Albemarle Street to Belgravia - Conspiracy Murder and Scandal
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- Опубліковано 27 січ 2018
- Albermarle Street to Belgravia - Conspiracy Murder and Scandal all in one of London's most interesting walks with Julian McDonnell from Joolz Guides. Starting in Mayfair.
Albemarle Street -
Royal Institute - Michael Farday gave the first of the famous Christmas lectures in the famous auditorium in 1825.
Faraday discovered electromagnetic rotation here leading to the electric motor too.
1876 - Along the street at Brown’s Hotel, Alexander Graham-Bell made the first long distance phone call. Rudyard Kipling finished The Jungle Book here too.
Other famous patrons included Conan Doyle, Oscar Wilde, JM Barrie, Agatha Christie, Theodore and FD Roosevelt.
No. 13 was The Albemarle Club where Oscar Wilde was accused of Posing as a Sodomite by the Marquis of Queensbury. Father of Lord Alfred Douglas.
50 Albemarle Street - Scandal
Publishers have been based here through ten generations all called John Murray from 1762 - 2002
They were also Lord Byron’s publisher. He became famous with his poem “Child Harold’s Pilgrimage"
Byron died in Greece in 1824 having become hugely famous but in his latter years became associated with scandal, sodomy, bigamy, incest and a tangled love life making him a romantic hero.
Fighting against the Ottomans in the Greek war of independence.
His life too immoral to be buried at Westminster Abbey
Byron entrusted his memoirs to Thomas Moore his poet mate.
But John Murray ii was so shocked by the diaries he thought they were too scandalous to be published and burned them here in the fireplace!
Berkeley Square
The plane trees were planted in 1789 oldest in London
1747 - no 44 William Kent House - Clermont Club where Lord "Lucky" Lucan was due to meet friends in 1974
Beau Brummel entertained there too.
The Lansdowne Club was where Harry Gordon Selfridge lived.
Curzon Street
Half Moon Street was where Jeeves lives for access to clubs of Pall Mall and Mayfair in P.G. Wodehouse's Jeeves and Wooster.
Shepherd’s Market was the location of the original May Fair. Riotous fairs took place every May but banned in 1764 because of complaints from residents.
Beau Brummel lived at no.4
Trumpers - Hair dresser George Trumper opened it in the late 19th Century, and it retains the original mahogany cubicles and glass display cabinets.. for the discerning gentleman.
Perfumes like Astor, Wellington Curzon Spanish Leather
Selection of canes, umbrellas, cuff links gentleman’s goods
Hyse Park Corner
Byron statue - Somewhat abandoned much like he was by the British. Used to be visible before all the streets were built.
The pink pedestal was donated by the Greek Government in 1888 as gratitude for his help in the war.
His dog by his side called Boatswain died of rabies
It was designed by Richard Claude Belt who won a libel case for not sculpting his own work
Achilles statue
First nude statue in London erected in 1822 - dedicated to Wellington and cast from guns captured at Waterloo.
Fig leaf put there to spare he blushes of ladies
Apsley House
Apsley House was built in 1770s for Lord Apsley
Home of Duke of Wellington who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo and after whom we get Wellington boots.
It's called Number 1 London because it was the first house on entering through Knightsbridge tollgate
Inside is a nude statue of Napoleon which Napoleon didn’t like and it was purchased by the British Government from the French as a gift to Wellington.
46 Lwr Belgrave Street - Conspiracy and murder in Belgravia
Scene of a bloody murder which sparked one of the most famous man-hunts in recent history.
Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan was an aristocrat and professional gambler and playboy who liked fast cars champagne and women.
1963 he married Veronica Duncan and had 3 children.
Marriage broke down in 1972 he moved out of the family home. Then one night the nanny was found murdered in the basement.
Lucan’s wife was also attacked and she claimed it was Lord Lucan.
Lucan borrowed a friend’s car and drove to Sussex to see a friend
Later it was found abandoned in Newhaven with the bloody lead piping in the boot.
Lucan was never seen again. It’s fascinated the British public for years.
People still claim to have had sightings of him but the police maintain that he’s missing presumed dead..
The star tavern - Belgravia
Where the great train robbery was planned
Ronald Biggs was thee most famous and escaped to Brasil...
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Thanks everyone....one of these days I'll be a star!!!!!!!
