London's Smallest House

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  • @Allannah_Of_Rome
    @Allannah_Of_Rome 7 місяців тому +188

    Omg you actually coverd this tiny house that was owned by my mum's aunt! My mum visited the tiny home when she comes over from Australia with my grandparents back in the early 1930's, she was 10 at the time. My mum mentioned the ladder and everything and told us our Nanna couldn't climb it and it was unladylike anyway lol. That's just so unreal. I thought it didn't exist anymore.....

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому +20

      Wow!!

    • @shartbimpson
      @shartbimpson 7 місяців тому +18

      that's so cool! are there any photos of the inside that you know of?

    • @arbel7655
      @arbel7655 7 місяців тому +8

      That's amazing! Any further details you would care to share? I was slightly disappointed when we didn't get a tour. Thanks!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому +13

      @@arbel7655 Thank! Unfortunately it's private, but from what I understand there is currently not much to see in there; it's like a broom cupboard...

    • @seebunlim
      @seebunlim 7 місяців тому +1

      That’s the cutest house. I’d love to stay there

  • @nickyphoenix2470
    @nickyphoenix2470 2 роки тому +522

    I would love to see inside, I am surprised that none of the owners haven’t extend upwards. Seeing as it’s in such a prime location.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +76

      Yes, there appears to be a lot of space behind it too Nicky. Thanks for the comment and stay well.

    • @scientchahming5
      @scientchahming5 2 роки тому +85

      They're probably not allowed to extend up or out. You know what London's like with its onerous codes!

    • @alandoyle8880
      @alandoyle8880 2 роки тому +49

      If you look down the gap above the house you can see a window on the end of the house on the left that’s why they can’t extend the house upwards.

    • @Petra44YT
      @Petra44YT 2 роки тому +32

      @@pjgreen1786 If it's London's smallest house, then it must be a listed building for sure.

    • @doxasophosmoros
      @doxasophosmoros 2 роки тому +5

      It would have further obstructed the beautiful old building next door , derp. You can see it wouldn't have worked and would have ruined the old buildings view, and light etc.

  • @maggiesays7827
    @maggiesays7827 2 роки тому +180

    There is a family story much like this one about a house my great-aunt owned in St Louis, Missouri. The house had been passed down for generations and was wanted by developers, but she wouldn't budge. She ended up living between to large apartment buildings with her small house still standing. She left the house in her Will to her doctor who was 40 years younger and was willing to take care of her for free for the rest of her life. She outlived her doctor, so he didn't get the house after all.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +20

      That's brilliant Maggie, thanks for sharing :-)

    • @iris5678
      @iris5678 2 роки тому +12

      I hope it ultimately didn't end up in the hands of developers

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +9

      @@iris5678 It's with the Convent at the moment Iris, so in safe hands :-)

    • @Vintage-Retro-finder
      @Vintage-Retro-finder Рік тому +5

      Is the house still in the family ??

    • @maggiesays7827
      @maggiesays7827 Рік тому +17

      @@Vintage-Retro-finder My cousin is now the owner. He's renting it out to an organization that uses it as a halfway house. He calls it his FU to developers.
      I did ask if the story was true about Great-Aunt Minty and her doctor was true and it is. He has her old Will where she left him the house but he was 34 years younger and not 40.

  • @stevenguthrie2237
    @stevenguthrie2237 2 роки тому +81

    I've walked past that house for years never knew that it was the smallest property in London thank you for the informative video

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +4

      It’s a pleasure Steven, thanks for watching!

  • @toddbonin6926
    @toddbonin6926 2 роки тому +51

    You made my day with this upload. London never ceases to fascinate me. Thank you!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +3

      It's a pleasure Todd; so happy you enjoyed it :-) Stay well my friend and thank you.

    • @arriesone1
      @arriesone1 2 роки тому +4

      Hear hear!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      @@arriesone1 :-D

    • @jorowlands8122
      @jorowlands8122 Місяць тому

      Yet again you’ve produced a fantastic video. Thank you.

  • @TheUluxian
    @TheUluxian 2 роки тому +130

    5:48 The shot of the tiny car in front of the tiny house couldn't have been planned any better..😉

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +16

      Yes, it was an incredibly lucky shot!! ;-)

  • @hattyburrow716
    @hattyburrow716 2 роки тому +42

    Fascinating. I tend to the theory it was to prevent the alley being used as a toilet

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +5

      Thank you hatty 😊

    • @AaronOfMpls
      @AaronOfMpls 7 місяців тому +1

      That, with "servant's quarters" as an excuse, probably.

