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@Slots-Room

Жыл бұрын

oh my hood love st john wood

@begbieyabass

Жыл бұрын

Re church at St John's wood, is the Church of the Poisoned Mind. Not a lotta people known that.

@lizaluk

Жыл бұрын

His pronunciations is healthy to be reached and bought for the English learners undoubtedly.

@4NK8A

Жыл бұрын

I'm from Tooting and now live in New Zealand.... What would I do without the wonderfull Joolz guides. Thank you Sir.. Had some knives sent over from Blenheim forge just after your video. Cheers Geezer

@just_another32

Жыл бұрын

do you do tours with people? would love to join!

My grandmother was a lollipop lady on the Abbey Road zebra crossing just a few years before The Beatles made it famous. She had told me for years about her job as a lollipop lady in the 60's next to a recording studio in London and daily seeing many famous singers of that time on their way in to record albums. It wasn't until the early 90s when she was retelling the story I realised she was talking about Abbey Road crossing. And yes, she confirmed it was indeed Abbey Road crossing she worked on. She literally had no idea how famous the crossing had become and knew nothing about it featuring on the front cover of The Beatles album. I only wish I had a photo of her standing on that crossing, but sadly I don't. It's always worth listening carefully when grandparents tell you about the things they did before you were born!😂

@john1703

Жыл бұрын

Crossing is the operative word, not jay-walking, or obstructing the road.

Can't believe we didn't get a Danger Mouse reference when discussing the Penfold Postboxes.

@AtheistOrphan

Жыл бұрын

Crikey DM!

@markmower1746

Жыл бұрын

Because British cartoons are stupid. America is where it's at! 🇺🇸

@stevencharter1803

Жыл бұрын

Yes 1st thing I thought of, must of been named after him surely!

@guymorris6596

Жыл бұрын

Danger Mouse ?

@AtheistOrphan

Жыл бұрын

@@guymorris6596 - ‘He’s amazing! Wherever there is danger he’ll be there.’ (Google is your friend by the way).

it's always a wonderful day when a new Joolz guide walking tour drops. Thank you this was really splendid.

@jeffreyrwilliams9345

Жыл бұрын

He's a Master!! Pip Pip Tallyho!

Yay, a new Joolz Guide - I've watched all the rest of them at least two or three times already so it's great to have another (the Christmas song I've watched at least 20 times!) - Joolz and Simon are a hilarious double act, and Joolz could easily have a career singing as well - anyway, just spent 10 minutes trying to work out how to spell "mackerel" without the letter "a" - until I realised that "station" is not included in this game

"Joolz Guides" is, without a doubt, the very best video to watch on KZread. His nonchalant delivery is absolutely brilliant and it makes viewing a complete pleasure. "Thank you, Joolz and Simon."

@Joolzguides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davidgray3321

3 ай бұрын

I agree.

I especially enjoy the bit where I'm having a beer with Julian and Simon. Thanks for sharing a table with me!

@AB-kx4nc

Жыл бұрын

Are you banana man

Did some gardening /tree surgery for a lovely chap in St. John's Wood. He offered me a drink almost immediately, but I said I'd wait till afterwards! Had a wonderful home with tasteful decor and works of Art, but invited me in with my combats and boots! I did take my boots off first! Could have chatted for hours, such an interesting man.. Lovely part of London. Thanks Joolz!

Another brilliant guide, love the taxi driver : could listen to him all day long; he needs to write a book

You always do such a smashing job. There is a wonderful fello from Los Angeles who also does an informative walking tours of that city, but of course, nothing can compare to London. I wholeheartedly agree with Samuel Johnson who said “when a man is tired of London he is tired of life.”

@tomtucjr

Жыл бұрын

Who’s the LA guy? I think I’d be interested in that!

@samiam619

Жыл бұрын

I lived in LA from ‘57 until 2000. I remember “Ralph Story’s Los Angeles”. But that was way back when and not anything current. If interested, there are a few videos here on YT by Ralph Story. Gary, I too am interested to know of the “wonderful fellow”.

@paulmcdonough1093

Жыл бұрын

i am from Liverpool england its better than london even though i like london so much

@GaryBook

Жыл бұрын

@@paulmcdonough1093 I would rather live in London than Liverpool, but I am from New York which makes it difficult to live anywhere else. It is one of the greatest cities in the world. Not the easiest place to live, but everything is here. Expensive.

I lived in Scott Ellis Gardens in the 90s ! Opposite lords just down the road from Abbey Rd Zebra !!! Happy times. I lived their during Princess Diana’s passing and I remember the road outside being decorated with Purple ribbons during her funeral procession. Rip Diana

It's always a good day when there's a Joolz Guides video in it.

