Churchill's Chair, Hats and Ancient Shops of St James - Splendid London Walks
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- Опубліковано 14 вер 2019
- The area around St James Palace in London has many ancient shops and in this splendid walk The whole area is rich with London history.
There's Lock and co. where they claim to have invented the bowler hat and Lobb where you can see the first Wellington boot.
Further along there is James Fox, where Winston Churchill shopped for over 50 years. You can even sit in his chair.
There are also many gentlemen's clubs and narrow 17th century passages leading to old stables and a club where Jimi Hendrix met his girlfriend, also frequented by the Beatles and Rolling Stones.
Joolz also visits the hat shop where they made the hats for Indiana Jones, James Bond, Dr Who and Downton Abbey.
There is also a visit to the Red Lion pub which has the second oldest licence in London.
All this and more in this splendid London walk.
With music by Lil Lost Lou featuring Chris Tophill and Simon Goodall
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Thanks everyone....one of these days I'll be a star!!!!!!!
I’ve already started following you on Instagram with both my accounts lol
Now I’m re-watching all of your videos again for the 4th time lol
Lockdown Dec 2020 and I say
Merry Christmas to you and your sister who should spend more time in front of the camera lol. You never know you might get more subscribers! Lol
Cheers mate
Of course we will follow u on instagram. Yes u will be a star someday. Fingers cross.
Why this show is not picked up by the BBC or another large broadcaster is beyond me.
@@DonBean-ej4ou That's not true at all. Communism requires people to work for the community, not lock themselves in the basement with some fresh young boys. Who would bake the bread, if everyone spent all their time noncing kids?
I was thinking the same this morning. Interesting, funny and better than the rubbish that is churned out. I’d get in contact with the BBC if I were you.
@@ashscott6068 Hardly. In communism everyone works for the state, the people have no rights and no say in how things are run.
@@DonBean-ej4ou Eh? How is the BBC "Communist" when the director is the son of a wealthy banker, ex Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House and a Lord and when the BBC airs many shows such as The Apprentice, Dragon's Den, British historical dramas, various quaint old British antiques shows, Match of the Day, American Football...
You people are so deranged by overly right-wing politicians. Yea I find a lot of trash on the BBC, but that's just TV in general now because companies like Netflix and so on have taken over the market. If you don't want to pay the licence then just use a computer hooked to a large monitor and you can find FAR more good shows online than you can with a tv. Most tv channels now just stream their content via the internet anyway and often tv shows are rather poor quality as a result of low bandwidth. There's literally no reason to even own a tv anymore and in any case they don't even police it anymore really. I know tons of people with tvs who don't pay the BBC licence anymore and nothing has happened.
@@JeffDeWitt That's not what communism is. Communism is the political/economic theory of the populace owning property and the means of production. There has never been a Communist nation, only nations that have tried to attain it through Marxist-Leninist Socialism and/or State Capitalism (USSR, for example).
Inagine having a chill day with your mates, just drinking some beer and suddenly a dapper 19th century man with a cane walks out of an archway rambling about old alleyways and duels
Where I'm from he'd get decked. I love the subject matter but this presenter is an utterly cringe-worthy bellend.
@@AD-kv9kj zzzzzzzzzzzz
@@AD-kv9kj as apposed to an ignorant bellend like yourself.
Austin Dyer Don’t you understand that’s his style and we civilised folks love it.
@@AD-kv9kj I'm trying to be patient to see if there's any worthwhile content, but I'm losing faith.
That hat shop was surpringly fascinating! could do a whole video just with the interesting history of hats! who knew!
Very true. With shops like that it's appropriate to say " If only these walls could talk "
Did you catch the hat sizer gadget? He put it on for a second. You adjust all the knobs or whatever and it gives you the perfect shape and size for your hat to fit right.
The hat shop was pretty cool! I'm going to visit London next year, and I'd LOVE to get a nice authentic British made flat cap. Maybe I'll have to hunt down that store and pick one up!
I do enjoy a good haberdasher.
Nimbleful EVERYTHING is damn interesting if you look into it in depth. Seriously.