  • @lg_believe333
    @lg_believe333 2 роки тому +99

    The redevelopment of this quant, small dwelling, alongside, its adjoined neighbour is rather nice with its red brick design. But I think it’s design doesn’t match the period properties next door. And from the historic photos shown in this video, I feel it’s original design would be more suited, then the redesign. But I do like it, it has a retro feel to it.

  • @louisegalczynski1543
    @louisegalczynski1543 2 роки тому +79

    I sound like a broken record but I really do love your videos - wasn’t aware of this tiny house or its history - absolutely fascinating! Would love to have a nosy inside!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +16

      You can sound like a broke record all you like Louise, I'll never tire of your kind words and support! Thanks so much as always and stay well :-)

    • @scottlewisparsons9551
      @scottlewisparsons9551 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah, you are very boring! I seem to be writing the same sort of thing too! I find Rob’s videos to be very interesting and informative. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 I hope that you are enjoying the summer in London. It’s a bit cold here at the moment.

  • @cherylchapman6163
    @cherylchapman6163 2 роки тому +25

    Thanks Rob for another beautiful tale. I like to think that I have an enquiring mind, but your research is fantastic. You never ever fail to put a smile on my face . You bring history alive, and that is such a talent 💕

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      That’s so kind Cheryl, thank you ☺️

    • @gypsybelle4757
      @gypsybelle4757 2 роки тому +4

      Agreed! Well stated.

  • @andyward8336
    @andyward8336 2 роки тому +25

    I live in a detached house that is less than three foot at the front from next door and about ten feet at the back . And year's ago there was a single story dwelling that took up less than half that space from the front towards the back . The really strange thing was that it was six feet up and accessed by a ladder .

  • @clivefelgate9802
    @clivefelgate9802 2 роки тому +49

    Hi Rob, as always totally fascinating!! Gotta love London full of wonders and eccentrics. 👍

  • @marionsworld24
    @marionsworld24 7 місяців тому +8

    Just found your channel and I'm really enjoying your videos. Very interesting information and you narrate it so well. Thank you. I'kk be carrying on seeing what other history you'll be sharing.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому

      It’s an absolute pleasure Marion. Thank you so much for your kind words; really glad to have you here.

  • @peterbooth6753
    @peterbooth6753 2 роки тому +4

    It’s 25 years since I lived in london. Your videos make me miss it.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      Thanks Peter.... hope you get back for a visit soon. Stay well.

  • @maried3717
    @maried3717 Рік тому +7

    This was lovely. I appreciate it so much! I live 20 miles north of Philadelphia, PA, and there is a district named Kensington. Sadly, it is not a safe place to visit. But there are other beautiful districts where I live in Bucks County with names like Buckingham, New Britain, Chalfont, Warrington, North Wales, Abington, White Hall....so many established in the 1700s. I live in Doylestown borough, the county seat of Bucks County. It is considered to have significantly more national historical designated sites than many others in the nation. This is because so many artists, vocalists, musicians, writers, play wrights, and people of significance have lived here.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      Thank you Marie; a very interesting comment, I enjoyed reading that. Thanks too for the kind words 😊

  • @NewingtonBoy
    @NewingtonBoy 2 роки тому +6

    Another great video! The old Lambeth workhouse become Lambeth Hospital, my late father worked there for a number of years! My wife was born there Christmas Day 1963!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +3

      Wow! The workhouse and hospital are certainly worth a video in their own right. Cheers Mark and stay well.

  • @liamkatt6434
    @liamkatt6434 Рік тому +8

    I actually walked past this house on 22nd February this year without knowing what it was. I was heading to an hotel in Norfolk Square to stop for one night before getting the Heathrow Express for my flight back home, and noticed the shrine even stopping to read the plaque. Then I noticed this odd looking door and figured it was just some sort of service door. I wish I had watched this video earlier.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +2

      Nice comment Liam, thank you.

  • @alanchriston6806
    @alanchriston6806 2 роки тому +7

    Wonderful Rob
    😊🏴‍☠️

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much Alan :-) Stay well my friend.

  • @missilecustoms
    @missilecustoms 2 роки тому +6

    I’ve walked so many times pass that house and never thought it was a house!

  • @alicejackson771
    @alicejackson771 2 роки тому +22

    That was fascinating - thank you! I'd love a property in this part of London but if I sold my 4 bed house with large garden in North Essex I still wouldn't be able to afford this tiny house!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +4

      Thanks Alice! Yes it’s crazy isn’t it 😕

  • @1258-Eckhart
    @1258-Eckhart 2 роки тому +18

    Hi Rob, you always make London look so beautiful. I'm sure the Mayor is pleased with you. That little house probably has no less floor area than my flat, but it's certainly more awkwardly proportioned.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much 😊 London does the work for me; it always looks great! Although to be fair I’m always lucky with the weather!