I've been hoping for another video, as I got back from London yesterday! You would have been proud of me, I walked around showing my husband all the postboxes, cabman's shelters etc. I couldn't remember the stuff about Dick Whittington though, so we'll have to go again! We did go to the Bank of England though, and then to the Sir John Soane museum and generally had a great time. Keep up the good work, I look forward to the next one!

Pip-pip tally ho😊❤ [joolz’ jollity is just too infectious] + [Joolz & Simon thank you so much]

St. John's Wood will be familiar to a lot of American expats as it is home to the American School in London, with over 1400 students, since 1971 at this location. The education minister who spoke at the 1971 opening was Margaret Thatcher. Elton John performed in the high school gym in 1974.

My 3xgreat grandfather Victorian artist Arthur Boyd Houghton (1836-75) lived in St Johns Wood. Keep up the good work Jools

Merv Hughes, our Lord and Saviour! In the freezing rain with budgie smugglers. You made my day.

It's always the start of a good day when another Joolz Guides pops up.

An abundance of interest in this St.John's Wood film, Joolz. So much associated with the British music industry makes it a very desired area indeed. Most of the buildings are of exceedingly grand architecture. Many thanks indeed for this very well documented presentation.

I was sauntering the streets of Hammersmith last week visiting the Dr The Rik Mayall memorial bench Didn’t get to see the man the myth the legend Joolz though 😂👍🏻

Always fantastic to watch. Simon does a great job with the camera!

No mention of two of the most beautiful and largest synagogues in London, both of which Joolz walks by numerous times during the walking tour. The older New London Synagogue, the original St Johns Wood synagogue , on Abbey Road which dates back to the early 20th century, or the newer synagogue, built in the 1960's, in Grove End Road, opposite the Hospital of St. John and Elizabeth (where he shows the chapel), London's largest synagogue, where British Chief Rabbis are inducted, and which just recently hosted the formal UK Jewish memorial service to Her Majesty the Queen. This synagogue has over 100 David Hillman stain glass windows, one of the most amazing collections of stain glass windows - especially synagogue windows, anywhere in London, let aone the world - and which are one of Londons most secret architectural heritages.

There is a very lovely little ballad on a Masters' Apprentices album that is called St. John's Wood

In Australia, all post boxes are red and have "Australia Post" on the side. My first overseas trips were to Papua new Guinea and Canada. All post boxes are fred. Some time later I went to France and all post boxes are blue.

@davidgray3321

3 ай бұрын

The French do get confused.

Always glad to see a Joolz Guides. Mention of Banana man and super ted but no mention of Danger Mouse even though you talked about Penfold twice!

@Joolzguides

Жыл бұрын

That's a good point!! He will have to wait until Bake Street!!

@pearlhartney9

Жыл бұрын

@@Joolzguides Thanks for the reply! And just realised their headquarters was a postbox!

My Nan and Aunt used to live on Townsend Estate… cheers Tony.

An excellent end to a Sunday! Thanks Jules, for the tour around this part of my beloved London!

Jolly jibes with Jules, Excellent start to a Sunday 😊🏴‍☠️

Joolz, pleasure to see your broadcast on this Sunday morning I guess I can call today’s broadcast a shower of blessing !

St Johns Wood High Street is one of my favourite roads in London. The only issue is that I feel very class conscious when I walk past the very wealthy patrons sipping Cappuccinos outside trendy cafes and boutiques.

I worked in a house in Cavendish Avenue. Some con merchant sold them Farrow and Ball paint, the biggest con in decorating. Over £100 per tin and it can't be touched up without showing as an obvious patch, so one tiny mark and the whole wall has to be repainted. That's going to go down well when their new baby starts growing up and dragging her toys around and generally doing what toddlers and children do. Good job they're as rich as Rishi.

Fantastic Joolz I've lived and worked in this area for many years - but of course I didn't have a clue about the existence more than of half of these facts. Great stuff 👍👍

A most splendid stroll indeed.

Hey Jools Amazing to see you mentioning The Star!!! I used to work there in 94-95. Hard work but amazing people coming in there. And the landlady at the time was a stunner! We even had The Pogues coming in every day for a month as they were recording in a studio nearby. And I was awaken every morning by the horses from Ordnance Hill doing their morning constitutional... Good times!

Just looked up the SuperTed intro on YT. (far fetched much - but love it! 😂) "This is a story about an ordinary teddy bear... When he was made, they found something wrong with him... And threw him away like a piece of rubbish into an old dark storeroom... Then, from outer space, a spotty man, brought him to life with his cosmic dust! He took him to a magic cloud where Mother Nature gave him special powers... That bear became SUPERTED!"

