Fantastic! For some reason KZread hasn't been reccomending your videos to me for a while so I've got a huge backlog to get through. In all honesty I'm already relishing the next few days, so I can catch up! Thanks for the dedication to this John, you're porobably doing one of the most impactful psychogeographical records in the UK. A herculean undertaking in deep-topography, mythogeography and pinning space to memory and folk history. We will always be in your debt! x

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This is fabulous John. I was at the Swedenborg Society recently for the exhibition on ‘place’ and I live close to Wellclose Square (associated with Swedenborg)) so this video is literally right up my street. Thank you!

that was terrific, john - one of those videos that you don't want to end! thanks for taking us along!

john, this is one of your best ever, thank you so much, incredible knowledge and shot beautifully, alex

John you must have been absolutely buzzing with joy for days after this one, it deserves an award . it was a masterpiece. Thank you.

Swedenborg, according to me, was writing what he was told by the Lord. It is so deep, beautiful and it all synchronizes. My life has changed since I started reading the Bible together with Swedenborgs scriptures, at around 30 years of age.

Thanks John, that was really dreamlike for me. The crisp air and sunlight worked so well, the lovely music and storytelling pulled me into another time zone /portal? I knew nothing of Swedenborg I must admit, but hearing the connections with others that interest me like William Blake, John Clare, Samuel Pepys right up to Kathy Acker, was great. I managed to block out the shiny new architecture and focus on the wonderful old sash windows, Church spires and other remnants of the past. Imagining the muddy banks of the Fleet and having the bells of St. Paul's captured! Not really connected, but I was watching a TV programme about Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope earlier this week, so I now have lots to delve into with all these references. A great collaborative film, thank you so much!

Thanks so much for this. Really enjoyed the recent exhibition at Swedenborg and the evening of films and readings during my visit across pond

Terrific walk! I live a short drive from a Swedenborgian college (Bryn Athyn College, just outside Philadelphia), and I used to live in the town where one of America's most prominent Swedenborgian's (John Chapman, AKA Johnny Appleseed) was introduced to the teachings of Swedenborg. I also live near a town named, in part, after John Wilkes, whose statue makes an appearance. Talk about veins of information and energy.

John. THANK YOU. I will watch this film tonight. This is exactly why I miss London so very much. Thank you.

A great, great walk, John! Many thanks for braving the cold to record Sinclair and McNeilly explore Swedenborg's London! Bravura stuff! ❤🚶‍♂🚶‍♂🚶‍♂

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ashley

That was magical! Off sick from work and just watched it on my couch on the very same energy line - on the other side of St George’s in the East (Solander Gardens- named after another great Swede buried in the same Church). And I already feel better- your video has healing power. Thank you.

Absolutely fantastic. I could listen to Iain forever. Great stuff sir!

That was just incredible! A classic! Thank you so much, gentlemen . I will be watching this over and over and sharing it on Social media .

To say you have outdone yourself, in choosing your guests, laying your route, curating the connection between liberal religion and literature -- so much! So glad to be a Radical Rambler. Enjoy this month's little coffee: you have earned it many times over. (Elizabeth from Vermont)

Just gorgeous John, thank you so much for this. Mud, gold, alchemy, spirituality and murder. Gosh, what a masterpiece. I can see how much work you will have put into making this, 3 audio tracks and multiple sites. Nice edit in the piece by the Argyle. I love learning about the history of the hidden alleys and courtyards, and what wonderful stories throughout. Thank you 🙏

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very Steve - it was a massive pleasure making this video

OMGoodGawd, WHAT a walk and talk today! ❤

Absolutely brilliant video-so much within to appreciate! Thanks John, Stephen and Iain.

Wow! This is probably the best walk I´ve ever seen. It should be broadcasted by the BBC and SVT (Swedish National Television). It´s intriguing how these parallell worlds exsist, combining history with the present, every day "realism" with visions and beliefs. You captured it perfectly! Greetings! /Ulf

Fantastic film. Thank you so much for this video!

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much JA

Walk around any great city & you're walking inside other people's heads, inside their imaginations. I think I first realised this in Cambridge, but London is the greatest because of the huge diversity of minds that are involved - & the interacting, ever changing play between the inhabitants & the architecture.

Fascinating video. I feel London is part of my life, though living on the other side of the world, because it forms the background of so much of my reading. I enjoy seeing all sorts of odd corners of this wonderful city.

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It's almost on my doorstep but I feel exactly the same and try to get there as often as I can .

Absolutelly super interesting.Learning ,learning ,learning with your vids.Thank you!!!

Astonishing walk… quite remarkable. Have been involved with Swedenborg House in the past and have several of Swedenborg’s publications. Thrilling to know more of the history and mythology of such a fascinating writer and thinker.

What a fantastic video John, a lot of food for thought there. I had to photograph temple bar when it was in the undergrowth at Theobald's park for the architects I was working for! Anyway, thankyou so much for that video

This was indeed a beauty. Fascinating. If we can keep our heads when all around Mr Swedenborg keeps losing his then we will be a man my son. That whole area keeps giving doesn't it?