  • @TheWhore2culture
    @TheWhore2culture 2 роки тому +18

    Really enjoyed that,know the house well,though I'm afraid I knew nothing of its history until just now. I myself lived in one of the smallest houses I know of in London, in Chelsea Manor Street,Chelsea,opposite Alpha Place,just before Oakley Gardens. It looks a little bigger because it's sideways to the streets, joined to the house on corner of Oakley Gdns, it's just 3 rooms stacked on top of each other,basement is a kitchen(just room for table),with the loo throuh a door on far left hand side. Narrow stairs lead up to a sitting room & then up another flight of stairs to the bedroom,with a shower & washbasin,again through a door on left hand side. It did benefit hugely from a small 'paved 'garden' which I made seem larger by installing mirrors behind raised flower troughs. This was accessed through a door on ground floor at top of the stairs leading to the basement. I lived there for 10 years in the mid 80s/early 90s. The kitchen window was in a well set below a grill set into the pavement - again made bigger by lining with mirror,installing lighting and plants. A tiny house in the heart of Chelsea - where I was born & have lived all my my life; still here! It belonged to Cadogan Estates - who own a large number of properties; it was at that time rent controlled & when I moved in the rent was £24 a month!!!! rising - with hard negotiations each year(the basement was riddled with rising damp & dry rot, so lined out entirely with tongue & groove,which I stained a light blue to brighten it up: the back wall was also in a terrible state,but,livable with) to £36 a month by time I left. For the record, I regularly had people knock on door to ask for a nose around. Lookin forward to catching up on your back catalogue & new videos coming. Very best wishes to you & yours👋🌟💯✌

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      Brilliant comment, thanks so. much for sharing... £24 a month?!! Blimey ;-) Thanks again and stay well.

    • @georgielancaster1356
      @georgielancaster1356 2 роки тому +2

      If I had ever been going past, as my only time away from Oz, I might have knocked and asked. It would have been my only chance, ever.
      But I would have brought a cake and biscuits and offered morning or afternoon tea as thanks...

    • @TheWhore2culture
      @TheWhore2culture 2 роки тому +2

      @@georgielancaster1356 well then you would DEFINITELY been very welcome😁👋✌

    • @georgielancaster1356
      @georgielancaster1356 6 місяців тому +1

      How lovely. If I find that time machine, I will pop in with cake...

  • @jacquelineharrod6386
    @jacquelineharrod6386 2 роки тому +4

    I am totally amazed! I have often passed this while visiting the Tyburn nuns, and never even noticed. Gosh! Thank you.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Ha ha! It's very easy to miss Jacqueline ;-) Thanks for the lovely comment and stay well.

    • @jacquelineharrod6386
      @jacquelineharrod6386 2 роки тому

      👍😁😁😁😁

  • @WardyLion
    @WardyLion 2 роки тому +7

    I love the brickwork design of Numbers 9 and 10.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      It is quite unique! :-D

    • @WardyLion
      @WardyLion 2 роки тому +1

      @@Robslondon I’m no expert but I want to say it looks like something that was made in the 60’s but with brick instead of concrete. I approve, concrete is cold and unwelcoming.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      @@WardyLion It was made in 1991 believe it or not (there's a plaque on the Convent saying when it was rebuilt). But I know what you mean about the 60s look.

  • @martharunstheworld
    @martharunstheworld 2 роки тому +5

    A talking suit! Hilarious! Those WWII films, both British and American were so unintentionally funny! Great work as always!

  • @1961-v9k
    @1961-v9k 2 роки тому +50

    Wow, my nana worked in service in a house opposite Hyde Park in the 1920s, to think she probably walked past this house regularly 👍🏻
    Just stumbled across your channel, I love it as I’m always fascinated with unusual homes and buildings 💞

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +7

      What a wonderful comment Eve, thank you so much! Yes, your Nana would've been most certainly familiar with the little house :-) Thanks again and stay well.

    • @1961-v9k
      @1961-v9k 2 роки тому +5

      @@Robslondon thanks👍🏻

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +4

      @@1961-v9k ;-)

    • @candacehulbert8581
      @candacehulbert8581 2 роки тому

      Ed

  • @RetroReminiscing
    @RetroReminiscing 2 роки тому +11

    This was brilliant! I really need to catch up with your uploads as ive been so busy ... I love the details you add into your videos for us..1913! Thank you so much for making this !