Halloween, conkers and Magic Mushrooms 🍄🍄🍄

It was only yesterday when I thought that it was about time that Hooks posted one of his excellent Guides.. Keep up the great work you're much appreciated by many.

I like the reminder of "Eye Spy" books with points for spotting various features. Takes me back to my childhood.

@AtheistOrphan

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to report your spottings to Big Chief Eye Spy!

I always stand in awe of Joolz's minute knowledge of everything in London. Absolutely amazing.

The Duke of York was such a lovely pub in the 1980s, when I lived in St John’s Woodl

Very good as always!

Sorry Joolz old chap, but no matter how much you protest, it will always be "Marleybone" to me. Only the posh folk ever called it Mary-le-bone 😙😙 Only just got around to subscribing, even though you got this from exile through the lockdown. Thank you so much.

My dad had the office at the front of the Unigate dairy for a time in the 1970s. Very nostalgic

I know St Johns Wood well and thank you for the excellent video on an interesting place.

A right musical video today! Absolutely thrilling to see, Joolz. I've never made it to Abbey Road or explored St John's Wood, I'll have to visit on my next visit to London.

Hi! Another lovely video! It’s funny as my Townshend ancestors in South Carolina live in Blenheim ( a tiny town) and in Marlborough county…. I notice on the map of St. John’s Wood there are street names of Blenheim and Marlborough…. I love seeing the Townshend Estate 😉💕 I plan to take a cruise on the canal to Camden and check out the view you showed of Primrose Hill in mid - January 2023😊

These are cracking films. I am born and bred in North London ( Born in The Bishops Avenue I the 60s) and I am learning so much history

It was great seeing my old home in this video!!! Lived in St. Johns Wood for four years! I lived down the road from Drunch, my best friend lived on Acacia Road, and I crossed Abbey Road every day to get to school on Abercorn Place!!

Fantastic I'm just about to have my breakfast - nice little accompaniment for me to watch whilst I chow down. Cheers Joolz!

NW8 is one of my favourite areas of London. Jools picks out the choicest.

Thanks for the excellent video Joolz and team. Appreciated the 1950s jazz music and Joolz's regular references to 1980s music and various celebs remembered.

A miserable damp Sunday afternoon is soon remedied by a shiny new Joolz video.

Latin read, an old Chevy truck and a public toilet...Joolz, your videos are classic - Well done good sir!

I always know when you are going to post a new video. You pop into my mind and then the next morning, here you are!

Joolz great as usual, but you missed the fact at the bottom of St. John’s high street, is Hanover house, this house was the house of Jeff Randall in Randall and hopkirk deceased!

Thanks for another great video, I love watching them with a cuppa and a couple of biscuits.

I really enjoy the badinage between Joolz and Simon!

I've been waiting ages for the next one! Thanks Joolz, always a great watch.

Very well made, you deserve every succes that you receive.

It was chucking with rain here in the Midlands ..so a lovely afternoon with a cockney friend and a hot cuppa Tea watching this interesting tour .thanks J .good job !

Hello Julian how have u been?. Is great to see u doing well. It is 11.45 pm Sunday now in Singapore instead of sleeping i am watching u 🤣 thank u so much for sharing with us your wonderful experience there in Saint John's Wood. Keep the videos coming in. I be patiently waiting.

Pure Gold.

17:49 Loves me some Housemartins.

Ooh. I'm not far from Bedford. I feel a museum visit coming soon.

Another great fun fact filled video thank you

The BBC should hire you as one of Richard Osmans replacements on Pointless.

My 3 year old son loves Bananaman! Classics are classics!

Great vid as always Joolz and Simon. Looks a lovely day for a walk!

The King tried to kill all the knights templar one Friday 13th which is why we know it as an unlucky day.

@GaryBook

Жыл бұрын

Which King? What year?

@annother3350

Жыл бұрын

@@GaryBook King Philip of France in 1307

e gad, this brought back some long memories from me, i used to live with my mum and dad in Townsend estate in the 1970-1990's, was back their last month and it's all changed...

One of my favourite places

Always associated St. John’s Wood back in the day as that any man who had a house in the St John’s Wood was keeping a mistress there.

Best way to relax is to watch one of videos, more please.

Haven't seen you for ages, so it's lovely to see this. Thank you.

@Joolzguides

Жыл бұрын

Maybe you need to hit the bell. Apparently KZread doesn't notify subscribers that I have a new video unless you hit the bell notification

right on ! just what i need on such a dismal day

50 years of spending time with close family in SJW all so familiar will be visiting next week.I have to say learned so many other things watching this.I didnt know that chapel was behind the hospital will need to go and have a look.Great video.