I am not stalking you, I have visited England 5 times , in London I did manage to take a bus tour and visit the inside of Buckingham Palace , as well as going north to Liverpool. My problem is that I had to sacrifice visiting the many places in London and the rest of England ,to tour Europe.Being Canadian we were raised to acknowledge Britain, The Queen being the head of our government and her image was on most Canadian currency. We also watched British television The Avengers , On the Buses, also The Carry on Movies etc and don't forget The Beatles. I want to return with my girl spend 6 weeks , meet you etc.
Fun fact...I lived in Lower Belgrave Street and knew the Landlord of the Plumbers Arms where Lady Lucan crawled into
Joolz didn't go to the knocking shop so he had a J Arthur instead 🤣. Your videos get funnier by the minute.
next time i go to London, would love to.....hello from the colonies, Canada Thunder Bay, ON far far away, but royalty has been here for visits, fishing :)
Another great film Julian! Please keep them coming.
For anyone visiting London, sign up for a tour with Julian. It was a highlight of our vacation in London. We learned a lot, had many laughs, and felt much more connected to this incredible city. I was so appreciative of him, that my wife and I became a Patreon.
Thanks Joshua, and the cravat finally snuffed it so I have a nice red one now!
Last thing I remember is that I met Julian in a pub....
You know the rule: anybody breaks bread with Julian, he's dying tomorrow!
Crikey, you're right!!! In my Hampstead video there are two people I talk about who died after drinking with my in a pub!!
I knew you'd be watching somewhere!
Sorry, but could not help making this joke.
😁
Another extremely interesting video, Joolz. I never realised that there is so much history to this part of London. Many thanks.
Barkley square has a cracking,,car show once a year,, with iconic cars ,, never tire of the factual videos,, from northern Ireland ☘️☘️☘️😃
the best channel on you tube
It's making some progress finally but still a long way to go to rival those kids who play video games online and film it!
@@Joolzguides the difference Julian is that you are quality.
Watching from far away (Australia) , I am smiling, even laughing at times but utterly envious that anyone can have this as their “day job” .....my favourite city in the world and now even more enticing...thank you Joolz
I live in Slough, and have never been there, unless the airport counts.
Thanks for another great video, Joolz! As a Londoner for over 30 years I can still learn things about the greatest city on earth from your informative guides - cheers!
I believe I may go so far as to say your best yet, Joolz.
Well that is very kind but maybe going too far!
I'm loving these videos so much. Very enjoyable,interesting and relaxing to watch! 👏🏻👍🏼😃
Oh great. Yes, that's the aim of them. Do tell the BBC!
@@Joolzguides You're not WOKE enough Joolz----they'd think you a 'dangerman'.
Just found your guides, I can't stop watching them, I find you so funny, and if that's you singing, well you must be an old soul to know all the words. You have many favourite pubs.
I was the neighbor of Lady Lucan for two years when I lived at 5 Eaton Square. The entrance to my ground floor flat was from Eaton Mews, just opposite St Peters, and her house door was next to my garden door. I saw that she died quite recently committing suicide wrongly believing she was terminally ill. Very tragic. She was nice but reserved.
This a brilliant channel, so informative, interesting and fun! Great presenter too
You are the only other human I have heard mention Danger Mouse, loved that short lived cartoon!
He's the greatest secret agent in the world!
Where's Penfold?
Lovely piece of History Julian! 😀👌📚
Thanks. I'm glad you're still watching!
Another wonderful video Joolz. Thanks so much.
Brilliant video your delivery of information is excellent.
Cheers Trevor. Just trying to keep it simple and be myself. Seems to be doing ok so far!
Living at Number 6 Shepherd Market was a BBC Radio music producer [deceased] and a friend [deceased] who had come up from Liverpool with the Beatles. He used to work in Piccadilly selling cars, he later brought a garage in Hounslow and provided, the first cars to the Beatles. Number 6, It was a centre for parties of various showbiz types, even Tommy Cooper, and the Beatles of course. In the 60`s the area was a dive.
Last year on Wednesday the 31st of August, my parents and I went to visit Apsley House Museum for my 32 Birthday.
I would love to see a walking tour of Jane Austen’s London. She visited often with her family and stayed with her banker brother, Henry who lived on Hans Square. He was a member of Whites Gentlemen’s Club. Love your videos, thanks!
Really good! As usual!
I really appreciate your efforts you make regarding information on each video location you make i sometimes watch one after the other and find it fascinating the History of London and your personal life stories you sometimes include. Keep up the excellent work
Lord Lucan here Jules! Guess where I am? I'm driving an Uber in NYC now! Having a grand time! Ta!