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      It's an absolute pleasure Sonique. Thank you so much for watching; I really appreciate your kind words :-) Thanks again and stay well.

  • @Zepherus
    @Zepherus 2 роки тому +21

    Remember the Grand Designs episode when they renovated that water tower. Certainly quite a departure inside from workhouse facilities.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      Yes, I didn't see the episode Zepherus but I was aware it had been on Grand Designs... sounds like the project was quite a headache?! Cheers and stay well.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      @Gillie Monger Thanks for the info Gillie

    • @NewingtonBoy
      @NewingtonBoy 2 роки тому

      @Gillie Monger I was born in Walworth, I never see that house!

    • @eloise1713
      @eloise1713 2 роки тому +1

      I saw that on grand designs too

  • @fnln544
    @fnln544 7 місяців тому +6

    It really makes one ponder what’s behind the closed, locked front door; particularly, in modern times as amenities have presumably been updated.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому

      I think it looks like a cupboard

    • @tlangdon12
      @tlangdon12 7 місяців тому

      The space is unoccupiable. Even if there was no floor above the entrace, the light would be insuffcient to allow occupancy, so it's really just a store cupboard, ideal for bikes, but not people.

  • @divahoof
    @divahoof 7 місяців тому +2

    How interesting! What a beautifully made video, I really enjoyed this, great job.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much :-)

  • @mikecondon9576
    @mikecondon9576 Рік тому +4

    Bizarre certainly but fascinating. Rob you seem to have endless topics and I always get something out of your yarns. Keep producing.

  • @bobnewmanknott3433
    @bobnewmanknott3433 Рік тому +5

    You never disappoint with your stories of London Thank you so much

  • @philipgallagher3234
    @philipgallagher3234 Рік тому +3

    Really well researched.

  • @cheralgeen3214
    @cheralgeen3214 2 роки тому +3

    Good photography. Excellent narration. Thank you.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      Much appreciated, thank you 😊

  • @mikego18753
    @mikego18753 2 роки тому +3

    Thumbs up Rob.
    Thanks.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Much appreciated Mike, cheers ;-)

  • @bluezinnia847
    @bluezinnia847 2 роки тому +6

    Very interesting show of Architecture! My Father was an Architect of note, here in Washington, DC's Registry, in the USA...He was right up there with Frank Lloyd Wright, almost!
    My father designed a lot of large homes; sometimes Schools, Office buildings for downtown's...Especially in Evansville, Indiana, Vero Beach, Florida, & abroad in Canada..

  • @stevensonDonnie
    @stevensonDonnie 7 місяців тому +9

    I wonder if it is no longer a residence but a disguised building used for utilities. Many cities have them. Pumping station, electrical of telephone supporting facilities, perhaps.

    • @hopefultraveler3543
      @hopefultraveler3543 6 місяців тому +1

      The video said that it is currently owned by a convent and used as a solitary retreat.

  • @sharonleong7120
    @sharonleong7120 2 роки тому +2

    Another great video. Loved it once again. Thanks Rob.👍👍👍😍😍😍

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      A pleasure as always Sharon :-) Thanks and stay well.

  • @carmichael2359
    @carmichael2359 Рік тому +4

    Hi, thanks for this cute program! I hail from the USA (and had the privilege of visiting London with my mother in the mid 1980s after I graduated from university.) I think the most plausible explanation is it being used as servants' quarters. I'm really quite jealous! I'd live there in a heartbeat, as I am alone in the world, so it would be a terrific match! Besides, I love that park view! I'm bummed we can't see the inside! 🤷‍♀️

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words Carla 😊 Maybe one day I’ll be able to get inside! 😉

  • @SerenaMaeTV
    @SerenaMaeTV 4 місяці тому +2

    Interesting! Thanks for sharing! ❤

  • @barrywa39
    @barrywa39 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, interesting stuff Rob. It would be amazing to see behind the door. Keep up the good work.

