If you enjoy watching my films why not throw me a one-off contribution via paypal! www.paypal.me/julianmcdonnell Or if you want to chip in a couple of ££ a month you can support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/joolzguides Follow me on Instagram for more bits and bobs ➜ @JoolzGuidesOfficial
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.
I visited London in Jan 1973. I posted a somewhat long recollection of a night at the Chelsea Drugstore, but RUclips 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...
@@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.
@@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..
@@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?
@@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!
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...
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.
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.
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'.
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. 🍊🤗🧡
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
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."
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 RUclips 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
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
@@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.....
Hi Jules, (Julian), I love your tours. I notice you have a historical map of London at the start of your videos. It would be super helpful if you would outline a section of the map on each episode to show where you are in relation to the map. Much love,
@@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
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. 🍍
Steady on Joolz! Centre Point is Grade II listed and quite rightly so. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and you’re no doubt not alone in viewing it as an eyesore, but I like it. Anyone else with me on this?
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. ❤❤❤
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.
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.
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 😎
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.
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!
One of the finest ever documentaries of London that you will find, anywhere. ' Jooles' is a brilliant, talented, interesting and hugely entertaining. I absolutely love to watch his videos.
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...
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.
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.
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!
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!
@@kenrehill8775 Thank you. I'm glad for your mom & I hope to get back to traveling very soon. The videos themselves are worth the price of an afternoon's ticket. I happily sponsored Joolz @ 2 yrs ago now. He seems to truly enjony his work. This library of info is amazing. I hv a friend who's headed over in April & hope to gift her with 3 (?) hours, if I recall correctly. I appreciate yr. replying, & be well as we all CAN transition back to safely traveling.
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
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.
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.
This was one of the best! Put this one in to your contacts who are selecting people for the spring Honours list, talk about a contribution to the nation.
Thanks for this great video Joolz. I remember the Centre Point Tower being built. One of the tallest high buildings in London at the time, I think possibly only succeeded by Millbank Tower.
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)
Brilliant to wake up on a Sunday morning to Joolz Guides. I love this area of London, so much to see and do. Do go to Punjab, I went 3yrs ago (last time I was in London 😪) and it was excellent. I've marked in my "Joolz notes" to go to the Ivy and The Mousetrap and the basement artists bar, next time I'm in town 😊
If you enjoy watching my films why not throw me a one-off contribution via paypal! www.paypal.me/julianmcdonnell
Or if you want to chip in a couple of ££ a month you can support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/joolzguides
Follow me on Instagram for more bits and bobs ➜ @JoolzGuidesOfficial
The Beatles' manager died in Aug. 67, not 66.
Are you drinking lager?
If memory serves - Centrepoint was designed (or the engineer responsible) was Justine Frischmann’s (Elastica) dad - Pell
Sadly, Patreon is a right git about getting an account set-up 👿
@@RobEJC I think you can donate directly through his website.
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.
I visited London in Jan 1973. I posted a somewhat long recollection of a night at the Chelsea Drugstore, but RUclips 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...
@@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.
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.
yes it hasnt been spoiled too much
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👍
London Cabbies are the progenitors of Hermes.
Keep going mate it’ll soon be over
@@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..
@@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?
@@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!
These videos are almost as good as going for a walk.
I said to myself (aloud) "He's good. He's really good. He discusses the things I really care about." Thank you, Jules.
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...
You are the secret agent of guides. Double 0 Joolz
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.
Yet another Jewel to brighten up a grey day, thanks Joolz
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.
More please love your show see all
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, your at it again , you little bowler , superb
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'.
Fantastic knowledge, or 'one for the frog' as us irish cockneys call it lol
Very interesting how things have changed but still kept the history behind so many places.
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.
Yours are easily the best of these video guides - hugely informative and entertaining. Just FYI, St Giles is also the patron saint of Edinburgh.
Therefore the St. Giles cathedral in Edinburgh?
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. 🍊🤗🧡
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
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."
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.
I often saw Alexi Sayle parked up by that umbrella shop. Often seen cycling around that area.
I like the umbrella you carry; very characterful.
London is so unique. Watching these videos makes me miss it so much.
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 RUclips 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
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
@@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.....
Cheers, Joolz!! Another brilliant stroll through ole Smokey!! Loved it and I must say your impression of Sean Connery is amazing! Well done! Ya!
Lol he was doing Sir Roger Moore lol
Just teezing lol His Sir Sean is very good.
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
Hip hip tally ho Jules another great vid , cheers me old mucker ,
As ever, always uplifting when you unwrap London's hidden treasures so deftly and unpompously. Ta.
Hi Jules, (Julian), I love your tours. I notice you have a historical map of London at the start of your videos. It would be super helpful if you would outline a section of the map on each episode to show where you are in relation to the map. Much love,
I learn something new everytime I watch these videos. Thanks Joolz.
i think that’s the point
84 Charing Cross Road omg i love the film so much.
I am just now reading the book, it is delightful.
Wonderful Tour you gave today Joolz. Also, Simon does a great job with Photography and commentary, too.
Yes, CHEERS to SIMON too!!!