Great to know you're well!
This was 1 of my favourites thanks really enjoyed
Another great informative video...well done all 👍👍
It was a bit rushed but I'm glad it's doing well!
Jooles i realy love all your videos. I have been for many years when visiting london doing lists of all the historic sites i wish to see. So you are right up my street, you have given me many new ideas. Your charming personality, and the visual tour you present is perfect.
So glad i discovered you, keep up the good work.👍
Another great video, watched nearly all the London ones now. Very informative and amusing.
Thanks. Yes, the Pitcairn documentary is actually pretty good too and it does start in London!
I love your videos, but want to mention that I adore your soundtrack. Great songs from the early 20th century. 👍👍
I really find these films so entertaining. And I do learn alot, I must say!
Yeah, it's part of Oxford University Coriculum
What an amazing vid, brilliant, thanks
Interesting as usual Julian! Keep them coming!
Hey Matt! Thanks. Hope you're well.
Fantastic as always ! Nice to drop a Blackadder gag in there.
Searched for some time to find this particular video! I worked in The Plumber's Arms for a few years. Enjoying your videos.
Great channel! Keep up the good work!
Cheers.. Yes , do help spread the word!
I love London. Watching your videos makes it a little more bearable not being there. One of the highlights of the last trip was our private tour with you! Can't wait to go back.
Did you hire Joolz for a private tour? Can I ask roughly how much this costs?
Do I need to rob a bank, not eat lunch for a week, or just save my pennies to hire him?
Callie Masters Honestly, I'm not sure. My travel companion arranged it as a surprise for me. Whatever he paid was worth it, Julian is great! I would definitely encourage you to contact him to get details about a tour.
Thanks Jennifer! Yes, we had a nice walk (what I remember of it! I was a forced to drink rather a lot through no fault of my own!!!)
Hi Callie. Feel free to write to me on my website!
Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films Haha! Yes, Roger can be rather persuasive. I agree, the fault was not with you :) The walk, company, and conversation, were quite stimulating. I still need to get my kite!
AWESOME INFORMATION AND VIDEO. THANKS..
Cheers Troy. Awesome name by the way.
Another great video. Think this deserves another chapter as there are plenty more interesting home, pubs and buildings in Mayfair. 😎
My favourite Lord Byron quote " I have met many walks of life and find them equally despicable '.......he was very out spoken, so fitting with Joolz remark to the Scruffy looking man...........had a dog named Scruffy, he just died a few weeks ago. Thanks for the travels.
that was the opium talking
Great video, as usual, would love to have a guided tour next London visit.
Cheers! Great! You can contact me on my website if you want to get in touch. I'm glad you like the films.
I love Joolz videos
I love your videos 😚💕
Great video 👌
You would not believe what the hotel charged poor Al Bell back then for that long distance phone call!
Found your channel via a speakers corner video suggestion... must say, your videos are a much more cheerful, entertaining, informative lot.. great work.. thank, you for the tours... inspired me to get out there & appreciate london a bit more 😊
Oh great! Thanks. Yes, that's the idea really. I mean there are loads of Speakers Corner videos so I prefer to keep politics out of it since I"m better at tourism stuff.
Your stuff is soooo good.
Apparently not everyone thinks so! I often wonder who the people are who hit the thumbs downs and leave insulting remarks. Bored people I guess. Thanks again anyway. It's getting there!
They're probably French.
Nice informative video!!
Thanks King Louie. That looks like a refreshing pint you're drinking.
Lovely 🇬🇧🍻
Great video - very entertaining. Belgravia is one of my favourite places in London. The Star Tavern has a fascinating history and it was where the great train robbery was planned in 1963.
That's what Joolz said in the video!
Hi Joolz, Finally came across something I know. That man banging the Gong, with J.Arthur Rank, he was known as Bombardier Billy Wells, a famous boxer of his time in 1911. I love watching the tours, especially the pub pint at the end.
Great!!!!!
So are you, Julia!!!
Another great video good job! and know I know where the Mungo Jerry "In the Summertime" video was made! LOL Keep up the good work!
Really, was it there? I didn't know. Whereabouts?
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Yes it does remind me of the post box in Danger Mouse! XD
great video i was hoping you would go to the grenider pub in Belgravia great pub haunted too.