  • @murrayscott3513
    @murrayscott3513 2 роки тому +1

    Pure Gold. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      Really appreciate that Murray, thank you 😉

  • @petat13
    @petat13 2 роки тому +10

    Very interesting, thanks.
    THis little house reminds me of the Spite Houses in America. I understand they were very small buildings squeezed between others just like this one. Spite Houses were built for no reason other than out of spite- perhaps because of a dispute with a neighbour or relative about vacant land in tight spaces.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      That's a great bit of info Peta, thanks for sharing ;-)

    • @Dotalina33
      @Dotalina33 2 роки тому

      I have lived in America all my life (76) and never heard of Spite Houses though that doesn’t mean they didn’t exist. Not in Detroit or Michigan. Maybe in the Deep South. There’s so much room to build anywhere that it’s hard to imagine such an attitude. The cities may get crowded but there are so many building codes and such that prohibit such building. If you know where they are located I would love it if you would inform me as it’s so interesting. Also it sounds like they could have been in New York where the great influx of immigrants from Ireland and England esp with disputes got the “ire” up!

    • @petat13
      @petat13 2 роки тому +1

      @@Dotalina33 Hi Dottie, I heard about them on tv, but have found something In Wikipedia for you.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spite_house.

    • @Dotalina33
      @Dotalina33 2 роки тому +1

      @@petat13 wow. So interesting. Kinda rare but people get icky like that from time to time. Thanks for the link!!!

  • @christina3521
    @christina3521 4 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic addition to have a clip of the movie in at the end. A bit of a tribute.

  • @ladyameliecharlotte
    @ladyameliecharlotte 2 роки тому +4

    Takes 'bijoux' to a whole new level!

  • @justplainjimmy1481
    @justplainjimmy1481 7 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are always truly unique, Rob.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому

      I really appreciate that Jimmy, thank you.

  • @TheWirdbird
    @TheWirdbird 2 роки тому +17

    Someone has to conduct surveillance to discover who, if anyone, goes into the tiny house.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +3

      Yes, I was thinking the same ;-)

  • @psycheinc-theSLC
    @psycheinc-theSLC 2 роки тому +2

    You are fabulous - this is the second time I've landed on your channel by accident - and watched your content to the end without any trouble at all, such a pleasure - and that's rare these days - you are so good - truly. Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, your comment made my day 😊 Very much appreciated. Thanks again and stay well.

  • @SLane249
    @SLane249 2 роки тому +3

    Brilliant job, thanks for sharing.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      It's a pleasure Stephen; thanks for the kind words. Stay well.

  • @Geoduck.
    @Geoduck. 2 роки тому +1

    What a fun story. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      It's a pleasure Mossback, thanks for watching :-)

  • @GiGiGoesShopping
    @GiGiGoesShopping 2 роки тому +5

    Looks like the service entrance for the larger residence next to it.

  • @bobj3251
    @bobj3251 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent Rob have missed you, another informative and interesting outing looking forward to seeing some more

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much Bob 😊 I’m in London as we speak, filming for the next one! Cheers and stay well

  • @paulmerryman
    @paulmerryman 2 роки тому +6

    Another great video Rob. I'd say the servant quarters is a very good guess, and it makes sense. I'd imagine the convent has some link between them now.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks Paul, and yes good points ;-) Cheers and stay well.

  • @howdymartin6258
    @howdymartin6258 2 роки тому +1

    Nicely shot and edited - thanks Rob

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      Really appreciate that Martin thank you 😊

  • @MRSCARNIVAL
    @MRSCARNIVAL 2 роки тому +3

    Super thanks!

  • @jdwatson8482
    @jdwatson8482 Рік тому +1

    I love this little bit of history and humorous detail of a building.

  • @JoannaLamont333
    @JoannaLamont333 2 роки тому +11

    That was a really fascinating video. Personally I love the possibility of it being the little gnome man’s house, but I’m leaning more to it being a lookout for the nearby graveyard? Thank you for sharing.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      Lovely comment Joanna, thank you :-)

  • @reverie6034
    @reverie6034 11 місяців тому +1

    What a cute and well researched video! Subscribed as London is my most favorite city!

  • @julianneheindorf5757
    @julianneheindorf5757 2 роки тому +50

    Hyde Park 10 sounds like a house straight out of Harry Potter. I bet it’s the size of a huge mansion inside with all kinds of protections from preying Muggle eyes. Makes me wanna go and watch an HP film…🤣

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      😄

    • @CTChick2011
      @CTChick2011 2 роки тому +2

      I thought the same. It would be funny as 10 and 3/4 Hyde Park

    • @akhagee4707
      @akhagee4707 7 місяців тому +1

      ​. Seeing as it's attached to number 9, it could quite easily be labeled as 9 3/4

  • @cherchezlavache5183
    @cherchezlavache5183 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the post! I believe I could live here. I adore really tight spaces. 👍

  • @davidfarrell3539
    @davidfarrell3539 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks Robslondon, I must have walked past this place a hundred times and never realised its importance! Oh, how embarrassing. In my defence they say one never completely knows London. Think I better subscribe to your channel now to avoid further embarrassment...