I remember when the milkman had horse drawn floats that we rode on, the horse didn't need to be told when to stop it followed the milkman stopping at the houses that needed milk.

Thanks for reminding of Primrose Hill, it could be starting point for our London Saturday roam in three weeks time. 🧐 Thanks for the video, great as always. 👍

Im a Cruickshsnk in N Z, saw family name on building there joolz. 🇳🇿👍😎🍺

I saw SuperTed live in the 1980’s at the Brighton Dome! All I can remember was that Victor Spinetti who played Texas Pete was in it! Brilliant videos as ever Joolz ❤

Love your Guide Joolz. I walked about in St Johns Wood when I was in London during April this year. Your Serene Walking Tour brought back many good memories including a good drinking hour or two in a variety of the locals. Sir, a 10/10 for you!!!! Richard..... Cape Town, South Africa.

Thank you for doing these videos. I learn so much about my home town. Still waiting for you to do one on Camberwell though😊

Great video very entertaining this week!

This edition is really outstanding. As one whose place of birth was, according to my passport, the City of London, I learn so much about London from Joolz. Many years ago, I was intrigued by Joanna Southcott's Box of Sealed Writings. I learnt that The Panacea Society had placed a large advertisement in Piccadilly Circus in 1932 which proclaimed that "Crime and Banditry, Distress and Perplexity will increase in England until the Bishops open Joanna Southcott's Box"'. It required 24 Bishops to do so. It often had smaller advertisements with similar wording in newspapers in later years, which is where I became aware of it. The Panacea Society is now the Panacea Charitable Trust; it is located in Bedford and as far as I am aware, 24 Bishops have not as yet descended on that fine town. The Trust contributes to a number of social-related causes in and around Bedford. So many thanks Joolz for finding where in London Joanna Southcott is buried. Also for the excellent editing of your films, done I believe only by you. Tremendous achievement.

@Joolzguides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to have roused that interest in Southcott!

Brilliant video, as usual.

Joolz Guide once again made my day!

brilliant video as normal. I go London 2 times a month to take pictures, so will keep a eye out for you.

Another tip top tikkety boo review of a lovely part of old London town!

Modern Joolz or vintage Joolz, are both great. Thanks for sharing.

Another brilliant video and yes I remember the milk carts , couldn’t believe my eyes the last time I was in London back in 2019 when I saw one still operating 👍👍

Automatic like…I shall watch later on! Pip pip tally Ho!

Some day I hope to take a trip to London. Until then, I do always appreciate your perspective, Joolz. You have a way of looking at life with an open mind.

@davidgray3321

3 ай бұрын

Please do come, try to visit in June ideally.

I remember the dairy in the late 60s AND vaguely remember cows being grazed on the grounds of one of the estates on Chalbert street.

Good stuff Jules some great stories. St Marylebone Borough stole the southern bit of Kilburn and called it St Johns Wood/ Maida Vale 😜. Current Westminster/ Camden border is Boundary Rd/ Greville Place (Gilbert Bayes) - he designed the relief wall at Lord's. Check your facts on old Marlborough Rd Met station it became part of the Underground with the formation of London Transport in the 1930s and was never part of the TUBE. It was part of the old Met line or railway that ran to the Stanmore branch. The Bakerloo line tube was dug in the late 1930s from Baker St to Finchley Rd and became the Stanmore branch of the Bakerloo line , with your fav new station at St John's Wood and another at Swiss Cottage. John Betjeman used to stop at Marlborough Rd station to visit his fiancée. See his film Metroland with his take on St Johns Wood😜. From 'One Kilburn' , Brent , Camden and Westminster councils . One stream ( Kilbourne or Westbourne) , divided by 3 boroughs, 2 MPs and 3 London Assembly Members 😔

Nice Octobre walk🤎💛🧡💚...thank you - see you again🍀

Hello Joolz from Canada, again! Lovely to meet you in person while I was in London! Looking forward to your book, and an actual tour on my next trip! Great video.

As always fascinating Joolz. Saw you walking down College/Abingdon Green a couple of weeks ago shame I was busy filming but I wanted to say hello. 😊

Joolz - can you please do Bayswater. I spent many a happy afternoon there yet I cant seem to find much about this beautiful part of the city!!

An invigorating & illuminating jaunt thru St. John's Wood. Cheers Joolz & Simon!

I miss the Harvest Festival and Country Dancing at Primary School.

@Joolzguides

Жыл бұрын

First couple separate, go up and round the ring...tra la la la

@jfilm7466

Жыл бұрын

@@Joolzguides 😃