I'm in love with your videos! Happy that your videos are getting longer. One day you'd reach to your goal for sure, and my sense says that this 2018 would be your year. You'd be the millionaire in subscribers and who knows in wealth too...
God bless you dear...
Cheers...
Love from India.
Thanks Vishal. You are a faithful subscriber! Yes, let's hope it's my year, and yours too!
Love your videos and have been binge watching over the last couple of weeks. I was in London (from Canada) with my mom in 1967 and we had a wonderful time. Being only 11 I can't remember all the places we visited but Buckingham palace, Windsor Castle, the museum and that big toy store where I purchased a then new Spirograph which I sitll have. And since it is highly unlikely I will ever have the opportunity to return , your videos are near as good as being there BUt if I do I'll be calling for a tour. .I do have to make a correction to something you stated in this video about the first long distance call being made from the Browns Hotel in 1877. . That was in fact the first telephone call in the UK. The very first long distance phone call was made by Alexander Graham Bell from his home in Brantford Ont Canada , 13 kilometres , to the nearby town of Paris Ontario, on August 10th, 1876.
Great video Joolz. Sorry you couldn't get in to 50 Albemarle Street!
Yes, I did go in but they were renovating the famous room and I was just a week too late! I was rather upset but at least Tony Hart let me use his photo.
I really enjoy watching your videos. Where do you get these singalongs song (classic) from?
They are from my friend Tom Carradine. He does a show very often at Mr Foggs Tavern. Look him up, he's very good! Here's a film i made about him. ua-cam.com/video/JPN8wLGTlyw/v-deo.html
Thank you. I am familiar with Tom Carradine
Interesting!
Cheers!
Love your videos!!! I do have to point out though that Alexander Graham Bell's first long distance call took place at Lyceum Hall in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1877, between Salem and Boston. Perhaps you are referring to a first transcontinental call?
I'm a duke of wellington fan.
John Murray also published the last three Jane Austen novels (Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion) just prior to her death.
Hi joolz
What is your favourite street and part of London
I live in w10 all my life
All best 👍🏻👊🏼
Anothe great video Julian, when was this film before Christmas?
Well, I filmed some of the "B-roll" before the decorations came down and then when I went back to do the live presenting with Simon they has taken stuff down but also started road works so I"m glad I got the shots first. Hence the continuity errors!
Good one, Joolz! BTW, it is said that No. 50, Berkeley Sq. is the most haunted building in London :)
Really!? Oh dear...I really should have said that. Where were you when I needed you!
Right where I've always been, small town American Midwest :). No. 50 is the alleged abode of a spook called, "The Unspeakable Horror". A spook so terrifying that those who see it die of fright. Allegedly ;). Google it. It would probably be a good addition to your walking tours.
I thought the Tower was the most haunted! 😱
To to Church sometimes!!Light a candle for peace.
Weird seeing Simon in this vid at the end, his videos the one suggested to me before this one.
Blackadder:
I believe, sir, that the Doctor is trying to tell you that he is happy because he has finished his book. It has apparently taken him ten years.
Prince George:
Yes, well, I'm a slow reader myself.
Only $768 USD a night for a room at the Brown Hotel! 😳
Danger Mouse love the chap, grew up watching him all the way on Guam. great day ya'll from texas
keep up the good work Jules love your video's, doing all I can to get them more views pasting them all over!
That's very kind. It certainly worked last week! Mayfair was very popular!
Hello, I am Lord Lucan.
Are you singing those songs accompanied by piano? They sound pretty cool. Could you please perhaps make a video about them or point us out where we can find it?
Ha ha! I suppose I can't expect everyone to have watched all my films!! Here you go! ua-cam.com/video/DNZGCVIsBUk/v-deo.html
Much appreciated in every sense. Indeed haven't got time yet to watch them all but on the way. Cheers!
Where did you get all your knowledge about London?
Faraday invented the electromagnetic AC motor and the dynamo electric generator that used DC power. Pretty important inventions in the grand scheme of things.
The gong man was Bombadier Billy Wells. My dad knew him!
I get flashbacks of Blackadder when I watch these video's. I half expect to see Tony Robinson standing next to you in his goofy hat.
Good call Joolz! Gotta be careful around those Saudi Embassies
I’ve watched a few of your videos now - they are excellent, even the cheesy music adds to the overall experience.
It’s a shame that the London you show us is really of yesteryear and not the revolting, sprawling metropolis mess that Khan’s London of today.
Keep up the great work!
so who the F*** wants to watch the same shite as seen on the BBC Nooos?