This channel deserves an actual TV network getting behind it and making it into a series. I'm actually finding it more interesting and entertaining than a BBC David Attenborough production.
Public TV-Network = Political Correct = sucks!
CoorZ!!
If I can't be in London, this is almost as much fun.
Since you are "obsessed" with Colombo, I grew near Hollywood and was taken to be an extra on one of his shows.... I was about 13 years old. This was 30 years ago...! He was charming, wearing his raincoat, and said hi to all the cast.
Which episode???
@@Joolzguides Ah, you read the comments (: It must have been one of the special episodes in 1988 or 1989.
A lot of BRITS love COLUMBO including me 👍😬
I watch Columbo to this day. Great program.
The cigar shop was insanely charming! thank you Joolz, have a good holiday!
When I left London for the last time, after 5 happy years there, I treated myself to a hat from Lockes. I loved the way I was fitted out, and thought of all the 18th Century gents that went in there, in their breeches to get their tricorne hats etc!!
So many shops that have existed in the 1800s no longer exist. There was an upholsterer and cabinetmaker at 92 Jermyn street. His name was Richard Tait. He had royal patronage. My 3rd great grandfather worked for him. Floris is one of the shops of that era that has survived to this day. Alot of the 4 storey Georgian houses built in the 1700s have been demolished. Unfortunately we cannot go back in time but we can admire and learn from the past.
Same thing happened in dublin, a lot of the old Georgian houses, were allowed to fall into ruin and were pulled down, to be replaced with horrific steel and glass eyesores.
The oldest in London still exists. Ede and Ravenscroft made the Coronation robes for William III and Mary II in 1689 and are still robe makers to the peerage and lawyers. They are also general tailors making very good every day clothes. Also Twinings tea shop is still around, which opened in, I think, 1706.
@@roeng1368 Too true unfortunately. I believe that the centre was taken out of the longest stretch of 18th century houses in Europe. It's institutionalised vandalism. Hopefully it won't happen anymore.
Did you hear it? Our uproarious laughter from across the pond during your Churchillian take whilst seated in his chair. Masterful. And we were left wanting more of sis's salty songs and her wink-wink, nudge-nudge randy humor. We like.
The immature teenager in me started giggling the moment Blue Ball Street was mentioned and then the backstory was explained to naive Joolz and I laughed out loud.
Ok, now the mature part of me wants to let you know that it was another great video and I look forward to your return from holiday and another video.
As a proud virgin those balls must be pretty blue!!
There is a town called Blue Ball in Ohio.
@@annother3350 Virginian and no balls
@@Jivolt and one in Pennsylvania near a "town" called Intercourse.
As a Londoner, that is indeed a real phrase that we use for a chap who has been led on and then refused...(that's the polite way of saying it...!)
Cigar man is definitely a peaky blinders side-character
Wasn't expecting a Mary Whitehouse Experience reference in this video.
Loved your sister giggling when someone mentioned a Churchill being 7 inches.
She can't help herself. She wrote the song too.
@@Joolzguides The middle classes frequent the confessional more often than most people.
@@ryanessex7978 ?
.@@Joolzguides I love her humour, and yours too. If a Churchill is 7 inches, maybe that cigar shop could make some cheap tacky 2 inch ones, and call them a "Trump".... Do you think they'd have the balls to do it, or am I just being a dick?
I love the outfit of this cigarette shop guy. SO classy and decent
And thats a rare thing on Young men nowadays
True
and an apparent miser, he seems to have offered Joolz a Jose L. piedra, one of the cheapest cigars you could get :(
As always, well worth the time Joolz. "It's not a real hat" - "How dare you!" Highly entertaining and informative, backed up by the musical talents of LLL, a glimpse of whom is always big plus!
Awwww shucks thank you x
You know Julian, only you could unlock these amazing insights you share with us. That cigar shop blew my mind, I have not smoked in about 8 years, and I was drooling for want of one! I just adored the quirkiness of the young shop keeper you spoke with. The hat shop was endless fascination, as was the proprietor with his gorgeous hair cut and neatly trimmed beard and mo, fancy them making all those "famous" movie hats, amazing! I think you mentioned you are going on holiday, so have a good holiday, and please come back soon and make more of your WONDERFUL videos!