Another fascinating walk. Thank you so much.

Another classic walk John, thanks so much. I am constantly drawn back to the area around Wellclose Square as I have many old family connections there going back to the 1840s. Iain's ideas and thoughts about Swedenborg's death really fascinating, although I'm learning that William Blake didn't always concur with the man his mystical theories. I feel there's much more material here for further walks and musings. Thanks again for a really thought provoking film.

So interesting, heavy,very very heavy but so interesting . Thank you so much John.. I will research this a little for myself …

Great work there John - you captured some fascinating conversations between Iain and Stephen.

@JohnRogersWalks

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Thanks Ben

For many years I wondered about that Swedenborg reading room in Bloomsbury which I used to pass on a bus back to East London so I guess this is the perfect video. Thanks, John.

Ah great, I’ve got the day off work. It’s raining and I’m in for day of relaxing so this is just what the doctor ordered! Thank you John

There are beautiful recreations of moments here as Iain Sinclair recounts them, outside St Bride's Hall, in St Bride's and at The King Lud. Thanks 😊 John for bringing all of that into being.

A tour de force! Very informative and mystical. Thank you!

John, you are such a great storyteller and film maker. Your ability to get things going and then maintain an environment to allow your subjects to continue this genuine amiable conversation takes true talent. It reminds me of digging in the sand at the edge of the surf. It's as if you have dug a slight channel with your hand and you have coaxed an overwhelming force of water to kiss the channel, and order itself into the boundaries of a new gentle topography. Very excellent work.

i'm re-watching this already - as always, there's so much to take in during these walks -especially with the commentary from these gentlemen

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re getting a lot out of it Cthulhulnc

I'm posting this after watching 30 seconds or so of the video... As a consequence it's probably an irrelevant post. But you began with Rosebery Avenue and seeing that road name reminded me of a little pottery shop on Rosebery avenue back in the early/mid 80s. The shop was called 'Armalette Armalene' and was owned by a lovely woman named Amorelle Butterfield. I'd sometimes spend my lunchtimes sitting in her studio while she threw her pots and I still have a couple of bowls and beakers and a lovely pestle and mortar that she made.

marvellous video Mr rogers, really good work i could listen to ian talk for days on end seriously the man is extraordinary, highly remarkable

Always a pleasure to watch your interesting walks around London John

Also great to hear Micheal Moorcock mentioned, I often think he has been a bit forgotten. I often think of Dancers at the end of time (not that I have read it in a long time, so it may have no relevance) when I read about transhumanism and AI.

It is truly fascinating to hear such a conversation that I will now , when I feel the spirits , will call the Swedenborg moment. The closest thing I have come across to a semblance of the old streets is a series called British movies from 1940 to 1950where amazingly enough, they often mention the streets that you guys are visiting. Hence the expression old haunts. With this kind of amazing talk, it is so good for us Americans who are devoid of such a relationship. You now validate our search for our own ghosts when they appear

Fascinating and interesting walk John, as usual...As others have said I also knew nothing of Swedenborg or his part in London's history. I particularly liked the analogy of creating layers which I have never considered before , almost like an archaeological journey through time and space which you portray so well in all your videos.

Fabulous video, John. I enjoyed it so much! I must admit I knew nothing about Swedenborg, although I had heard of him. It's inspired me to do some research now. Thanks to all three of you .

Ian is so knowledgeable. Thanks for this John.

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

he's a fountain of knowledge Diana

Another fantastic video. Thanks so much !

Enjoying this very much! I've often thought that Stanley Spencer had a touch of Blake about him. xx

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A revealing comparison

A relic from Swedenborg Gardens featured in the last ever special exhibition at The Museum of London before it closed: a pirate radio station aerial, confiscated from atop Shearsmith House and twisted out of shape by the DTI.

Everyday is a school day with your videos John. Fantastic content. Has lead me down various rabbit holes including Aleister Crowley's Den on Chancery Lane, the legacy of Swedenborg and Swedenborg House but also the Moravian Church where a quick google shows me various images of the Lamb holding St.George's Flag - ironically this is on the club crest of Hendon Football Club whose shirt I am wearing when watching this video!

Great video as always!! Thank You John!

Thank you for this ! Great to see Iain again. It’s going to take several watches to take in even a small percentage of everything in this video.

Wonderful story, Iain said with every film you make we do get richer and richer in knowledge etc.thank you.

Special thanks to Iain, Stephen and yourself as well as all members of The Swedenborg Society for this. Certainly one to revisit, this excellent film is practically a work of reference in itself! Certainly worth the wait. Nice one John! 🌟🌟🌟👍

wonderful video John ... many thanks ...gonna visit Swedenborg house when next in londoon in a couple of weeks time ....

I knew nothing about Swedenborg until earlier this year when I went to see an exhibition at Swedenborg House so this has been very interesting - thanks! Clerkenwell is a great area to walk around.

Great film. Shame iain never quite let Steven finish a sentence or a story.