@@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
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!
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. 🍍
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”* 😁
Superb as always Jules. Thank you. I'll never forget the "on the wagon" story. Very fond memories of that part of London.
Steady on Joolz! Centre Point is Grade II listed and quite rightly so. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and you’re no doubt not alone in viewing it as an eyesore, but I like it. Anyone else with me on this?
Thank you, sir. Always such a pleasure.
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. ❤❤❤
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.
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.
Nice one Julian, you learn something every day !
Always a pleasure when there is a new Joolz-vlog. Thank you, sir.
Vancouverite. Love watching and googling the location and following your walk on a map.
Ooh I never thought of that! Superb idea! I could pull up google street view on one screen and this video on the other.
On the Wagon! Wow. That phrase had puzzled me for years.
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.
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 😎
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.
Thanks to inherent government neglect.
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
Some things do not improve. Abject poverty still exists.
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!
One of the finest ever documentaries of London that you will find, anywhere.
' Jooles' is a brilliant, talented, interesting and hugely entertaining.
I absolutely love to watch his videos.
Good sir, You're Shaun Connery impression is fabulous.
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.
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...
Good to see YOU again!!!!!
So interesting. Brilliant channel. Thanks for sharing ❤️🤗
Lovely episode as always! Today’s episode seemed like a memory Lane for Joolz!
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.
Thanks for reminding me of the 'old' Foyles! I'd forgotten it had a corner location but now it all comes back to me.
I'm fascinated by the history of the city of London. Thank you for this great series.
Another fabulous video Joolz, and as I always say, I can't wait for the next one!
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.
Superb
OMG, as a kid I had a crush on THAT Batman, Adam West.
@@julierogers1155 ha ha and when I was 5 years old I remember having a crush on Robin, the Boy Wonder!
@@birdsaloud7590 ;D
Frevd Bar is simply a Gem - love that place -
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!
This was fantastic. Beautiful area. And Joolz you are looking dashing these days. So handsome .
A new Joolzy on a Sunday, what a treat! Hold on, I'll need to get a glass of wine...
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!
The pickle factory reminded me of the show “Nearest and Dearest”
Oooh you big girls blouse ❤️❤️❤️ I think the company was called pledges pickles. 👌👌👌
Did a taxi run the red light at 2.59? Great videos by the way. I love them all and watch them again and again
Next to taking a Joolz London tour, this is the best substitute.
Each vlog gets better and better.
Another fabulous video. I love the background music and, now that I have run it through Soundhound, I am going to learn it on the piano.
I would love a week walking & talking thru London with Joel's. Wonderful.
I bought mum a tour with Joolz at the beginning if the month, she had a whale of a time.
@@kenrehill8775 Thank you. I'm glad for your mom & I hope to get back to traveling very soon. The videos themselves are worth the price of an afternoon's ticket. I happily sponsored Joolz @ 2 yrs ago now. He seems to truly enjony his work. This library of info is amazing. I hv a friend who's headed over in April & hope to gift her with 3 (?) hours, if I recall correctly. I appreciate yr. replying, & be well as we all CAN transition back to safely traveling.
Finally! 84 Charing Cross Road! Charming book. Thanks for making my day.
Nothing like a Sunday morning walk around London before church!
I’m sure your cabbie contingent are really interested & probably delight passengers with their London street knowledge
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
Brilliant as always. Can't wait for the next one🤓
Jolly splendid indeed Mr. Joolz ....
Excellent as always Joolz and co !
I think we need a video devoted to Charles II - my favorite King! 🤴👑
Hear hear!
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.
The early bird catches the Joolz. Another great Sunday with Joolz🕊
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.
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.
Madness
By the time you got out the door the book was a classic ❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌👌
Really?!
@@russcooke5671 haha
@@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. 👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️
Enjoyed watching the new episode Joolz!
Great to see you back
Thanks for brightening up this dreary sunday with a fantastic video! Best channel on RUclips!
Most excellent! Filled with all the things I love about JG!
My sentiments exactly. Loved the music.
This was one of the best! Put this one in to your contacts who are selecting people for the spring Honours list, talk about a contribution to the nation.
This might very well be my first stop when we can fly to London. Thanks Joolz.
So many stories about London!!
Nice one Joolz enjoyed this very much. Don't leave it too long for the next one.
Love my Sunday walks.
Thanks for this great video Joolz. I remember the Centre Point Tower being built. One of the tallest high buildings in London at the time, I think possibly only succeeded by Millbank Tower.
Brilliant. Never fails to deliver...
A pleasant walk-around. Thanks. Cheers.
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)
Brilliant to wake up on a Sunday morning to Joolz Guides. I love this area of London, so much to see and do. Do go to Punjab, I went 3yrs ago (last time I was in London 😪) and it was excellent. I've marked in my "Joolz notes" to go to the Ivy and The Mousetrap and the basement artists bar, next time I'm in town 😊
Yay! Please keep these videos coming! Love them! 💓💓💓
Excellent and the music was just right
It was splendid and fabulous my dear boy.
1:03 the 176 bus to Penge starts at that stop behind you on St Giles High St.