Joolz this one was special. Great song, great singing by you, great Mick Jagger dancing and great stores and their managers ! Thanks
LOVE YOUR SISTER'S MUSIC!!EXCELLENT!💕
The fellows in the cigar shop were terrific sports--and how fascinating! And the hat shop--who knew there were so many subtleties!
No idea how I’ve missed your channel before now. Well now I’ve found you, I’ll say goodbye to my true life for a few months while I binge watch.
Wow!!
London is such an elegant City!!
So fun! I love it when you film with Lou, you are so much more yourself and at ease. And she added the perfect amount of naughty spiciness 😉 to the mix. Thanks for taking the time to post from Serbia & safe travels back.
She's Hot Spice!
@@bobbybigboyyes The elusive 6th Spice girl! 😂
Hi Joolz. I just wanted to say thanks for these wonderful videos. I left England 63 years ago for Canada and your videos bring back some great memories of my old home. I lived in Peckham when I was a little boy, and all your great places to visit I went to with my dad as a youngster. Anyway, keep up the great videos and thanks again for bring back some fabulous memories for me.
Always makes me smile watching these walks thank you.
The White Hart pub has stood proudly on the corner of Drury Lane and High Holborn for centuries. The Old Bailey archives reveal this corner to be the first and oldest licensed premise in London, dating back to 1216.
Oh yes.. If only it still looked a bit more characterful. You wouldn't know it to look at it
Oh wow! The oldest! I just left London yesterday after staying right on the corner of High Holborn and Drury Lane. Wish I had seen your comment sooner, would have popped in. Always next trip!
what a marvellous cigar shop, I'll defiantly be going there to by a few Christmas presents in December
Defiant against whom? ;P
The anti-smoking nazis of course!
A new Joolz Guide video and a glass 10 year aged sherry cask single malt.
Sundays are the best!
As soon as the virus is gone, i’m going to London! Love this.
I wish I could . Unfortunately I have a service dog and the vet exams alone are the price of an evening out in the west end theater , and dinner with wine . not to mention there is a 5 day quarantine for ALL dogs coming into England no exceptions . so , looks like I'm screwed as far as travel .
Back in the late 80s there used to be a restaurant at 57 Jermyn Street called - imaginatively - 'The 57'. When I was a pianist doing those sorts of gigs I had a stint at The 57 and it didn't matter so much what I played, as long as I played extremely quietly. Most boring three hours of my life. Definitely not boring was on the way to this gig one night I was on the Piccadilly Line, passing through Kings X on the night of the fire. There was smoke in the tunnel and a lot of stopping and starting but we got through. It wasn't until I was at the gig that I found out what had happened....
(Nov 2022)....because of Jools my partner and i visited James J. Fox...i admit i do not smoke but i did buy a Churchill....you are made very welcome and given a tour...visited the Museum and sat in the chair Churchill and Jools sat in....lovely people please visit!!
These shops are museums of their specialties. Fascinating. Thank you.
I was dying when she was explaining "blue balls" to him and he was like "I've never heard of that!" lmfao
He did that on purpose. TMI. He is an English Gentleman.
That was just brilliant! I love London and it’s history!
Bernie in Sydney
London is wonderfull place
Tremendous. I worked for 10 years in the building across the road from Berry Bros & Rudd, you picked a great day for the video, brings back a lot of fond memories. Couple of things in that area if you ever choose to revisit; 78 St James's St, the old head of the conservative party (unbelievable interiors, the dome in the centre is spectacular), one street up, the final place Chopin stayed before his last public appearance; he was employed by the Rothschild's as their Paris-based paino entertainer in their upscale club (I forget the name, it was near the Champs Elysees) and further down on that street to this day is the headquarters of the Rothschild family office. Finally, Chequers pub, mason's yard.....well, I'm sure you know the connection and for anyone that doesn't, Sam Williamson covers it in his wanders round St James's. Thanks Julian, that was great!.
