The London Nobody Knows - Chapel Market, Islington

James Mason introducing an outstanding blend of music and images taken from "The London Nobody Knows", directed by Norman Cohen, 1967. Music by Wilfred Burns.

[@Rock74]

This was narrated so well by the late, great James Mason.

[@stevencoggins9921]

My Nan and gramps had a pitch in Grant Street selling secondhand shoes 65 years ago my aunt Jean was there nearly every Sunday loved It.

[@johnwalton2019]

Great film this. The haunting images of the elderly back in those days, many of which had very little and weren't as old (most likely) as they look in this film. How the country has changed in some instances, with large swathes of the boomers who are today's OAPs now probably some of the best off in the country. That is not their fault, just how society has changed owing in part to a dysfunctional housing market and improved living standards (many would say at the expense of today's youngest who will have no chance of home ownership in London).

[@mohammednadeemanwar2213]

This short but brilliant film was on today at 16.45 didn't see it until 17.25. So here on RUclips watchng whatever I can of it. What a life eh! I'm from the 60's. So remember more of early 70's reconstruction of cities. Those buildings that replaced Victorian onrs are noe themselves demolished and replaced with utterly plain and soulless!

[@michaelcarlos8686]

It’s amazing to see the determination of young kids back then to use cutlery. I’ll say nothing about todays generation.

[@treebird44]

Thank you for posting.

[@tina5203]

Very interesting to watch, how London use to be . Great Video !!!!!!😁

[@user-mm9il4ic3i]

SO MUCH IS GONE NOE

[@user-mm9il4ic3i]

i miss our times together Mr JAMES mASON

[@lionking8448]

9 years old in 1967 wonderful video

[@BernardVictor]

I worked in the record shop next to the Manzies with the live eel stall outside. Market was open Sunday mornings. Bloody hard work.

[@stevenbunn5450]

My grandad Tom had a fruit and veg slall backed on to a record shop alongside a peanut stall ,one legged vendor mid 1975 .

[@brianhorrigan7009]

“Why”did “they” ever close down the “GREATEST part of “ISLINGTON’S “HISTORY “

[@C2daHokiie]

ahh Pie Mash n liquor REAL eating x

[@samjones6258]

Couldn't stand tbe smell of those places as I walked past them....thsnk God most of them have gone! I grew up in neighbouring Hackney.

[@Isochest]

@@samjones6258 I lived mostly in Manchester but briefly in Basildon. My mother said eels were a big part of the food around London. Back in Manchester I ate tripe and cowheels at UCP cafés. 20 years later I was eating tripa à moda do Porto in Espinho Portugal!! What a food journey!

[@barnsbury1956]

Hi Ken from Ontario Canada.
I first saw your masterpiece 8 months ago.
Good to see the folks on "I grew up in Islington North London" are getting to see your stuff.
What's the heads up of the new one your talking about?
Cheers
Harry

[@stephenrichardson9540]

The agricultural and the alma great wee pubs albi hollister had the alma it was on the opening credits for only fools and horses x

[@renejean2523]

Freddie Mercury at 1:17

[@PibrochPonder]

Wow when London actually was majority indigenous people and before it got colonised.

[@edwardburnsen-hicks2721]

Could get a pint in the local for £4 back 50 years back.

[@nevittwoods1730]

Im not earing that muck🌝

[@whitelines3097]

It is now a majority Black/Asian/Muslim place

[@kingeskimo]

The choice of music is horrific!!

[@sianwarwick633]

I love it . Original. Suits the market background