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Ha ha! Cheers David, great to have you here ;-)

  • @mccstuff
    @mccstuff 2 роки тому +2

    Another great video, I love the quirky nature of these stories. Thanks.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      It's a pleasure mccstuff; thanks as ever for watching. Really appreciate you support.

  • @PaulMcCaffreyfmac
    @PaulMcCaffreyfmac 2 роки тому +7

    I have it in mind hat my Ma once did a retreat with the Tyburn Convent nuns but she might have just heard mass there once or twice. Most interesting and engaging as always. Thanks.
    ps - that picture of kids gazing at the fairy tree could be me (in the late '50s). I absolutely adored, and spent many happy hours in, that playground, or down near the Round Pond at the Kensington High Street end, rolling down the little slope, feedng the ducks and enjoying the kite flyers.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +3

      A nice connection to have Paul :-) Thanks for the kind words and stay well.

  • @yellowfuchsia1
    @yellowfuchsia1 2 роки тому +1

    Fascinating. Thank you Rob.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      It's a pleasure; thank you for watching :-)

  • @waynedexter3446
    @waynedexter3446 2 роки тому +3

    excellent as always. Can't wait and take a look. Incidentally the American friends I mentioned earlier are comming over in the summer and we will spend a day looking at some of the sites you mentioned.

    • @thewrecker3140
      @thewrecker3140 2 роки тому +2

      Wayne you should hire Rob for the day, he is a London tour guide.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Wayne, that means a lot to me. Make sure you show them the Washington statue in Trafalgar Square ;-) And the one of Lincoln in Parliament Square too!

  • @hellie_el
    @hellie_el 2 роки тому +1

    ❤️❤️❤️ that was too wonderful! thank you rob!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Many kind thanks hellie el; very much appreciated :-) Hope you're keeping well. I haven't forgotten the mugs! ;-)

  • @thetragicyouth
    @thetragicyouth 2 роки тому +43

    How extraordinary! Another gem, Rob - thanks a lot. Do we know if the two adjacent houses clad in red brick have the same owner? If so, I'd bet the two houses have been cunningly combined or linked.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +24

      Thank you so much! As far as I know the whole set are owned by Tyburn Convent... would be fascinating to know if there's a secret link; I didn't think of that! Cheers and stay well ;-)

    • @lindalaw5466
      @lindalaw5466 2 роки тому +8

      This was my thought too. The door would give access round the back to a garden/ outdoor space ?

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +8

      @@lindalaw5466 Yes, I did try to get around the back but it's inaccessible to the public unfortunately.

    • @lindalaw5466
      @lindalaw5466 2 роки тому +5

      @Nicky L good detective work!

    • @akhagee4707
      @akhagee4707 7 місяців тому

      ​@@Robslondon ​Have you been back by since then to ask at the convention if you could film inside?

  • @johnallen7807
    @johnallen7807 7 місяців тому +2

    Fascinating story, I had a flat in Hackney but never really explored as much as I should have done.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому

      Thank you John.

    • @johnallen7807
      @johnallen7807 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Robslondon My pleasure, I wonder what a 1 bedroom, ground floor flat in a Georgian terrace with 150' garden would be worth now? lol.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  7 місяців тому

      @@johnallen7807 Too painful to think!!

    • @johnallen7807
      @johnallen7807 7 місяців тому

      @@Robslondon Too true. My father built our house in 1949 for about £1100, current value on Zoopla £2.7 million! What young couple can afford that but if you're going to allow nearly 1.5 million into the country every year what do you expect?

  • @nicholaswalker2494
    @nicholaswalker2494 2 роки тому +3

    Cheers mate,another great video.I would say originally a watch tower/look out and then servants quarters 🤔🤔

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Nicholas- the watch tower theory is my favourite ;-) Cheers and stay well.

  • @StephenLyons-tl8ie
    @StephenLyons-tl8ie 8 місяців тому +1

    I find these videos fascinating. Well done and well researched.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Stephen! Much appreciated.

  • @SlurpyDave254
    @SlurpyDave254 2 роки тому +7

    I prefer the old facade Rob I must say. Quite a few small houses tucked away in London, cheers

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      Cheers Dave; yes I completely agree I've no idea why they felt the need to change it so drastically :-( The old one had so much more character. Hope you're keeping well mate.

    • @FavoriteThemeSong
      @FavoriteThemeSong 2 роки тому

      @@Robslondon it looks like it’s part of a complex extending up to and including the nuns’ house. It appears to have been modified to blend together as a unified property. That’s why no letter box etc.