Joolz, please get yourself a quality bowler hat. You deserve it!
they should do episode of Joolz getting fitted and styled. any shop. any hat. shoes. undies (crossed fingers). can't wait:)
Los Angeles had a restaurant shaped ones like a brown bowler hat or as the name was called the Brown Derby. Its gone now but it was a giant Brown Derby shaped restaurant. It was it the USA show I Love Lucy in the 1950's and a lot of Movie stars ate there!
Love this one, thanks Joolz! Could you make a video about the canals and narrow boats systems of London? It's a world of it's own tucked away, would be interested to find out more, just an idea, thanks!
I feel as though I am on a London walking tour , and you are just beside me telling all your fantastic stories .
You and your videos are the best on the planet. Golly, but I do love listening to you and learning so much.
Thank you, Joolzy ....
Joolz; Oh , Joolzy THIS is my favorite of your many wonderful videos Thank You.....and CHEERS!
Well I must say what an expertly put together informative video.Very interesting.I live in Newcastle and the last time I visited London was 1992 and I loved it.Watching these videos makes me want to go back.There's history round every corner..although Newcastle's not too bad for that as well
Keep the videos coming jools and thanks.
This is FANTASTIC ! Amazing London. I have to see this shops . Thank you ! 👏👏👏
Myself and the missus have watched shed loads of your tours around London in the last 4 8 hours. Excellent, enjoyable and educational. BRAVO!!
Another wonderful way to wake-up on a Sunday. I'll be in London the first week in March 2020 with my 18yr nephew. I can't wait to take him to St James and now the cigar shop! Thank You from USA
Eric Duffield - Don’t forget to visit the ancient and royal borough of Tower Hamlets!🇬🇧
"That's your stereo, that is." Brilliant!
Your films about London are splendid. I like to watch them over and over again. London is truly the capitol of Europe!
I think most of us are happy to see you go to the same place twice or 3 or 4. Each time is different. Also new audiences wont know anyways. LOL. Is the music written for you, the words fit the scene like a glove? Keep up the good work.
jd l yes I write them specifically . I’ve done a few now . Thanks for nice comment x
@@loupsyche 🎶 Lovely voice too 🎶
@@loupsyche I just LOVE your songs Lou, they are so fab!! I used to virtually live in Carnaby Street and Soho back in the swinging sixties. It was the best decade EVER. I used to go into Trident studios a lot too in the 70's. xxx
Love the long format without the quick cuts. Now if you could please introduce your interview subjects, I would much appreciate it. Thank you so much for your work!
Priceless, Joolz. A BIG THANK YOU to you two.
Great job with these videos. My wife and I just returned to Tennessee from London, and we visited a few places you covered. Thanks for the tips. Send thanks to Lou and Simon too, as they add so much to the production.
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this, just wonderful.
More please.
Theres a hat factory in Brazil called "Fábrica de Chapéus Cury" . They claim to be the manufacturer of Indiana's hat. It's situated im Campinas, São Paulo, near to where I work.
Absolutely wonderful video, Fascinating and jolly! And your sisters' music is brilliant, what a charming combination! Superb.
Love that you still have these wonderful shops. It makes shopping so much more personal.
I hail fr Northern Ireland but i lived in London for 5 years and granny is fr south London so this channel i just love best channel on you tube
Great. Video. I visit a few times a year, and have followed you for quite a while. Invaluable to an American Historian in London. Loved Pitcairn as well. I just Patreon-ed you - well done as always, and thanks.
Great vlog, love seeing areas I know. All round St James's is great.
This and all your vids Joolz are so informative and entertaining.
You have a special quality that draws in the viewer.
Thank you.
I actually admire the way you edit your videos.
So much fun, this one! Thanks again Joolzie!
I always enjoy your sister louisas contributions
Steven Cassidy thank you x
First time I've ever seen any of your videos. You just made me fall in love with London and her history again.
Liked, subscribed and hit the bell!
Music is ❤️🧡💛👏 and Hat story...thank you Joolz!
One of my favourite places to visit whenever I visit London. Beautiful buildings and historic sights
Awesome!! Noah was so thrilled and surprised to hear you mention him. Made his day for sure. Another great film and we look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers
Jules you are just fab! Always loved my visits to London but you open up so many more interesting places to visit.
