a previous comment; please consider doing some walks around the Cornish coast, and indeed the south west. Lynton to Porlock marsh is up your street I would have thought, and around the Lizard. In fact, too many to mention!

There is nothing more lovely than laying under a tin roof and listening to the staccato rain! So meditative and peeacefull. Can we please start a go fund me page so John can have proper footware...with no holes! LOL. Mate!

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

thankfully those boots have been replaced more than once now William

wow! this was epic. I didn't know about your life, so rich in experiences. Thanks. Congratulations on your new book!! I'm about to start reading this other London.

Are you thinking on making a video about your walks in Florence? I'm going there in a couple of months and it would be marvelous to have your impressions as a guide.

Absolutely loved this! And 93 questions, the right number :)

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Cheers Marco - shall now research the number 93

@OfficialXP8

9 ай бұрын

It's the number of Thelema! @@JohnRogersWalks

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

@@OfficialXP8 wow!

Hi John, another enjoyable video and the rain sounds added much ambience I thought! I saw that you are going to be doing a talk at the Wanstead Fringe at the end of September, however I am really gutted to be away on that date. Are there similar events in future you will be talking at and, if so, how could we find out about them?

Hi John, enjoyed watching this one and the questions, I personally like your vlogs on the outskirts of London, the hills and the ones a bit further out with the ancient and ww11 history. all the best from sunny Portsmouth.

@tonyworrall1962

9 ай бұрын

Forgot to say I had recently did a walk in Rendlesham forest, part of ufo trail, im not used to walking and was told by doctor to get exercise, I really enjoyed it but was a bit bushed afterwards, just got to do more of it as there's plenty of good walks near me.

Jack Sheppard is one of the famous/infamous characters from London's past

Loved this, John. If you do a pub talk and/or a group walk I would love to be there, please keep us posted!

@andrewmurray5542

9 ай бұрын

I'm in!

Hi John, a respectful EVP spirit audio analysis at 0.25x video speed: 14:34 'Jeg hører mit navn blive nævnt' ('I hear my name being mentioned'). A rough female voice, fitting the appearance of the female cross dressing criminal you just referred to, here. Thank you The Völve, parapsychological medium, Denmark

I love your simple fascination with the sound of rain. Also, your recycling of unwanted clothing...especially the grubby hat.

I think his longest walk is going to the seaside! Kinda alongside the Thames Estuary

Hello John, thank you for your Q&A session, with lots of interesting questions and answers. I have enjoyed many of your videoed walks and also have your “This Other London” book, and now get your new book. The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club as seen in your “Walking the Dengie Peninsula -“ video in Burnham on Crouch is of interest to me, but not from the yachting interest. There was a Royal Corinthian Yacht Club house on the other side of the Thames many years ago adjacent to the Port Victoria Pier Station and the Port Victoria Hotel on the Isle of Grain in Kent. There is a photo of the building in the book “ The Hundred of Hoo Railway” by Brian Hart. Queen Victoria preferred the privacy of the isolated location of Port Victoria, with only railway access, for her travels to and from European destinations. All of Port Victoria has been swept away except the single track railway line. The whole are becoming the Kent Oil Refinery the following it’s demolition to be the manufacturing plant area for the concrete tunnel sections for the Channel Tunnel. Until recently the stumps of the old wooden pier could be seen on Google Maps Satellite (not at high tide?). Sorry for the long comment. Best wishes from Oxfordshire.

Thanks for answering my question, there were so many good questions in the Q&A, Texas Medical Ranger (I took my internet name from my Texas State Guard unit nicknamed The Texas Medical Rangers).

What a great episode

john i think the thing u liked the most was getting in that little boat down the roding if u could do it again wot river would go down

great video. I'm one of your Fans.

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

Thank you

I am now "liking" your videos before I even watch them, John (*_*)

John 👍🤝

Hi John , I have visited pubs in every single county of England , Scotland and Wales and I can honestly say that I have only been asked to remove my baseball cap in one , the Riverside Inn at Ware ! I sat there like a scalded school boy trying not to choke on my pint and have never returned ! This was 2017 though , so it may have changed since ?!

@JohnRogersWalks

9 ай бұрын

sorry to hear that Kevin - I probably instinctively remove my cap when going into the pub like I'm entering a holy building