  • @thewrecker3140
    @thewrecker3140 2 роки тому +1

    First class Rob, totally absorbing from start to finish.

  • @sarahmill6963
    @sarahmill6963 2 роки тому +7

    Melbourne, Australia has a fairy tree in Fitzroy gardens, with beautiful carvings. You might be interested in 🌟❤️

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Thank Sarah, I just had a look... it's delightful! Love the kangaroo, Emu and Koala!

  • @darriendastar3941
    @darriendastar3941 2 роки тому +1

    A superb piece of London history. I knew nothing about it. Many thanks.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      A pleasure Darrien, thank you :-)

  • @Guide504
    @Guide504 2 роки тому +3

    London never ceases to make me so relieved to live in a wonderful country property with space, outstanding natural beauty and quality of life.

  • @georgielancaster1356
    @georgielancaster1356 Рік тому +1

    The huge water tower house conversion was on that Kevin McLeod house building show. The penthouse room was the actual water tank. I think it has since sold.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  Рік тому

      You're right Georgie, yes. Not sure how much it went for though!

    • @georgielancaster1356
      @georgielancaster1356 Рік тому +1

      @@Robslondon Not in my budget, but I have trouble looking out of windows on first storey...
      I'd go for big new shed conversion, open plan, underfloor heating, tiled everywhere, on at least 5 acres, if rich.
      But I would love 10 acres - but with 3 or 4 acre lake

  • @silvertbird1
    @silvertbird1 2 роки тому +11

    Very interesting, and appreciated since I’ve never had the chance to visit the UK or London. Who knows what the next chapter may be for the diminutive dwelling, but I certainly hope it’s another remodel; what they did to the façade is criminal - it is so hideous compared to how it looked in the earlier photos.🙀😿

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +4

      Great comment, thanks so much Jon… and yes, a return to the original look would be nice! Cheers and stay well 😉

    • @golden.lights.twinkle2329
      @golden.lights.twinkle2329 2 роки тому

      I wholeheartedly agree, its early design was far more pleasing.

  • @audreymcdonald8928
    @audreymcdonald8928 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed the tour of Old London Town...it inspires me for places to visit when I'm in London thank you. 😊

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      It's a pleasure Audrey, glad I'm able to help! :-) Thanks and stay well.

  • @DarrenHarrison7160
    @DarrenHarrison7160 2 роки тому +17

    I've been watching Jools guides for a while now and stumbled upon you lol. Absolutely brilliant! I'm a specialist Decorator for the National Heritage and I've decorated some of the properties in your videos! SUBBED 😇

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +7

      That means so much to me, thank you! Sounds like you've got an incredible job! A good friend of mine is a pest controller, and he too has seen inside many of these buildings! :-D Thanks again for your kind words; made my day. Cheers and stay well.

  • @SallyGreenaway
    @SallyGreenaway 2 роки тому +2

    fascinating! I lived nearby to there during my time in London and this place always fascinated me!

  • @HiddenGemi
    @HiddenGemi 2 роки тому +10

    Great research and presentation - thanks for sharing this little hidden gem! 💎👌

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      Many thanks Hidden Gemi :-)

  • @garethlock50
    @garethlock50 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Factual, well edited yet totally unpretentious 👏👏👏👍

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      That means a lot to me Gareth, thank you so much 😊

  • @waynejacksonofficial
    @waynejacksonofficial 2 роки тому +4

    Di d you think to ask the convent if you could maybe see inside or tell you something more??

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      I did consider it Wayne, but to be honest I didn't want to disturb them :-)

    • @waynejacksonofficial
      @waynejacksonofficial 2 роки тому +2

      @@Robslondon They would have probly had 'Nun' of it tbh...

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      @@waynejacksonofficial :-D

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely visuals. Thank you for the video!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      It’s a pleasure Daniel, thanks for the kind words 😊

  • @swiper1818
    @swiper1818 2 роки тому +3

    Very interesting!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Swiper1818 :-)

  • @scottlewisparsons9551
    @scottlewisparsons9551 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for another great video. I will have to look to see where it is. I once lived in Bark Place, off Bayswater Road.

  • @asheland_numismatics
    @asheland_numismatics 2 роки тому +3

    Servants quarters is my guess. Cool video as always! 😄

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks asheland, I reckon you're right although my favourite is the watch-house theory ;-) Cheers and stay well.