“...May be I die may be I won’t so let’s go get lost in a smoke...” Brilliant! 👌
I would have to say that this is one of your very best films! Thank you Julian the music was amazing too!
Wonderful and very informative video. I learned a lot in just a few minutes. Fascinating history bits. Great work and thank you for making videos like this.
That was really cool, it does feel like were walking with you.
Another 20 minutes spent relaxing cheers Joolz
Dude, just stumbled across your channel today. My fabulous family are all Londoners though many have passed away (including my mum & dad). Your guides are how I imagine walking around town with my dad (born in Camden in the 40's), would have been. Albeit with a Cockney accent & some colourful language). They're brilliant. Thank you so much 🙏🏼
Fantastic episode this one Julez ! ☑
I doff my hat to ewe good Sir 🕵️♂️
Love the accompanying music. Cheers Jools 🍺
London is smashing.love this city to bits.
Sorry for not watching your videos I am busy these days a part from the weekends it’s good to watch this video.❤
Oh, Joolz, you are such a lovely guy. I love learning about London through your videos.
I have been to that tobacco shop. As an American visitor and premium cigar lover, I stocked up on a lovely selection of Habanos there. Beautiful area as well. Nice service, the sales people told me Madonna has been in there, and a bunch of other American celebrities. Mind you, this was back in the 'cigar boom' of the late 1990s.
wonderful tour! feel like i'm tagging along
Hello Joolz, your video is superb. Thank you for sharing. Cheers.
Made my Sunday morning. Cheers, Joolz!
I tend to be the tour guide type, but even after visiting London last month, I still am fascinated by your channel. You are the king tour guide.
Best enterainment on the tube so interesting so well presented keep up the good work hope your on the next honours list lord joolz
Joolz took us all around here, he is so amusing and knowledgeable wouldn’t have missed it for the world. So many people stopped us just to get is pic of Joolz, he is so good natured. Thank you Joolz, it was great
LOVE this!!! The perfect way to travel from your couch at home especially since we are all at home right now! Going to catch up on everything you got!
Yes! Just made my Sunday, Joolz! Love taking a casual stroll with you on a Sunday afternoon. Glad Lil' Lost Lou was along. Have a wonderful time on holiday! Great Vid!
DId youlike the song she wrote for george?
@@Joolzguides Loved it! She has such a unique sound. I'm so glad I got her album, too. Her videos are a blast as well! My fave is "He put a hook in me". Brilliant! - And her cheeky comments in your vids are hilarious. I have a sister that gives me the business all the time and I love it! I'm still planning a trip to ole smokey next spring and I hope to get a tour and a pint (or three)! Have fun on holiday!
Any down-time I had when working in London I would spend wandering about looking at buildings, often on pub crawls, some Victorian shops and office buildings are works of art, Whitechapel/petticoat lane being my favourite,
I just saw this and what great 👍 fun!
I loved walking around beautiful London-I’ve never been!! 😱😫🙃
Thank you 🙏
Love your work& wit Joolz. Looking forward to seeing you back on UA-cam when when all this craziness settles down
The figures of Churchill in the showcase with his cigars, were made by my uncle Cyril Smith, of Somerset. In the 50s,he used to produce these in plaster and we kids had to paint them before delivery to the local shops. Wonder how they got into this wonderful shop, thanks for a super vid.
That's tremendous!
Wow really?? That's super cool..👍
You should have a LOT more subscribers Joolz.. What you do is truly brilliant, thank you.
I want to be in every square inch of this video. Fascinating stuff, and a real gentleman's afternoon. Thank you!
Love the music in your videos just brilliant!
Love these videos and songs!! Another good one!!! 👍🏻😁❤
Thank you again Sir, very nice film again.
I do love your stuff. I also miss London but watching your vids brings a little of it to me. Thank you.xxx
Very interesting. Enjoyed the tours. Keep up the good work you are very entertaining and informative.
Just lovely. Love the music. Great choice!
Really enjoyed this one ! Keep em' coming !!
This is one of my favourites. Loved the naturalness