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Yes, slightly annoying.

Absolutely loved this John. This is what I watch you for, sparked so many ideas, so many threads I want to follow. Only thing is, if the spirits ever manifest to me I hope it's not just diet advice 😁

great walk enjoyed very much well done john

@JohnRogersWalks

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Thanks Angelo

That was a very energetic preamble with some interesting sights and memories thank you ❤

Really have been enjoying that....but. I did live this many years before this when we squatted on Lloyd Baker St EC1 an the whole area was squats... early 80s. There is magic for sure...love it!

WoW ! Thank you for making this.

I live outside Philadelphia. 3 miles away is the tien of Bryn Athyn, PA, home of Academy of the New Church & the Cathedral & college dedicated to Swedenborgen. The entire town belong to this sect. The family that run the town are the PITCAIRN'S of Scottish ancestry. Imagine mynsurprise when i passed the Swedenborgian reqding room in Bloomsbury! Thx.

Absolutely brilliant. Really enjoyed that one. Iain Sinclair is a legend. Thank you

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it Paul

Great video John Rogers as always much appreciated thanks for sharing

Love the passion in ur vids

Amazing. I like walking through NYC and take in the sounds and sights but not the history. You guys walk around London and each street has a story that you can tell.

I really enjoyed this. Thank you! I've made notes on some reading I'll have to do, and I hope to nip into The One Tun for some Thai food (?) one day. It won't be today, as I live in Arizona.

Many thanks John, this is superb!

So good. Who needs mainstream TV anymore.

Really fantastic John, one of the best things I've seen on KZread. More of the same please. Really enjoyed the conversation and learnt a lot as well.

as i live in enfield ... our regular sunday run used to take us past the temple bar ... and it was located in the tesco country club ...it was in a terribly delapidated state then ...

A physical/metaphysical wandering. Beyond me. Fascinating, John!

This was fascinating. loved it.Thank you very much.

Thank you Mr Rogers. That is a great experience, like a visual Radio 4 production.

A wonderful walk filled with London's rich history through my favourite part of the City,Clerkenwell and ending in Aldgate.So interesting listening to all the stories and anekdotes and all I can say is your walks go from strength to strength!!!

Fascinating show gentlemen. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.💐🌹

That was brilliant John ! More of these please..

@bnpandsc

Жыл бұрын

John, your site seems to have a Scammer infection...

I think I've just watched the greatest ever KZread video. John Rogers... THANK YOU! ❤

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Жыл бұрын

thank you so much - a lot of work went into this video so that's much appreciated

Fascinating that ordinary looking streets have such psychological meaning beneath the surface. Where I live, Hedgesville has a population of 350 but a rich history including Native American attacks, Civil War battles, George Washington used to work in the area, Edgar Allen Poe wrote some of his stuff here etc. We should look beyond the mere bricks and mortar.

Lovely jubbly....John.....👍

This resonates strongly with me. My paternal grandmother was born in Clerkenwell & when George Jeffery the bookseller was mentioned !!!! for that is my surname…

@JohnRogersWalks

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wow, lovely bit of serendipity Patrick

Oh. My. Goodness. I've just dived into this and I KNOW it's going to be epic! I'll report back at the end 😂

Was Arrested on saffron Hill, when I was about 13 some friends and I were climbing scaffolding and the police came and took us to Holborn police station. It wasn’t till years later but I found out about the connection with Fagin , when ever I walk down there now it makes me smile. I think that 130 odd years. Earlier, I could’ve been one of Fagin,s lads

That was really interesting and enjoyable, thanks for sharing it with us John

@JohnRogersWalks

Жыл бұрын

my pleasure Joe glad you enjoyed it

Another great one John, love hearing Ian though don't understand half of it😅thanks to himself & Steven for some interesting insights. 😊

Worth waiting for, just like Sunday.

Magnificent... 👍.

That was such a treat John and friends thank you all for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I knew nothing about Emanuel Swedenborg but from the off I was thinking about William Blake and WB Yeats, amazed to be personally tuning into the same vibes, I felt I had gone to the top of an imaginary class ! John have you ever considered visiting Dublin ? I find Dublins historical, mythical characters and locations, equally fascinating. Plus unlike most cities it's very compact and makes for easy walking.

absolutely fascinating story telling :) thanks

Thanks John. Fascinating video. I remember first hearing the expression "psychogeography" in one of your earlier videos. I think this video nails down what that means. That connection between person and place.

An excellent video John fascinating.

Fantastic post this!! 👏🏽

I watched everyone of your great walks

Truly fascinating - thank you.

Love St Magnus's; always visit when in London.

The fact that Occupy couldn’t access Paternoster Square was an unintended blessing for the protests. The square was the original intended “camp” site, but camping outside St Paul’s Cathedral actually worked in the protestors favour. Love it when you gather the mystics John 😎

really enjoyable and informative. Superb

Magical! Thanks chaps.

Fascinating.

A very interesting video about a very interesting man. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you xxx please say hi to Iain I met him at Faversham Literary Festival xxx