Joolz didn't go to the knocking shop so he had a J Arthur instead 🤣. Your videos get funnier by the minute.
7:12 were they not called "glimjack's"?
An amazing australian singer song writer had an album named after them and a title song, brilliant stuff.
Perhaps that's an Aussie term. I don't think we call them that.
@@Joolzguides According to the routledge dictionary glimjack was mid 17 century London slang for "a thief operating at night".
The song describes those boys lighting the way guiding the rich through the streets and taking their money.
I'll be coming to London in just a few short weeks! I have no idea what to do! Your videos are so helpful but I honestly am a little overwhelmed and I don't know where to start.
Thanks Brooke. Well, drop me a line on my website. Maybe I can help. www.joolzguides.com
Glad you like them!
Take my advice ... spend a half day with Julian on a walking tour like we did last summer. Not only are the sites interesting but you get to walk around London with an award winning film maker and kite salesman. Honestly ... book it.
You should have mentioned Maggs bookshop Jules
Yes, I mised that one. I guess I was feeling offended that I couldn't film in Trumpers so I got the hump.
Cheers for the Blackadder quotes.
May I correct one comment....Brown's hotel was not the site of the "first long distance phone call." The first overseas phone call perhaps,..??.. but the first long distance was made on Feb. 12 1877 when Bell from Salem MA, called Watson in Boston.
💜HAVE YOU DONE THE COMPANY OF DR.SAMUEL JOHNSON &, FRIENDS. The museum. 🇬🇧📖🇬🇧
It's tricky doing Museums as they don't like you filming but I do mention Dr Johnson in some films. Maybe when I get proper commissions I can get access to the right places. It is very tough otherwise. Thanks for watching!
"I wonder where Phil Collins sat?"
🤣😂🤣
On his bum of course me ol' cock sparra'!!😁!!
You failed to mention 50 Berkeley Square, where there exists a dangerously haunted third floor.
anyone know the song in 3:00 about an nightingale?
It's a song from the late 1930's - "A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square"
The beer looked good.
Oddly enough it didn't go down that well but that wasn't their fault. I just should have had a lager that day!
To British Army Major-General Sir Arthur Wellesley His Grace The 1st Duke of Wellington at The Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The Hero of the day. To Arthur.
Fantastic , come to Bali and take a walk with SanurBNB
Panda Z please sir!
lol i wonder were phil collins sat love it
Why was the print of The Royal Institution reversed?
Yes..Clumsy. I know.... I wanted to fade it into the real shot of the building but I filmed it from the wrong angle so rather than going back and filming again I thought I'd just reverse the print and no one would notice.... BUT THAT WASN'T ACCOUNTING FOR JOHN USHER!!! Yes...it looks like a mistake.. I think the writing gives it away.
I edited my high school yearbook, back in the pre-digital day when we used film, and we would always have these gits who didn't notice they'd reversed photos of people wearing t-shirts with big lettering all over the front... backwards. :)
Is 50 Barkley Square really the most haunted house in London?
In a documentary on what happened that night, he's on the boat, saying that he'll go back and confess, but his companions on the boat, now involved, didn't want him to. Lucan insisted on turning himself in, so one of the men on the boat, to protect their own reputations now, shot him dead. So it's thought he was murdered, which is why his body hasn't been found. If he had committed suicide, his body would have been discovered, as you can't hide your own body once you're dead.
All the modern buildings look so glaring against the beautiful old architecture. What a waste! Glad they still preserve so many of them.
1:20 i'm pretty sure Limmy has been through that street before ;^)
FYI: Lord Lucan was officially declared dead in 2016 by the court and his son can now inherit the title as the new Lord Lucan. He's never been found, dead or alive, but it has been over 40 years so he's probably not watching this video.
Ha ha! Yes, I actually mentioned something about that when filming but edited it out because I wasn't certain. I knew there was something to do with his son inheriting. .... but you just never know! I like to think he's a massive fan of Joolz Guides sitting on a beach in Brazil.
Apparently he's known as Lord Bingham. He went to court to get his dad declared dead so he could inherit the title, but I wonder if he's really going to use it much? Maybe in another 10 or 20 years the title won't be so notorious and his family can start using it again.
www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-35481376
Y Mum used to live in Belgravia William Ews , next to Brian Epstien and Ringi Starr,and se knew knewThe Queen PrinessMargaret and Judy Garland ,she was a fashion journalist many years ago .