    • @asheland_numismatics
      @asheland_numismatics 2 роки тому +3

      @@Robslondon thanks again, Rob! 😄

  • @MakeAllThingsBeautiful
    @MakeAllThingsBeautiful 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent content Rob.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Robert. Stay well :-)

  • @stationsixtyseven67
    @stationsixtyseven67 2 роки тому +3

    I wonder if you would cover Tobacco Dock in Wapping, that is if you haven't done so already? My wife and I chanced upon the two 'ships' there on a ramble to Pelican Steps and would love to know more about that area.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      I do indeed have Tobacco Dock down for a future video; it's a great idea and a place that has always fascinated me! I wrote a post about it on my old website a long, long time ago- blackcablondon.net/2013/02/26/tobacco-dock-wappings-ghostly-mall/ and definitely want to update that. Thanks for the suggestion and stay well.

    • @stationsixtyseven67
      @stationsixtyseven67 2 роки тому +1

      @@Robslondon Thank you and especially for the link. All the best!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      @@stationsixtyseven67 A pleasure; many thanks for the support ;-)

  • @cdcotr
    @cdcotr 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like the perfect setting for a fantasy novel. Interesting video!

  • @CorvoFG
    @CorvoFG 2 роки тому +6

    That’s a ‘bijou, centrally located desirable option £3000 pcm’ to any London letting agent!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +3

      That's cheap Jason, ha ha!! ;-)

    • @CorvoFG
      @CorvoFG 2 роки тому +2

      @@Robslondon I know, Rob. I live in Dulwich Village and I aspire to rent so low!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +2

      @@CorvoFG ;-)

    • @scientchahming5
      @scientchahming5 2 роки тому +2

      £3000 per month for that? No thanks!

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      @@scientchahming5 😂

  • @sarahmill6963
    @sarahmill6963 2 роки тому +1

    This was really fantastic, thankyou! Very enjoyable 🐨

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Really appreciate your kind words, thank you Sarah :-)

  • @joltjolt5060
    @joltjolt5060 2 роки тому +3

    It's adorable, and just goes to show that people would buy a box if it's in a prime spot.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Ha ha! Yep ;-)

    • @VanillaMacaron551
      @VanillaMacaron551 Рік тому

      This is why in real estate they say: "Location, location, location!"

  • @Steve-ln3kl
    @Steve-ln3kl 2 роки тому +1

    Fascinating & very pleasant video.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      Much appreciated Patter, thank you 😊

  • @TheChipmunk2008
    @TheChipmunk2008 2 роки тому +4

    Love these kind of videos Rob. you deserve many many more subscribers... Not a londoner myself and i doubt i could afford to live there! but it's so awesome, with unique features due to its role as our capital

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      That's so kind of you to say; thank you so much :-) Yes, the prices in London are crazy- even this tiny house, given its location, would fetch a fortune! Thanks again and stay well :-)

  • @GuildfordGhost
    @GuildfordGhost 2 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed your video. There's something very homely and comfortable about your delivery. Subscribed.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому

      Really appreciate that GuildfordGhost (great name by the way!) Thank you; lovely to have you here ;-)

  • @johnbacon1854
    @johnbacon1854 2 роки тому +3

    What a wonderful little quaint place and told, as always in your wonderful style.
    I wonder though... is it allowed to be classed as a house? Does it have a WC and running water? I thought if it didn't have that it couldnt be classed a recognised dwelling.
    I do feel though it was a mains room or watch room during its time. Maybe even some sort of stores for the house at number 9. Whatever it was though it rather quaint and interesting.
    Regards to you and your family, stay well and until next time, all the best.

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +3

      Many kind thanks John. I do have a feeling it may have or is used for storage... and yes, good point about how to classify it ;-) Best wishes to you also my friend; stay well.

  • @curtismorris1347
    @curtismorris1347 2 роки тому +1

    really interesting and fabulous commentary 👌 thanks

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Curtis, really appreciate your kind words. Stay well

  • @robertmartin4449
    @robertmartin4449 7 місяців тому +9

    That’s not a house, it’s the Leaky Cauldron.

  • @mikereilly5005
    @mikereilly5005 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Rob
    I'm kicking myself, my earlier guess was 100 bayswater Rd and tyburn you mentioned both , but the house was bang in the middle, I always thought that the goldhawk road property took the smallest title , again you surprise me, as always love the videos, all the best
    Mike

    • @Robslondon
      @Robslondon  2 роки тому +1

      Ha ha! I knew you'd kick yourself Mike ;-) I guess the the Goldhawk Road one could perhaps be classed as the smallest depending on the criteria used to judge it (does it need running water for example?) Cheers and stay well.